Conversations on African Philanthropy Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI), Africa's first of its kind, was established to promote social change by fostering a culture of effective giving and corporate social and civic responsibility. This podcast features philanthropy leaders and game-changers, and interviews philanthropists and those who have benefited from philanthropy.
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Halima Mahomed is an Independent Researcher and Philanthropy Consultant with vast experience in research, advocacy, technical support, and advisory services. Her work is focused on strengthening the knowledge, practice and impact of philanthropy in Africa and advancing social justice philanthropy.
In conversation with Prof Moyo, Halima reflects on her research journey while unpacking many of the observations she has found in recent years. Some of the talking points include
- The growth in African philanthropy knowledge generation and redefining its paradigms
- Why mainstream philanthropy may consider constituent organising spaces and social movements as part of the development space.
- Why collaboration and support are critical inputs to creating spaces for social movements
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Amanda Sibiya is a Brand Strategist and the Founder of Haditi Africa. Her vision is to enable prosperous, industry-leading continental brands that can succeed in the digital age, and represent innovation in the global landscape.
In conversation with Prof Moyo, she reflects on her entrepreneurial journey and the lessons gained along the way, including,
- The unique business challenges faced in different African countries
- How networking and communication are enablers to seizing business opportunities
- How fostering interpersonal trust can drive community and business development
- Why brands need to be conscious and adapt to contemporary issues like climate change
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James Phiri and Naggib Chakhane join Prof Moyo in a conversation to reflect on the work of The Virtual Doctors. The organisation uses technology to connect health workers in isolated health centres with doctors who support diagnosing patient symptoms.
During this conversation, the guests enjoy an interactive discussion that includes
- How Virtual Doctors connect rural clinicians to doctors for better healthcare
- Why volunteer commitment is a key strength of the telemedicine charity
- How healthcare services provide invaluable support to community development
- How to ensure ethical data handling in infrastructure development
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Ezekiel Kwetchi Takam is a doctoral researcher at the University of Geneva, whose academic interests are in developing and democratising ethical knowledge.
In his conversation with Prof Moyo, Ezekiel discusses several matters about Artificial Intelligence and philanthropy, including;
- Exploring the interface between Theology and AI
- Learning from how the government of Togo implemented AI to identify and provide emergency funds to those in extreme need
- The role that AI can fulfil in shaping African philanthropy
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Benjamin Bellegy is the Executive Director of WINGS, who has deep expertise in leading international programmes on civil society strengthening, sustainable development and post-disaster reconstruction.
In this conversation with Prof Moyo, Benjamin reflects on the work of WINGS who were active participants at the 5th African Philanthropy Conference and discusses the following points:
- How WINGS has evolved over the years to become a significant force in the philanthropic sector
- Why membership-based organisations need to shift from the old model to co-creating the future with members
- Recognising and supporting local agencies in development work
- Exploring Indigenous philanthropy and its impact on modern philanthropic practices
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Christelle Karekazi is a development practitioner, currently serving as Regional Head of Africa Global Resource Mobilisation and Partnership at BRAC International. She specialises in exclusion and poverty-related issues, focusing on women and children.
In this conversation with Prof Moyo, Christelle reflects on the role of philanthropy in Rwanda, and discusses the following points:
- The power of embracing homegrown solutions post-genocide for reconstruction
- Community-driven justice and rebuilding initiatives
- Emphasising the value of collaboration for impactful fundraising and resource mobilisation
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Julia Standish-White is a manager in Bridgespan Group's Johannesburg office, and supports philanthropists in developing their African investment strategies and portfolios.
In this conversation, Julia and Prof Moyo discuss Bridgespan Group's recent "How African NGOs Grow" report and unpack topics such as:
- African NGOs facing funding challenges and dependencies on international sources
- Exploring the impact of emerging progressive funding models on funding in Africa
- NGOs exploring blended finance approaches through income-generating activities
- The importance of understanding aid architecture and localisation in African NGOs
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Tendai Murisa is the Founder and Executive Director of the SIVIO Institute. He is a development practitioner, researcher, and advocate for pro-poor development across Africa.
