Grounded Change raises funds through donations and grants to directly support mental health initiatives, particularly in response to declining bilateral donor funding (e.g., USAID). As traditional funding sources shrink, we bridge the gap by identifying high-impact programs and allocating financial resources to organizations that align with our mission. Our approach ensures that mental health initiatives continue to receive the support needed to drive measurable improvements in mental health outcomes, even in a shifting global funding landscape. We develop innovative financing models, ensuring sustainability for the programs we support. By strategically identifying opportunities and optimizing financial strategies, we maximize the impact of available resources. Through this approach, Grounded Change empowers organizations to remain resilient in the face of funding challenges, ensuring that essential mental health services reach those who need them most.

Grounded Change assists organizations in designing effective mental health programs that respond to the increasing demand for scalable interventions, particularly as traditional international funding sources decline. We focus on developing evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and community-driven mental health initiatives that meet the specific needs of underserved populations. Our approach includes conducting needs assessments, integrating input from local stakeholders, and designing sustainable models that can be replicated across different contexts. By leveraging partnerships with mental health professionals, policymakers, and grassroots organizations, we ensure that the programs we design remain relevant, adaptable, and impactful. With funding constraints affecting many organizations, we prioritize cost-effective and sustainable program structures that maximize impact without requiring continuous donor dependency. Whether launching new initiatives or refining existing ones, we ensure that mental health services remain accessible and effective, despite global funding challenges.

Grounded Change provides comprehensive program evaluation services to help organizations validate their impact, refine their approaches. Unlike donor-funded organizations that often prioritize upward accountability to funders, Grounded Change centers evaluation on downward accountability—ensuring that the communities and individuals we serve are at the heart of impact assessment. Rather than acting as external evaluators, we position ourselves as thought partners, working collaboratively with organizations to refine and enhance their mental health initiatives.

Our evaluation approach is participatory and community-driven, incorporating direct input from beneficiaries, local stakeholders, and mental health practitioners. We measure program effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and ensure interventions are culturally and contextually appropriate. By combining qualitative and quantitative data collection, we capture real-world impact beyond traditional numerical metrics. Prioritizing continuous learning and adaptation, we help organizations refine their programs based on beneficiary feedback rather than donor requirements. This approach fosters sustainable, community-led mental health initiatives that truly meet the needs of those they aim to support.

To address global mental health challenges at scale, Grounded Change develops comprehensive models and toolkits in collaboration with leading global mental health experts. These experts bring diverse insights from clinical practice, research, and policy-making, ensuring our models are both evidence-based and culturally adaptable. Our resources enable organizations to implement best practices efficiently, even as international funding sources dwindle. We provide standardized intervention frameworks, training manuals, and digital tools that empower mental health practitioners and community organizations. Our toolkits are designed to create self-sustaining models that can be adapted across different regions. By equipping organizations with expert-backed strategies, we provide cost-effective solutions that maximize impact while minimizing resource expenditure. Our structured approach helps mental health initiatives operate effectively, ensuring long-term sustainability despite shifting funding landscapes. These tools serve as essential guides for organizations looking to scale interventions without compromising quality or accessibility.