Interview - Theo Sowa
‘We all have power, different types of power. When we don’t acknowledge that power, it’s easier for others to step all over us.’read more
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Whose agenda? Power and philanthropy in Africa
‘The dilemma of the poor is not about resources. It is about power. If the poor have power, they will leverage the resources needed.’ Adam Habib, Vice Chancellor, University of Witwatersrandread more
View ArticleSouth Africa - Out with the old, in with the new
Philanthropy seems to be the buzzword in South Africa at the moment. It has always happened, but over the last decade it seems to have gained in prominence across cultures and income groups.read more
View ArticleGrantmaking for social change in Africa
The first time I got a grant in 1986, I was delighted beyond words. I felt like hanging a small poster around my neck exclaiming: ‘I got a grant!’ It was for an action-research project to prepare the...
View ArticleGiving to Help, Helping to Give: The context and politics of African...
Tade Aina and Bheki Moyo are both highly respected commentators on African philanthropy but even they might struggle to grapple with the diversity presented by a continent of over 1 billion people, 54...
View ArticleInterview: Chid Liberty
Chid Liberty is the co-founder and CEO of Liberty and Justice, a social enterprise in Liberia which employs women in the garment industry. As he explains to Caroline Hartnell, it’s not just a matter of...
View ArticleSystems-wide philanthropy for socio-economic transformation in Africa
Over the last decade and a half, ‘hopeless’ Africa has become Africa rising – at least economically. Unfortunately, this rise has carried few Africans with it. One of the biggest culprits is illicit...
View ArticleAfrican Grantmakers Network- A knowledge repository on African philanthropy
In September 2013 the African Grantmakers Network launched the African Philanthropy Bulletin, a monthly e-newsletter highlighting philanthropy developments from around the continent. The bulletin...
View ArticleLiberia Philanthropy Secretariat: A new way of doing philanthropy
The Liberia Philanthropy Secretariat (LPS) is a model of philanthropy focused on improving the lives of Liberians by encouraging collaboration between government and philanthropists and foundations...
View ArticleInterview with Justin Highstead
‘Having the right people on the ground who really understand the sector is probably the single most important thing; it's more important than money.’Why did a UK foundation buy two tea processing...
View ArticleTaking African philanthropy infrastructure to the next level
Fifteen years ago, no philanthropic infrastructure existed in Africa. Philanthropy knowledge and skills were sought in the Global North. Today, according to a new report by Halima Mahomed, the...
View ArticleAFRICAN GRANTMAKERS NETWORK – Documenting the ways in which African women...
In the lead-up to the 3rd general assembly of the African Grantmakers Network, the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) has been conducting interviews with a number of African women philanthropists....
View ArticleAll change at TrustAfrica: interview with Akwasi Aidoo and Tendai Murisa
The unburied dead, small change and the questionability of old men’s wisdom: on the eve of stepping down as executive director of TrustAfrica, an organization he founded some eight years ago, these are...
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