In this conversation with Prof Moyo, Tendai reflects on the lessons and growth gained over the last few years, touching on points such as
- The common link between different disciplines in social studies
- Opportunities and contradictions in philanthropy
- Establishing African agency through philanthropy
- Alternative thinking beyond electoral solutions in Zimbabwe.
- The importance of philanthropy in society
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Jeremy Maarman is the Executive Director of the Initiative for Community Advancement (ICA) based in Piketberg on the West Coast of South Africa, which has grown from a national youth network into a vibrant community foundation.
In this conversation with Prof Moyo, Jeremy reflects on the lessons and growth gained over the last few years, touching on points such as
- The Importance of African Philanthropy Conferences
- How to transform local funds into community projects
- Empowering communities through youth-driven development projects
- Implementing the "Four C's approach in Community Foundation
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Prayer Rikhotso is the co-founder of the Mhlanga Rikhotso Foundation, which aims to empower and unleash the potential of South Africa's youth through mentorship and education, among its many initiatives.
In this conversation, Prayer discusses the founding values of the foundation, reflects on the vision that it has set and the lessons gained along the way, such as:
- Emphasising collaboration and sharing as best practices
- Empowering disenfranchised youth for social change
- Implementing interventions that change the narrative and empower beneficiaries
- Seeking opportunities for funding the organisation and beneficiaries
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Shaun Samuels is an advocate for social change, equality, and justice. He is the Managing Director of SGS Consulting, bringing a wealth of experience working with community foundations across Southern Africa with a focus on development, research and grantmaking.
In this conversation, he reflects on and discusses the following aspects of his work:
- The importance of community philanthropy for grassroots development
- Challenges in defining African philanthropy and community giving
- Challenges with funders-driven initiative and endowment fascination
- Empowerment through community-driven development
- Social justice and philanthropy in the community foundation
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Daphney Nemakhavhani is the Director of the University of Johannesburg's Institutional Development and Fundraising Office. She has been instrumental in the mobilisation of resources for the university and brings a wealth of insights into how such a vital function can be integrated into institutions of higher learning on the continent.
In this episode, Daphney discusses amongst other topics;
- The Importance of education and dedicated bodies in the fundraising profession
- The challenges faced by historically disadvantaged universities in fundraising
- Encouraging alumni to give back through active engagement and solicitation
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Colleen is the founder and first CEO of Gender Links, a trainer, researcher and writer who has worked across the southern Africa region.
In this episode, she reflects on experiences from her career, which has consistently focused on gender inclusion. Some of the talking points include:
- What it takes to transition from a founder to their successor
- How to create mutually beneficial relationships between NGOs and business
- Why decentralising and focusing on local chapters can benefit communities
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Gill is the CEO of Southern Africa Philanthropy Foundation, formerly known as Charities Aid Foundation Southern Africa. She is a CSI specialist with extensive experience in the financial services sector and has managed trusts and foundations of numerous stock exchange-listed companies.
In this episode, she shares insights from overseeing an organisational transition while sharing her observations on global changes that have impacted corporate social investment and the civil society sector. Some of the talking points include:
- Challenges locating nonprofit organisations during lockdown
- Leading a nonprofit organisation with a focus on corporate partnership
- South African civil society facing funding crisis in 2024
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David has over 30 years of experience in applied socio-economic and development research, political and governance reform, monitoring & evaluation design and implementation across sub-Saharan Africa.
In this conversation, he offers a valuable analysis of socio-economic matters while sharing insights and lessons gained from his active career in research and development leadership, such as:
- Giving as a profound act in a globalised capitalist world.
- Focus on mobilising resources for development, not philanthropy.
- Youth need to get involved in politics and voting
- Addressing governance issues from an African perspective
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The Conversations on African Philanthropy Podcast is an exciting library of content housed within the Centre of African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI), a unique institution that specialises in research and academic offerings on the study of philanthropy. In this short series, you will meet Centre team members, hear how they have experienced the sector and learn about their work in developing academic offerings.
