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The perils of dude-bro philanthropy
Little boys with big toys make very bad philanthropists. Over my career as a journalist, I have gone to great lengths to get to the bottom of a story. I’ve read pages of rulings from …
How philanthropy is empowering women in the Global South to tackle climate and reproductive health challenges
In the face of a rapidly changing climate, the intersection between reproductive health and environmental sustainability has become increasingly apparent. Across the globe, communities are experiencing firsthand how climate change exacerbates challenges in accessing reproductive …
5th African Philanthropy Conference 2024
The African Philanthropy Conference is a collaborative platform which aims to create and curate a progressive agenda for philanthropy and social investment on the continent. Hosted under the theme of ‘The New Frontiers for African …
Youth and women in trade: Empty promises or genuine progress
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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 …
