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Youth and women in trade: Empty promises or genuine progress

Tanatsiwa Dambuza 28 August 2024

The AfCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade is a transformative initiative aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by women and youth in the African trade landscape. This protocol seeks to create an …


Dreaming matters: New visions of African feminist resourcing

Leila Hessini, Nicolette Naylor and Theo Sowa 28 August 2024

‘There comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness . . . that time is now.’  Wangari Maathai The world is changing in ways that profoundly affect feminist movements …


The 5th African Philanthropy Conference: Drawing inspiration from changemakers

Ntombi Mcoyi 28 August 2024

I was honoured with an invitation from the Global Fund to be a guest speaker at the 5th African Philanthropy Conference held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from the 29th of July to the 2nd of …

5th African Philanthropy Conference: The next frontiers of African philanthropy

1 Tarisai Jangara and Ese Emerhi 28 August 2024

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 …

Whoever funds your movement owns it and why it matters 

Ese Emerhi 28 August 2024

On the morning of August 2nd, during a breakout session titled ‘Whoever Funds Your Movement Owns It and Why It Matters’ organised by the Global Fund for Community Foundations at the 5th African Philanthropy Conference …

Reflections from the 5th African Philanthropy Conference: A journey of learning and growth

Afua Gyapomaa 28 August 2024

I had the privilege of attending the 5th African Philanthropy Conference (APC), held from July 29 to August 2, 2024, at the Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The conference, themed ‘The Next Frontiers …

Re-centering philanthropic narratives: the importance of securing independent and autonomous resourcing

Leila Hessini, Halima Mahomed and Tsitsi Marylin Midzi 28 August 2024

Perspectives from Adɔyɛ Women in African Philanthropy and Harambee~Ubuntu pan-African and Feminist Philanthropies Deep shifts are happening across the African continent and the African diaspora. These shifts are taking place across our collective understanding of the …

Uniting practice and academia: Reflections from the African Philanthropy Conference 2024

Neville Mangwiro 28 August 2024

Attending the 3rd African Philanthropy Academic Conference and the 5th African Philanthropy Conference in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, was a truly enriching experience. This was my third appearance at the Academic Conference, and l had the …

5th African Philanthropy Conference to be held in Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls

Alliance magazine 1 July 2024

Continuing with its mandate to facilitate progressive dialogue and action within the field of African philanthropy, the 5th African Philanthropy Conference will be hosted under the theme “The Next Frontiers of African Philanthropy”, marking a pivotal opportunity to …