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Tarisai Jangara
5th African Philanthropy Conference: The next frontiers of African philanthropy
Upon arrival at the Victoria Falls International airport in Zimbabwe, the traditional dance group, Ilembe Shining Spears, provided a heartfelt welcome that consisted of music and dance – setting the tone for what was to …
‘The #ShiftThePower agenda is a liberation agenda’ – Interview with Dzikamai Bere, ZimRights
I was filled with excitement when I crossed paths with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) at the #ShiftThePower Summit in Bogota, Colombia. As someone who had transitioned from the mainstream media industry to the …
‘As we fight to end poverty, we also fight to rebuild our African narratives’ – Interview with Coumba Toure
In Africa, storytelling is deeply ingrained in our culture and holds immense value. It has always been a vital part of our lives, bringing families and communities together. I have cherished memories of gathering around …
Transforming philanthropy to transform the world: a call for change
Ahead of the WINGSForum, co-hosted this year with the Africa Philanthropy Network (APN) in Nairobi, Kenya from October 3-5, 2023, the theme of the forum, ‘Transforming Philanthropy to Transform the World,’ has sparked a deep …
Transformative connections: The power of artists and youth in African philanthropy
Attending the 4th African Philanthropy Conference in Senegal was a truly transformative experience for me. Not only did I have the opportunity to attend, but I also had the privilege of co-facilitating the conference. This …
Driving change: A new moment for African Philanthropy at the African Philanthropy Network Assembly 2022
The African Philanthropy Network (APN) Assembly in 2022 (co-hosted by the East Africa Philanthropy Network (EAPN), CivSource, and Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF)) was the first assembly since the 2018 Assembly in Mauritius. The Covid-19 …
The winner takes it all
This article is part of a series of articles about Community Led Philanthropy, co-hosted by GlobalGiving. The conversation explores the ways philanthropy can support community-led change. Many of us representing local organisations in the Global …
A journey to community philanthropy in Zambia
If the old vessel is foundering, don’t cling to the wreckage – build a new boat In 2011, Zambia was classified as a low-middle-income country, which had many economic and other implications for the country. …