Mudiwa Gavaza, Sfiso Lubisi and Thandi Makhubele work with CAPSI's research and publications portfolio. In this conversation, they reflect on, amongst other topics:
- The Centre's special initiatives like the Women in Philanthropy programme
- Integrating language skills through its programmes
- The intersection between philanthropy and business
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The Conversations on African Philanthropy Podcast is an exciting library of content housed within the Centre of African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI), a unique institution that specialises in research and academic offerings on the study of philanthropy. In this special series, you will meet Centre team members, hear how they have experienced the sector and learn about their work in developing academic offerings.
Xolani Dlamini, Tsele Moloi and Drs Wycliffe Ouma and Eleanor Chipeta work with CAPSI's research and publications portfolio. In this conversation, they reflect on, amongst other topics:
- How social impact can be measured and studied
- Managing submissions and peer review process in academic publishing
- The importance of investing in data for research and impact
- Establishing sustainable relationships with existing research institutions
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Ebrima Sall and Ali Awni are respected leaders whose efforts have propelled the knowledge of philanthropy in West and North Africa respectively. Ebrima is the Executive Director of TrustAfrica, and Ali is the Director at the John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy, Civic Engagement and Responsible Business at The American University in Cairo. Both leaders have enjoyed extensive careers in research and philanthropy, and serve on the boards of organisations across the globe, informing strategies and insights for the continent's development.
They join Bhekinkosi Moyo in conversation to discuss, amongst many things:
- How collaboration between research and philanthropy is essential for addressing future challenges in Africa.
- Why the youth are central in addressing climate issues and other emerging issues.
- The need for proper infrastructure and models for mobilising massive resources
545554541Louise Driver is the Executive Director of the Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa, commonly known as IPASA. In this conversation, she reflects on the organisation's work on the margins of its 2023 Philanthropy Symposium, and on the development of philanthropy in the region.
Other discussion points of the conversation include
- How symposiums have shifted from academic to practical
- Collaborations in education and early childhood development initiatives
- Challenges in engaging the government for philanthropy
- Emerging trends in philanthropy
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In a special podcast episode, Bhekinkosi Moyo is joined by Dr Judy Dlamini and Janet Jobson for a conversation on leadership in African philanthropy. Recorded at the 2023 IPASA Philanthropy Symposium, the conversation is a must-watch for current and aspiring leaders who aim to enable and stimulate a progressive sector.
Dr Judy Dlamini is the Chancellor of Wits University and Founder of the Female Academic Leaders Fellowship. Janet Jobson is the CEO of the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation. Together, their experiences offer listeners unique perspectives on transformation and visionary leadership. In this conversation, they discuss topics such as:
- The importance of strong leadership in African philanthropy
- The value of peer-to-peer mentorship
- Building courageous leaders for humanity through diverse cohorts
- Creating a cohesive society
Lizza is the founder of the Theana Initiative, based in Uganda. In this episode, she discusses her work on addressing period poverty and stigma through educational programmes and advocacy. In conversation with Bhekinkosi Moyo, Lizza shares her personal motivation for this work, rooted in her childhood experiences and her belief in the power of education and entrepreneurship to empower individuals.
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In this episode, we meet the Resource Mobilisation and Communications Officer for the Legal Services Facility, Petra Kuria. She shares her perspective on philanthropy, emphasising the importance of community-driven impact and decolonising aid, amongst others.
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Catherine Mwenda is the Director of Giving Tuesday Africa Hub, where she nurtures the region's visibility and fosters collaboration. In her conversation with Bhekinkosi Moyo, she sheds light on the organisation's holistic approach, advocating not just monetary support but also the donation of time, voice, and backing for systemic issues.
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Rachel is a grassroots woman human rights defender, Pan-African Feminist, community organizer, Gender Justice and SRHR Activist. In her conversation with Bhekinkosi Moyo, she shares her experiences in organising protests and memorials for fallen comrades, highlighting the power of collective action and solidarity through knowledge-gathering.
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Stigmata is the Executive Director of the African Philanthropy Network. During this conversation with Bhekinkosi Moyo, she discusses the importance of systems change in philanthropy while reflecting on the growth and diversity of the sector, emphasizing the need for philanthropy to address inequalities and serve as a strategy for development.
