At Makmende we tell positive stories from around the world

Together with a global network of film directors, technical experts and journalists, we produce film and photography for progressive brands and NGOs.

All productions are coordinated from our headquarters in Amsterdam. Here we develop the most effective strategies to reach target audiences.

Is your brand or organisation creating positive impact?
Then we believe you are Makmende.

Contact us and we’ll help you get your story out >

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PORTFOLIO | a selection of our work

Check our portfolio

ABOUT | stories straight from the communities

Makmende is a media production company with a global reach. We help brands and organizations to raise awareness on the issues of today, by telling stories that come straight from the communities we, and our clients, care about.
Locally produced content, globally spread.

We design (online) media strategies and create concepts that help our clients to reach target audiences and enhance their social impact. We track and trace our results to make sure the message triggers the right people. 

Sustainable development is in our DNA, for the past 10 years we’ve worked alongside NGOs, governments and businesses that strive for a better world. We’ve seen NGOs become brands and brands become advocates. Our strategists and media experts make that cross-over work, addressing the social responsibility of brands and creating commercial quality for NGOs.

Curious to know what Makmende means?
If you’re from Kenya you may know, it’s Swahili slang for a person attempting to do what seems to be impossible.
The organizations and brands we partner with, all share some of that Makmende spirit. They’re innovating healthcare, challenging gender roles or advocating against climate change. If their message spreads, amazing things can happen.
We make sure their stories get told in a way that not only captivates, but also activates audiences.

Makmende is a full service media production company specialized in stories for impact. We help brands and organizations to raise awareness on the issues of today, by telling stories that come straight from the communities we, and our clients, care about.

Locally produced content and globally spread. We design (online) media strategies and create concepts that help our clients to reach target audiences and enhance their social impact. We track and trace our results to make sure the message triggers the right people. 

Sustainable development is in our DNA, for the past 10 years we’ve worked alongside NGOs, governments and businesses that strive for a better world. We’ve seen NGOs become brands and brands become advocates. Our strategists and media experts make that cross-over work, addressing the social responsibility of brands and creating commercial quality for NGOs.

Curious to know what Mamende means?
If you’re from Kenya you may know, it’s Swahili slang for a person attempting to do what seems to be impossible.
The organizations and brands we partner with, all share some of that Makmende spirit. They’re innovating healthcare, challenging gender roles or advocating against climate change. If their message spreads, amazing things can happen.
We make sure their stories get told in a way that not only captivates, but also activates audiences.

CLIENTS | they are Makmende

Mama Cash | Makmende media
Bridging the gaps | Makmende media
BoP Innovation Center | Makmende media
Care | Makmende media
Philips | Makmende media
FMO | Makmende media
Facebook | Makmende media
H&M | Makmende media
One World | Makmende media
TNO | Makmende media
Relx Group | Makmende media
Pharm Access Foundation | Makmende media
SNV | Makmende media
Novartis | Makmende media
GIZ | Makmende media
Sida | Makmende media
SYPO Micro Banker | Makmende media

HOW | talent is everywhere

How we do this? With lots of care, love AND the right people.
We are a network company, our core team of creatives, producers and strategists is based in Amsterdam. Working closely together with local professionals scattered around the globe, who have access to incredible stories and are able to produce them even in the most remote areas. This is an approach we strongly believe in and we have a long track record to prove its worth. We don’t fly in crews if we don’t need to, because talent is everywhere.

For each assignment we partner up with the best people for the job, who work alongside you and your team.

Check out our portfolio to see how that works out  >

Audiences are savvy and the media is more transparent than ever. A story that is not truthful, will be easily dismissed. We present real stories that challenge our perceptions and are embedded in local culture.

CONTACT | drop us a line

Let us know if you’re working on something that could use a little of the Makmende spirit…

Makmende Media BV

Amsterdam

Van Diemenstraat 160
1013 CN Amsterdam
The Netherlands
hello@makmendemedia.com

+31 (0) 20 423 16 44
+31 (0) 20 221 91 56

Nairobi

Parklands Road 25, Office 4
P.O. Box 36655 – 00200
Nairobi, Kenya
PIN NO: PO51374655I

 

Makmende Media BV

Amsterdam
Van Diemenstraat 160
1013 CN Amsterdam
The Netherlands

+31 (0) 20 423 16 44
+31 (0) 20 221 91 56

Nairobi

Parklands Road 25, Office 4
P.O. Box 36655 – 00200
Nairobi, Kenya
PIN NO: PO513746551

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Are you feeling Makmende today? Send an open application to miesje@makmendemedia.com
We’re always on the lookout for new talent and open for traineeships.