The Menomadin Foundation

The Menomadin Foundation is pioneering a new breed of social impact. Blending strategic philanthropy, impact investments, and cross-sector partnerships, Menomadin takes a creative approach to doing good. But their hybrid nature presents a challenge when communicating what they do to potential partners and the public. We teamed up to uncover, articulate, and brand Menomadin’s approach to impact.

The image is a triptych with three panels. The left panel shows a person sitting on a bench, facing away from the viewer, looking at a board with multiple square spaces, some filled with spherical objects. The middle panel displays a stylized logo consisting of three curved lines that resemble the letter ‘S’. The right panel depicts another person outdoors, kneeling on the ground while holding a worn-out soccer ball, with their head turned away from the camera. Both individuals and the logo are in black and white against colored backgrounds.

Menomadin begins by identifying the root causes of poverty and inequality in a region, then develops a cross-disciplinary and scalable solution that aligns with their profit goals and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Not a government department and not a charity – so what does the Menomadin Foundation do? At first, even the foundation itself couldn’t quite explain, which presented an obstacle when seeking partners and creating marketing materials.

Before diving into the branding and visual identity, we began by learning about their work in Luanda, Africa. Our team observed how they provide women and youth with the education and resources for financial independence. Through this field research and our co-creation meetings, we developed Menomadin’s blended business and financial model as a social impact foundation.

New branded font letters displayed in forest green, contrasting with a light pink background.

Together we defined the core terminology – strategic philanthropy, impact investing, and cross-sector partnerships – of how they help communities like Luanda. We then tailored their messaging to speak to different audiences. Once their organisational structure was determined, we designed their logo to emphasise their three-pronged approach. The natural colour palette of their new website and print materials conveys the foundation’s goal of empowering people through sustainable efforts.

The image shows a stylized graphic design of the letters “SP” overlaid on each other with a series of vertical and circular guidelines. The design is black on a light background, and the letters are created with thick, curved strokes that give them an elegant and fluid appearance.
The image displays a three-panel brochure or brand identity mockup for a company named “BENCHMARK”. The left panel is in a muted green color featuring the company logo at the top, which consists of three gold vertical lines with a slight curve, resembling abstract skyscrapers. Below the logo is the text “BENCHMARK” in uppercase letters, followed by “John Smith, Founder” and contact information including an email address and phone number. The middle panel is dark green with gold text that reads: “We envision a balanced world, achieved through contemporary art disruption. Aligning the way we think with how we live to create moments that matter.” Below this statement is the BENCHMARK logo again. The right panel has a peach background with text at the top stating “A JOURNEY TO IMPACT”, followed by two paragraphs discussing how BENCHMARK disrupts traditional methods to provide new perspectives on contemporary art and its impact on society.
The image is a graphic design of what appears to be a book spread with two pages side by side. The left page has a light background and features a large, bold letter ‘M’ at the top, followed by smaller text in paragraphs. The right page has a dark background with graphical elements including three vertical bars that decrease in height from left to right, accompanied by circular icons below them. There are also some texts and icons arranged in a circular fashion around the central graphics, suggesting some form of infographic or data visualization.
The image is a graphic design of what appears to be a book spread with two pages side by side. The left page has a light background and features a large, bold letter ‘M’ at the top, followed by smaller text in paragraphs. The right page has a dark background with graphical elements including three vertical bars that decrease in height from left to right, accompanied by circular icons below them. There are also some texts and icons arranged in a circular fashion around the central graphics, suggesting some form of infographic or data visualization.
The image features a dark green background with a central logo and text. The logo consists of a circle with the words “INFORMED GIVING” at the top and “STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY” at the bottom. Inside the circle, there is an icon that includes a representation of a sprouting plant and three curved lines suggesting motion or growth. Above this logo, in large, bold serif font, reads “Strategic Philanthropy.
The image displays a webpage with a dark green background and white text. At the top, there is a navigation menu with options such as “about,” “approach,” “work,” “magazine,” and “contact.” Below this, in large white letters, the main heading reads “A Balanced World Achieved Through Compassionate Disruption.” There is a button beneath the heading that says “Get to know us.” The design is minimalistic and modern, suggesting it’s likely a website for an organization focused on social change or innovation.
The image features a dark green background with a central logo and text. The logo consists of a circle with the words “INFORMED GIVING” at the top and “STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY” at the bottom.
The image displays a smartphone held in portrait orientation showing an e-book cover. The cover features a title “A Balanced World Achieved Through Compassionate Disruption” and is attributed to the author G. Ikonoklasta. Below the title, there’s a subtitle “Cross-Sector Partnerships” and additional text indicating it is an “International Bestseller.” The background of the cover shows a stylized graphic of palm trees and buildings, possibly indicating an urban setting. The color scheme consists of dark green tones with white and light green text, giving it a professional and sleek design.
The image displays a smartphone showing an article or a webpage. The top of the screen has the title “Menonadin Foundation” followed by three green lines forming a stylized letter ‘M’. Below this, there is a heading “Our Blended Approach” and several paragraphs of text discussing the goals and approaches of the Menonadin Foundation in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The text emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and resource utilization for positive impact.

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The image shows a webpage from the Menomadin Foundation website featuring a header that reads “An Hour of Music - Accompanying Street Children in Luanda.” Below the header is a photograph showing the back of a person wearing a blue shirt, facing a group of children sitting on blue plastic chairs. The children are focused on something in front of them, not visible in the image. The webpage includes icons indicating three SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), with a timeline marked as 2014, location as Angola, and sector as welfare.

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