Stigmata also shares the history of the African Philanthropy Network, from its origins as the Africa Grantmakers Network to its rebranding as a multi-stakeholder network. Learn more about the orgnisation here - https://africaphilanthropynetwork.org/
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Lulu Ng’wanakilala has over 20 years of experience in leadership and management positions, including serving as the CEO of the Legal Services Facility. She serves as the Board Chairperson of the Tanzania Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA) and Board Member of the East African Philanthropic Network, amongst others.
In this episode of Conversations on African Philanthropy, Lulun discusses the importance of Africans capitalising on their own philanthropic resources and the role of community involvement in sustaining philanthropic efforts.
Francis Kiwanga is the Executive Director of the Foundation for Civil Society, and the Board Chair of the African Philanthropy Network. Prior to this role, Mr. Kiwanga held positions as the Executive Director of the Legal and Human Rights Centre and as a co-founder of Matrix Consulting, a prominent legal, tax, and governance consulting firm in Arusha. With over 17 years of dedicated service within Tanzania's Civil Society, his contributions have been instrumental in shaping and advancing various initiatives within the sector.
In this episode, Francis takes us through the history of APN, succession planning, the Foundation for Civil Society, and lessons from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
John Ulanga is the former Chairman of the East African Association of Grantmakers. He also serves as the Regional Director of TradeMark East Africa in Tanzania. Before joining TradeMark, he was the Vice President of External Affairs and Sustainability for BG East Africa (Tanzania and Kenya). Prior to that, John was the Executive Director of the Foundation for Civil Society, and the Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF). John sits on several boards as Chairman of the University Council of the Hubert Kairuki Memorial University, Dar es Salaam, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tanzania Financial Services for the Underserved Settlements (TAFSUS) to name a few.
In this episode, John takes us through his journey with African philanthropy, the formation of what we now know as the African Philanthropy Network and TradeMark East Africa.
In this special edition, partly recorded with a live audience at the Wits Business School, Jacqueline Asiimwe takes us through her upbringing, CivSource Africa, philanthropy advisory, and her now famous walks.
Jacqueline is a lawyer, leadership coach, and social development thought leader. She is the Founder of CivSource Africa, a philanthropy advisory firm that works to influence philanthropic practice through grant management and advisory services on funding, context, and strategy. Jacqueline works to shape narratives about giving and philanthropy within low-net-worth communities while promoting the idea that generosity is part of many African societies' cultural legacy and social code.
Evans Okinyi is the CEO of the East Africa Philanthropy Network (EAPN), a regional network of over 80 organisations developing and nurturing philanthropy in East Africa. He is a seasoned executive with over 9 years of progressive experience in network management, policy formulation and implementation, and stakeholder & partnership management. Evans has in his illustrious career, worked to advance progressive growth in the philanthropy sector specifically the capacity, credibility, and practices of various development actors towards supporting local giving and effective grantmaking in advancing systems change and transformation.
In this insightful episode that was recorded on the sidelines of the EAPN Conference, Evans guides us through his journey in East African Philanthropy, providing a deeper insight into catalysing and promoting systems change, as well as the crucial role of networks in the sector.
Alice Brown is the head of Sojourner, Tubman, Wells & Co. Consulting, an attorney with extensive experience in social justice philanthropy and civil rights litigation and advocacy. She is an international human rights advocate and an expert on the use of the law for the public good. She worked for the Ford Foundation for nearly two decades and many of these years were spent in leadership positions, engaging in innovative grant-making to support visionaries working in crucial areas such as human rights, social justice, constitutions, and reconciliation.
In this episode, she takes us through the journey of the Ford Foundation and its work in Africa, particularly in Southern Africa.
Vuyiswa Sidzumo is the Director of the Ford Foundation office in Southern Africa. Prior to joining the foundation, she spent 12 years at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation serving as an associate program officer and program officer before becoming the country director for South Africa in 2009. Throughout her illustrious career, Vuyiswa has pioneered work in local philanthropy in South Africa and in the U.S. and currently serves as chair of the steering committee of the Africa Grantmakers’ Affinity Group amongst others.
In this episode, Vuyiswa provides an overview of the landscape of philanthropy based on her experiences in the diverse roles she has occupied. She also delves into the matter of civil society leadership succession and offers insights into the organisation's grant-making.
