WELCOME TO THE
FIRST WEB FOUNDATION
We Seek To Impact Communities With Digital Technologies
First Web Foundation enhances digital literacy by providing resources that boost the online presence of small nonprofits, social enterprises, and individual social influencers.
Innovative Web Design & Hosting
Strategic Digital Marketing & SEO
Digital Storytelling & Crowdfunding
About FIRST WEB FOUNDATION
We boost the online presence of small nonprofits, social enterprises, and social influencers.
The mission of First Web Foundation is to remotely impact communities in Africa by providing FREE website domains, web development, and web hosting to small NGOs, social enterprises, and influencers. With web- and mobile-based tools like crowdfunding platforms, social media tools, blogging, podcasting, vlogging, and many more, our volunteers can work virtually at their convenience, from the comfort of their homes or even in restaurants, helping to raise awareness of the myriad problems affecting deprived communities in Africa and beyond.
Our Ambitious Goals
10,000+
The target of small and community-based non-profits, social enterprises, and social influencers we aim to reach to impact their communities by 2030.
$630,000+
The target of dollars we want to raise for and with our community-based partners through crowdfunding and other web- and mobile-based fundraising tools by 2030.
Get Your Free Digital Toolkit
Transform your nonprofit’s digital presence without breaking the budget!
This comprehensive, 150+-page practical toolkit provides everything small and under-resourced organisations need to leverage technology effectively, even with limited internet connectivity and tight budgets.
What’s inside:
✅ Ready-to-use social media templates and content calendars.
✅ A step-by-step checklist for setting up secure online donation systems.
✅ Complete blogging guide tailored for nonprofits.
✅ Insider’s guide to accessing nonprofit software discounts worth thousands.
✅ Low-bandwidth solutions for rural and remote operations.
✅ Mobile money integration strategies for developing regions.
✅ Essential digital security practices that don’t require IT expertise.
These strategies are ideal for nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, programme managers, and volunteers operating in sub-Saharan Africa and other developing regions, where every resource is valuable. You don’t need a technical background to implement our practical, actionable toolkit.
Subscribe to our newsletter and download your free copy today! Join over 2,000 nonprofit professionals already using our resources to amplify their impact through smart digital strategies.
Our Core Competencies
Tailored Digital Solutions Impacting Communities
We promote digital literacy among small and under-resourced nonprofits, social enterprises, and social influencers as a strategy for contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We also support those who have had a significant impact on communities or have the potential to do so by providing free web development, subsidised website domains and hosting.
Join Our Matching Programme
We match and pair volunteer WordPress developers with non-profits, social enterprises, and passionate social influencers throughout Africa and beyond to empower them with the digital expertise they need to amplify their impact and reach their goals.
Apply for Our Non-Cash Grants
Under-resourced nonprofits, social enterprises, and individual social influencers can apply for various tech services, including free domains, hosting, crowdfunding, social media automation, and free access to Canva Premium features, among others.
Networking & Partnering With Us
We are eager to form dynamic partnerships with diverse stakeholders in the digital space and work together to realise the ambitious goals and objectives of the First Web Foundation. Our collaboration will harness collective strengths and innovations that impact communities.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
With appropriate online tools, virtual volunteers worldwide can work with nonprofits, social enterprises, and social influencers in Africa and beyond to leverage the power of the internet and digital technology, such as social media, crowdfunding platforms, and blogging, among others, to help, for example, bring food and water to the ultra-poor, as well as medicines in clinics within under-resourced communities.
Our Proven Process
How First Web Foundation Provides Tailored Digital Solutions
STEP 1
Initial Consultation
Start by submitting an online application for our non-cash grant programme via a comprehensive form on our website. We ensure that we review your application within 14 days (it may take longer depending on the number of applications). If we are satisfied with your application, we’ll arrange for an initial consultation. We’ll notify you typically within seven days after the virtual consultation, if you qualify to proceed to the next stage.
STEP 2
In-Depth Problem Analysis
This step is dependent on two conditions: You’ve passed the first step, and we have identified a volunteer to be paired with your organisation (or you, if you applied as an individual social influencer). Together with our volunteers, we’ll further analyse the digital gaps you highlighted in Step 1 and assess your current potential and commitment. We’ll only work with beneficiaries that demonstrate commitment right from the beginning.
STEP 3
Strategy Development
A thorough analysis of gaps in digital skills and tools in the previous step will be key to creating a detailed and strategic plan of action. We’ll develop a thoughtful approach that not only addresses current challenges but also anticipates future opportunities for growth and innovation. This comprehensive strategy will effectively align our resources and capabilities, which we’ll transfer to your organisation. Most importantly, we’ll aim to guide your team toward achieving measurable objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
STEP 4
Seamless Implementation
Now that we have a clear strategy for deploying digital solutions that impact your organisation’s community, it’s time to set their implementation in motion. However, your organisation must make online payments for a nominal, flat administrative fee of $30. Please note that at First Web Foundation, we do not engage in the hard-selling of products or services. The small mandatory administration fee is essentially a token of your commitment to the programme. It is incomparable with the actual value of the products and services we provide.
“I’ve come to realise that digital divides aren’t just about who has internet access. They’re about who has the knowledge, tools, and support to use technology effectively and efficiently.”
– George Mwika Kayange,
First Web Founder
“Digital tools don’t just make work easier. They save organisations. They amplify impact. They connect local solutions to global support.”
– Simon Manda,
First Web Co-Founder & Trustee
LATEST News & Articles
Updates & Insights from Our Blog
Stay connected with the latest in digital innovation for nonprofits, social enterprises, and individuals community changemakers. This is your go-to resource for practical insights, success stories, and cutting-edge strategies that empower these amazing change agents to maximise their digital impact in resource-constrained environments in Africa and beyond.
Testimonials
What Our Awesome Partners Say
We’re Geared To Make A Positive Impact
I like the Activity/Action Plan for 2025 to 2026, and we are excited to collaborate on it. While we will also run some smaller programmes alongside our other youth-led initiatives, we are eager to stay busy and make a positive impact.
Jimmy Brian Kayange
Founder & Team Leader,
Executive Edge Coaching and Training
MALAWI
I’m Motivated To Monetise My Business
Training went well. Learnt some great skills which I’ll definitely use and try to monetise my business. I’m proud to have been part of this training and hopefully can train others as well. Canva is a handy tool, especially for small business owners.
Christine Kunda
VA Debtors Manager,
VAT IT Reclaim
SOUTH AFRICA
A Truly Remarkable Experience
Canva is easy to learn. The facilitator was excellent. The training went well in general, and I learned a lot of profound skills related to designing with Canva. I wish to upskill, and Executive Edge Coaching has the right professionals to help.
Kennedy Likando
Owner,
ArtLife (printing and graphic design services)
ZAMBIA
Meet Our Core Partners
At the First Web Foundation, we believe that, with the unprecedented power of the web and mobile technologies, we can serve more nonprofits in Africa and beyond and save more lives alongside you in their communities. Below are some of our current partners who are making our mission possible.
Click on the partner logos to learn more about them.
