Strategic Communications Consultancy
Doing good,
for those who do good
Doing good
for those
who do good
Non-profit organisations do some of the hardest work in the world, in many cases, with the least communications support. We are here close that gap.
Non-profit organisations do some of the hardest work in the world, in many cases, with the least communications support. We are here close that gap.
Caliu clients
Caliu clients
Meaningful work.
Undertold stories.
Meaningful work.
Undertold stories.
Most social impact organisations don't have a dedicated communications team, and when they do, they often lack the time, skills or budget to tell their story the way it deserves.
Communications can get squeezed between fundraising, programme delivery and everything else on the list… And in a sector under real funding pressure, it is often the first thing cut, even though it is rarely been more needed.
Most social impact organisations don't have a dedicated communications team, and when they do, they often lack the time, skills or budget to tell their story the way it deserves.
Communications can get squeezed between fundraising, programme delivery and everything else on the list… And in a sector under real funding pressure, it is often the first thing cut, even though it is rarely been more needed.
About
This is where Caliu comes in.
We breathe life into your story, on your terms. We work as embedded partners, bringing two decades of combined experience across strategic communications, NGOs, UN programmes and peacebuilding.
That means senior-level communications support, without needing to build a team from scratch and the flexibility to get things done.
About
This is where Caliu comes in.
We breathe life into your story, on your terms. We work as embedded partners, bringing two decades of combined experience across strategic communications, NGOs, UN programmes and peacebuilding.
That means senior-level communications support, without needing to build a team from scratch and the flexibility to get things done.
About
This is where Caliu comes in.
We breathe life into your story, on your terms. We work as embedded partners, bringing two decades of combined experience across strategic communications, NGOs, UN programmes and peacebuilding.
That means senior-level communications support, without needing to build a team from scratch and the flexibility to get things done.
Services
Services
Communications with purpose.
Partnerships with warmth.
Communications
with purpose.
Partnerships
with warmth.
Tailored communications support that strengthens narratives, builds stakeholder trust and helps your organisation communicate with clarity and confidence.
Tailored communications support that strengthens narratives, builds stakeholder trust and helps your organisation communicate with clarity and confidence.
Communications Strategy
Strong communications start with a clear strategy. We work with you to develop narrative frameworks, define key messages, map stakeholders and build communications plans that are coherent, purposeful and built to last. Whether you are launching a new programme, repositioning your organisation or simply need greater clarity in how you communicate, we help you lay the right foundations.
Storytelling & Content Development
We help you and your team find and tell the stories that matter — success stories, impact reports, donor updates, feature articles, case studies and editorial content that brings your work to life. We combine strategic framing with strong writing and editorial craft to produce content that is credible, human and genuinely engaging for the audiences you need to reach.
Digital & Social Media Communications
From social media strategy and community management to email campaigns, website content and digital storytelling, we build you a consistent and credible presence across digital channels. We combine strategic thinking with hands-on production capability, so your digital communications reflect both the depth of your work and the people behind it.
Stakeholder Engagement & Donor Communications
Communicating effectively with funders, partners and institutional stakeholders requires a different kind of care. We help organisations develop stakeholder communications that are clear, well-structured and strategically aligned — including donor updates, funder reports, partner briefings and relationship-building communications that strengthen trust over time.
Training & Capacity Building
We design and deliver communications training for NGO teams, programme staff and organisational leaders — covering areas such as messaging development, stakeholder communications, digital communications and effective storytelling. Our training is practical, grounded in real-world experience and tailored to the contexts your teams actually work in.
Reputation & Issues Management
Organisations working in complex or sensitive environments need to be prepared for moments when communications becomes critical. We support organisations in developing issues management frameworks, preparing for difficult communications scenarios and responding to reputational challenges with clarity, calm and strategic judgement.
Communications Strategy
Strong communications start with a clear strategy. We work with you to develop narrative frameworks, define key messages, map stakeholders and build communications plans that are coherent, purposeful and built to last. Whether you are launching a new programme, repositioning your organisation or simply need greater clarity in how you communicate, we help you lay the right foundations.
Storytelling & Content Development
We help you and your team find and tell the stories that matter — success stories, impact reports, donor updates, feature articles, case studies and editorial content that brings your work to life. We combine strategic framing with strong writing and editorial craft to produce content that is credible, human and genuinely engaging for the audiences you need to reach.
Digital & Social Media Communications
From social media strategy and community management to email campaigns, website content and digital storytelling, we build you a consistent and credible presence across digital channels. We combine strategic thinking with hands-on production capability, so your digital communications reflect both the depth of your work and the people behind it.
Stakeholder Engagement & Donor Communications
Communicating effectively with funders, partners and institutional stakeholders requires a different kind of care. We help organisations develop stakeholder communications that are clear, well-structured and strategically aligned — including donor updates, funder reports, partner briefings and relationship-building communications that strengthen trust over time.
Training & Capacity Building
We design and deliver communications training for NGO teams, programme staff and organisational leaders — covering areas such as messaging development, stakeholder communications, digital communications and effective storytelling. Our training is practical, grounded in real-world experience and tailored to the contexts your teams actually work in.
Reputation & Issues Management
Organisations working in complex or sensitive environments need to be prepared for moments when communications becomes critical. We support organisations in developing issues management frameworks, preparing for difficult communications scenarios and responding to reputational challenges with clarity, calm and strategic judgement.
