Whether it’s a needs assessment, an organisational activity report, or a gaps and opportunities analysis, reporting isn’t just another piece of paperwork. It’s a strategic tool.

In hindsight, I didn’t even know the term social entrepreneurship at the time. But that’s exactly what it was: identifying a social problem, mobilising people and resources, and working toward sustainable, meaningful change.

A few years ago, while coordinating a major cultural project, I had to meet a new-to-me administrative requirement: a financial audit.

Some of those stories are still too private to share openly. But in that gathering, we felt safe—held by the honesty and vulnerability of others…

Learning is everywhere — in conversations with neighbours, in shared meals, in community events, workshops, libraries, and even online groups.