Purpose-driven communications for lasting impact

We are a strategic communications and storytelling consultancy for purpose-driven organizations, businesses, and leaders who want to communicate their impact.

What Makes Us Different

We Have An Insider’s Perspective

We've led strategy and communications from inside the institutions we now advise. This has given us a unique, well-rounded perspective on complex systems, your pain points and priorities, and how communications is a core strategic asset that defines strategy and accelerates growth.

We Focus on Meaningful Data and Measurement

Our approach to storytelling is as analytical as it is creative. We treat data as a creative material: extracting meaning from complexity and turning numbers into narrative and understanding that reflect transformation and inspire action.

We Have Local Roots with a Global Perspective

We combine deep local knowledge with extensive experience working within global environments. We understand the region’s cultural, social, and professional landscape, and how to translate that context for international audiences and standards.

Alongside this, we’ve built a trusted network of world-class local creatives and specialists, from filmmakers and designers to journalists, brand strategists, and data experts, curated to match each client’s goals and audiences.

The result is work that is culturally grounded, locally informed, and globally competitive, while strengthening the local creative economy.

Services

Whether you need high quality storytelling content, a streamlined communications strategy or want to build the capacity of your team, we provide practical, strategic support designed to meet you where you are.

Narrative Clarity

Stop struggling to explain what you do & why it matters

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Communications Strategy

Leave reactive, ad-hoc communications behind

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Strategic Content & Storytelling

High quality content to bring your narrative to life

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Thought Leadership & Visibility

Elevate your public voice, visibility, & influence

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Ongoing Advisory

Continued partnership to implement your strategy

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Communications - Data Alignment

Track what matters & give credibility to your story.

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Capacity Building for Communicators

Building the skills of in-house staff & independent communicators

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Who We Work With

We work with purpose-driven organizations, businesses, and individuals—whether that's development impact, policy change, cultural preservation, or a distinctive social story.

Clients operate across Africa and globally.

  • Creative and cultural sector businesses

  • Purpose-led brands

  • Founders, executives and leaders in a variety of sectors

  • International development and non-profit organizations

  • Social enterprises

  • Bilateral and multilateral donors

  • Policy and advocacy organizations

  • Governments

What Our Clients Say

  • What sets Catalyst Narratives apart is that they are more than a communications firm—they are a true strategic partner. I would highly recommend them to any organization looking for communications support that goes beyond the expected.

    -Kris Ansin, Country Director, TechnoServe

  • Catalyst Narratives brought clarity, strategy, and expertise when we needed it most. During a complex, multi-country restructuring and strategy reset, they helped us keep our messaging focused while strengthening impact measurement across our communications. Their strategic guidance was invaluable.

    — Andrew Zerzan, Deputy Regional Director, British Council

  • I highly recommend Catalyst Narratives to any organization looking to communicate its impact more effectively. Throughout our partnership, they brought structure and strong communication expertise, helping us align strategy with execution, as well as valuable mentorship to our team. Working with them was a real pleasure and a great success for Konexio Africa.

    — Fabien De Castilla, CEO, Konexio Africa

  • Catalyst Narratives has been an exceptional partner in helping us grow our visibility through authentic storytelling. They grew our social media reach by more than 300%, took us to 3 million monthly views, and significantly increased business growth. They continue to be a trusted strategic partner.

    -Nicole Reiss, Manager, Brattle Bookshop

  • Working with Sonia helped us secure millions of dollars in additional resources by strengthening how we positioned and communicated our work. Her strategic guidance also deepened engagement with government and private-sector partners.

    -Matthew Hutcherson, Economic Growth Director, USAID