Tailoring Approaches for Non-Profit Programs in Low-Resource Settings
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-mrkncmn-12
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About the Article
Non-profit organizations operating in low-resource settings face financial, infrastructural, human resource, regulatory, and cultural constraints. This article explores tailored strategies for enhancing program effectiveness and sustainability in such contexts. Approaches include participatory planning, mobile technology, microfinance, local capacity-building, and strategic partnerships with community, government, and international stakeholders. Case studies from Uganda, Haiti, Ethiopia, and Nepal illustrate how context-specific solutions improve outcomes in health, education, agriculture, and microfinance. By applying flexible, community-driven, and adaptive approaches, non-profits can deliver sustainable, culturally relevant interventions that meet community needs, strengthen resilience, and foster long-term social impact.
Key Topics
- Low-resource settings
- Program adaptation
- Community engagement
- Non-profit management
- Innovation
- Partnerships
- Capacity-building
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Tailoring Approaches for Non-Profit Programs in Low-Resource Settings. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mrkncmn-12
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