Case Studies of Learning Organizations in the Non-Profit Sector
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-bld-lrn-org-11
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About the Article
This article explores three illustrative case studies of learning organizations in the non-profit sector: the Community Health Initiative in Uganda, the Shiksha Foundation in India, and Sustainable Agriculture Kenya. Each case demonstrates how continuous learning strategies—such as peer learning groups, digital knowledge repositories, teacher training workshops, mobile-enabled farmer field schools, and innovation hubs—translate into improved service delivery, sustainability, and resilience. Despite operating in resource-constrained environments, these organizations achieved enhanced workforce capacity, improved program outcomes, and strengthened trust with communities and stakeholders. Lessons drawn from the cases highlight the critical role of adaptability, community engagement, and leadership commitment in embedding learning into organizational strategy.
Key Topics
- Learning organizations in health, education, and agriculture
- Peer learning and community engagement
- Digital repositories and mobile-enabled training
- Teacher training and professional development
- Innovation hubs and sustainable farming practices
- Leadership commitment to continuous learning
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Case Studies of Learning Organizations in the Non-Profit Sector. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-bld-lrn-org-11
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