In an era where the weight of global funding shifts, where donor fatigue grows louder, and impact without evidence is no longer acceptable, one Rwandan startup is aiming to transform the status quo; with brains, vision, and bold solutions. NeWave Impact is not another consulting firm; it’s a homegrown solution redefining how success is measured, as well as sustained across Africa’s development and private sectors. Based in Kigali, NeWave Impact is driven by a mission to empower organisations from NGOs to corporations, to move and go beyond activity checklists and begin measuring what truly matters, long-term, sustainable impact. At the heart of its approach lies a sharp blend of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning (MEAL) frameworks, strategic advisory, as well as digital transformation. It’s a significant, powerful formula designed not only to plug operational gaps, but transform them for growth and resilience. So, why now and why NeWave? According to the World Bank Development Report 2023, over 50% of global development projects still fail to meet their intended outcomes, from poorly designed strategies to the lack-of real-time data and feedback loops. At the same time, more than 60% of blue-collar workers in Rwanda including carpenters, drivers, and mechanics remain digitally excluded. Another 40% report having no access to affordable or relevant training, as revealed by the Rwanda Skills Survey 2022. NeWave recognises this moment for what it is: a call to reinvent how development is done and who it is done for. It’s fundamental innovation in response to said gap, is the HUZA App product, a digital platform being built to empower Rwanda’s essential workforce. HUZA is more than an app; it’s a bridge. A connection point between blue-collar workers (cleaners, carpenters, welders, mechanics, etc.) and the households or businesses that need them. With just a tap, users will be able to find trusted service providers, while workers gain access to digital tools, job opportunities, credibility, and room to sustainably grow. It’s essentially inclusive growth in action, strengthened by design, data, as well as a deep understanding of the evolving labor market, in the spirit of leaving no one behind. Behind NeWave Impact, we have a collective of sharp, visionary minds. From the founder Cyuzuzo Maureen’s diverse experience to the technical smarts of CTO Bezaleel Olakunori, for the HUZA App, the team embodies a new generation of African change-makers, unafraid to build systems that reflect our very own values and realities. Their approach is deeply Pan-African, rooted in the belief that accountability, excellence, and innovation must come from within. President Paul Kagame’s statement at the Global AI Summit still rings true: “Africa cannot afford to be left behind. We must own our data, build our systems, and develop solutions that speak to our context.” NeWave Impact is not waiting for its solutions to be built, it’s not replicating imported models; it’s designing with purpose, for purpose. And it’s inviting partners, funders, and future thinkers to do the same. So, as the tide shifts in development towards evidence, ownership, and equity, one must ask: If the future belongs to those who measure it, are you ready to make it count? Ride the new wave with us...it is time for a New Wave of Impact. Find us at: https://www.newaveimpact.com/ Phone Number: +250786934059 Email: impactnewave@gmail.com
