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To grassroots non-profit organisations ‘neutrality paradox’ is a double-edged sword!
The sustainability of the most grassroots non- profit organisations highly depends on the support from esteemed donors like GlobalGiving. However, before this relationship and connection comes into existence, these organisations must go through a diligent …
Growing local giving in emerging economies: Uganda and Tanzania
Communities rally around local responses to COVID-19 as economic futures are uncertain. CAF is exploring charitable giving in Uganda and Tanzania with the release of two ground-breaking reports, the latest in a series conducted in …
Shine Campaign: Energising women in the Global South
The future of sustainable energy innovation is women-led, community-powered, and based in the Global South. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed flawed systems that have failed marginalised communities living in the Global South for decades. These …
Strong case for philanthropic intervention in cold chains for food, says new report
A new report by the Carbon Trust, commissioned by the Kigali Cooling Efficiency Programme (K-CEP) outlines the challenge of reducing emissions from rapidly growing food cold chains, identifying how philanthropy can help reach net zero …
Is capacity strengthening support the missing piece in grantmaking? Part II
In part I of this piece, we explored how the situation presented by the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased focus on transforming funding practice, and the role Capacity-building Choice can play in strengthening …
Is capacity strengthening support the missing piece in grantmaking? Part I
The dedication that grantmakers and funders bring to facilitate equity and justice in grantmaking continues to drive the quest for stronger and more sustainable Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to enhance the attainment of their collective …
CAPSI publishes first issue of new journal addressing philanthropy and social investment
The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) has published the first issue of its journal, the International Review of Philanthropy and Social Investment. Edited by CAPSI Director and Alliance Editorial Advisory Board member Bhekinkosi Moyo …
Mission-driven investing: are foundations doing enough?
Foundations could take the lead in making mission-driven investing a mainstream practice. The pandemic may give them a push in that direction For reasons that are both systemic and paradigmatic, mission-driven investing in South Africa …
It’s time to be bold beyond the rhetoric
If philanthropy is serious about supporting social movements, it needs to be ready to take risks and have skin in the game. Risks, because the call and response nature of movements requires an emergent and …
African Philanthropy Forum launches Systems Change Program
The African Philanthropy Forum has launched an initiative that will look to address systemic problems that have hindered the potential growth of Africa for decades and accelerate systems change initiatives across the continent. The APF …
