There is an urgency to the issues of our times.
Climate. Education. Food. Migration. Democracy. AI. Health.
The issues are complex and entrenched – and the solutions far from straightforward.
Yet most of our approaches to change focus on isolated, one-off interventions – resulting in solutions that don’t scale, lack local relevance, and fail to change the roots of inequality.
If we want to transform our world, we must radically change how we work together.
The Fito Network
In South Africa's Sesotho language, "fito" (fee-toh) means "joining diverse pieces or people to make one powerful effort".
The word also has many meanings in other languages: in the native Kenyan Dholuo it refers to the rods that reinforce traditional huts, while in ancient Greek it means "to generate or grow".
We are strong advocates for networks – collectives of people and groups where deep human relationship are at the core – as the incredible, invisible forces with the potential to shape and change our world.
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Networks are everywhere
We see them every day, in our schools, governments, companies, faith centers.
Around the globe and in every sector – food, climate, migration, health – they are fostering deep, sustainable change.
In every way imaginable, networks are breaking the mold for how we make change:
Centering relationships
Re-distributing power
Focusing on long-term impact
Equitably engaging diverse stakeholders
Yet these tireless leaders are woefully underfunded, disconnected, and struggling with HOW to do their work well
The Fito Network is the only network made up of thousands of network and movement leaders from every corner of the globe.
This gives us an unparalleled opportunity – and responsibility.
Networks, a.k.a.
Communities of Practice
Grassroots Movements
Alumni Networks
Community Action Groups
Cooperatives & Coalitions
Place-based Ecosystems
Collaborative, relational approaches to change are the norm, not "nice-to-have's"
Let's
Imagine...
A world where:
Network leaders around the world feel supported, informed, and capable of delivering their vast change mandates
...resulting in deeper, holistic, sustainable change for billions around the world.
Networks everywhere are collaborating on complex issues, leveraging shared resources, and amplifying collective reach
Who is Fito?
The Fito Network is made up of over 4,000 leaders, consultants, and funders working with movements, cooperatives, networks around the globe.
Leaders & Coordinators
of movements, networks & cooperatives looking to mature their change strategies
Funders & Regranters
seeking to spark and scale systemic change change around the globe
Consultants & Field-Builders
working to strengthen capacities and advance the practice of impact networks
They believe in this vision
Our First Big-Bet Partners & Supporters
What We Do
Fito has an asset like no other—a global network rooted in diverse experiences and vast reach of thousands of other networks around to world.
Every day, we ask ourselves how we can cultivate and support this resource to sharpen our understanding of what works, map what’s needed, and maximize the power of networks.
As a network ourselves, we’re constantly testing new approaches and know firsthand what it means to put relationships first, engage communities, and spark collaborative action – and see this as a unique opportunity for others to learn with us.
And with a playful spirit at our core, we’re serious about enabling networks to reach their full potential.
For Networks & Funders
For the Humans
Behind Them
Our Impact
to Date
People ask us: how have you achieved so much with so little?
Our answer: that's the power of networks.
60+ Events
Engaging 1,200+ people from 100+ countries
What The Network Says...
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