Communications Strategy
Strong communications start with a clear strategy. We work with you to develop narrative frameworks, define key messages, map stakeholders and build communications plans that are coherent, purposeful and built to last. Whether you are launching a new programme, repositioning your organisation or simply need greater clarity in how you communicate, we help you lay the right foundations.
Storytelling & Content Development
We help you and your team find and tell the stories that matter — success stories, impact reports, donor updates, feature articles, case studies and editorial content that brings your work to life. We combine strategic framing with strong writing and editorial craft to produce content that is credible, human and genuinely engaging for the audiences you need to reach.
Digital & Social Media Communications
From social media strategy and community management to email campaigns, website content and digital storytelling, we build you a consistent and credible presence across digital channels. We combine strategic thinking with hands-on production capability, so your digital communications reflect both the depth of your work and the people behind it.
Stakeholder Engagement & Donor Communications
Communicating effectively with funders, partners and institutional stakeholders requires a different kind of care. We help organisations develop stakeholder communications that are clear, well-structured and strategically aligned — including donor updates, funder reports, partner briefings and relationship-building communications that strengthen trust over time.
Training & Capacity Building
We design and deliver communications training for NGO teams, programme staff and organisational leaders — covering areas such as messaging development, stakeholder communications, digital communications and effective storytelling. Our training is practical, grounded in real-world experience and tailored to the contexts your teams actually work in.
Reputation & Issues Management
Organisations working in complex or sensitive environments need to be prepared for moments when communications becomes critical. We support organisations in developing issues management frameworks, preparing for difficult communications scenarios and responding to reputational challenges with clarity, calm and strategic judgement.
Philosophy
Human-centred communications, grounded in strategy.
Our approach combines senior strategic thinking with practical implementation capability. We work closely with you and your team as partners rather than distant service providers — embedded in your work, invested in your mission, and committed to communications that build genuine trust.
Burhan & Mercè
— Co-founders, Caliu Communications
Philosophy
Human-centred communications, grounded in strategy.
Our approach combines senior strategic thinking with practical implementation capability. We work closely with you and your team as partners rather than distant service providers — embedded in your work, invested in your mission, and committed to communications that build genuine trust.
Burhan & Mercè
— Co-founders, Caliu Communications
Philosophy
Human-centred communications, grounded in strategy.
Our approach combines senior strategic thinking with practical implementation capability. We work closely with you and your team as partners rather than distant service providers — embedded in your work, invested in your mission, and committed to communications that build genuine trust.
Burhan & Mercè
— Co-founders, Caliu Communications
Testimonials
Testimonials
Kind words about our work
Kind words about our work
Experiences from teams and organisations we’ve supported
Experiences from teams and organisations we’ve supported
"Mercè and Burhan have done a tremendous job working directly with our local partners throughout the South and Southeast Asia region to design communication trainings for them, build their communication capacity, gather new stories and insights, and ensure that their stories are told in an honest and empowering manner."
Scott Aronson
FHI 360
"Their exceptional skills in communication and strategy have greatly enhanced our initiatives, bringing fresh ideas and clarity to our messaging. We are deeply grateful for their invaluable contributions and the positive impact they have made on our work."
Ma Zee
Exile Hub
"They took on a complex project which involved coordinating across multiple teams and countries to gather information for some case studies which were very well received across the organisation and externally.”
Heather Alcock
VSO
"Mercè and Burhan have done a tremendous job working directly with our local partners throughout the South and Southeast Asia region to design communication trainings for them, build their communication capacity, gather new stories and insights, and ensure that their stories are told in an honest and empowering manner."
Scott Aronson
FHI 360
"They took on a complex project which involved coordinating across multiple teams and countries to gather information for some case studies which were very well received across the organisation and externally.”
Heather Alcock
VSO
"Their exceptional skills in communication and strategy have greatly enhanced our initiatives, bringing fresh ideas and clarity to our messaging. We are deeply grateful for their invaluable contributions and the positive impact they have made on our work."
Ma Zee
Exile Hub
[kaˈliu] is a Catalan word that has no direct translation to English. It's the warmth that radiates from glowing embers; not a blazing fire but the steady, lasting heat that remains longer. It's the act of making another person feel welcomed, at ease, and cared for. It's the feeling of being genuinely heard.
And this is exactly our promise to you: a partnership built on trust, genuine investment and the kind of warmth that stays long after the conversation ends.
[kaˈliu] is a Catalan word that has no direct translation to English. It's the warmth that radiates from glowing embers; not a blazing fire but the steady, lasting heat that remains longer. It's the act of making another person feel welcomed, at ease, and cared for. It's the feeling of being genuinely heard.
And this is exactly our promise to you: a partnership built on trust, genuine investment and the kind of warmth that stays long after the conversation ends.
[kaˈliu] is a Catalan word that has no direct translation to English. It's the warmth that radiates from glowing embers; not a blazing fire but the steady, lasting heat that remains longer. It's the act of making another person feel welcomed, at ease, and cared for. It's the feeling of being genuinely heard.
And this is exactly our promise to you: a partnership built on trust, genuine investment and the kind of warmth that stays long after the conversation ends.
Your mission deserves to be heard. Let's make sure it is.
Reach out and let’s explore how Caliu can support you.
Your mission deserves to be heard. Let's make sure it is.
Your mission deserves to be heard. Let's make sure it is.
Your mission deserves to be heard. Let's make sure it is.
Reach out and let’s explore how Caliu can support you.