Memory Zonde-Kachambwa is a pan-African intersectional feminist, gender, and women’s rights activist. She grounds her work on feminist principles. She is the Executive Director at the African Women’s Development and Communication Network (known as FEMNET). Memory is a dynamic leader in movement-building, feminist organising in policy advocacy, and networking with over 18 years of experience developing, managing, and implementing programmes promoting women's and girls rights regionally and globally.
In this episode, Memory takes us through the work of FEMNET, intersectional feminism movement building, and the role of African philanthropy in empowering movements.
Marwa El-Daly is a development practitioner, and social entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in programme, business development, and training. She is the founder of Waqfeyat al Maadi Community Foundation (WMCF), Egypt's first community foundation, and recently established the Waqfeyat Misr Foundation. Marwa has also developed several curricula focusing on nonprofit management, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship and lectures at the Public Policy and Administration Department at the American University in Cairo.
In this episode, she takes us through her work at the Waqfeyat al Maadi Community Foundation, Waqf (Arabic for endowment), and creating a movement of academics in philanthropy.
Jessica Horn is the Regional Director at the Ford Foundation office for East Africa, and previously the Director of Programmes at the African Women's Development Fund (AWDF). She has dedicated the past two decades of her professional life to the process of advancing justice, challenging inequalities, and building both the knowledge base and practice towards inclusive democracies—with women’s rights as a focal commitment—primarily in Africa.
In this episode, she gives insight into the African philanthropy landscape, feminist organising, and re-imaging philanthropy and development.
Mamadou Biteye is the Executive Secretary of The African Capacity Building Foundation and former Vice President for Inclusive Growth, Global Social Impact for Central Europe, Middle East and Africa at VISA, based in Dubai. He was the former Managing Director for The Rockefeller Foundation Africa Regional Office, overseeing initiatives in youth employment, health, philanthropy, agriculture, and food security. He also serves as an advisor and board member for various international organisations such as the World Bank, the World Economic Forum, and the African Leadership Network. Mamadou has over two decades of experience in strategic leadership, advocacy and campaigning, community development, and capacity building with extensive field experience in Africa and globally.
In this episode, he takes us through the mandate of the African Capacity Building Foundation, re-imagining philanthropy institutionalisation and his journey in the space.
Taking us through the Black Feminist Fund and its longstanding vision of resourcing black feminist movements across the globe, Hakima Abbas joins Bhekinkosi Moyo on the Conversations on African Philanthropy Podcast this week!
For the last two decades, Hakima has dedicated herself to supporting and strengthening social movements. She was the Executive Director of Fahamu, a pan-African movement support organization as well as the former Co-Executive Director of the Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID), a global feminist movement support and membership organisation, and is now the Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Black Feminist Fund.
Akwasi Aidoo is a Senior Fellow at Humanity United and was the founding Executive Director of Trust Africa. Over the last four decades, Akwasi’s career has centered on human rights and philanthropy in Africa. His previous roles include Head of the Health and Equity programme of the Canadian International Development Research Centre in West and Central Africa, Head of the Ford Foundation in Senegal and Nigeria, and Director of the Ford Foundation’s Special Initiative for Africa.
In this episode, Akwasi takes us through an exploration of the various manifestations, narratives, and state of African philanthropy today, further divulging the inception story of Trust Africa.
Gerry Salole is an accomplished independent consultant and was formerly the Chief Executive of the European Foundation Centre (EFC) from 2005. Notably, Gerry stands as the Founding Chair of TrustAfrica and actively participates in the governance of the European Cultural Foundation, The Impact Trust, and the Unicredit Foundation, as a member of their respective Supervisory and Advisory Boards. His contributions also extend to the Wits Centre for Philanthropy and Social Investment, and he plays a vital role on the International Advisory Council of Afrobarometer. He also serves as the Strategic Advisor to the Africa Europe Foundation, marking the convergence of his expertise.
Celebrating his exceptional achievements, Gerry Salole was honored with the coveted Annual African Philanthropy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. In this episode, he delves into his philanthropy journey and takes us through the intricate tapestry of his roles and experiences in both African and European foundations.
Brian Kagoro is a seasoned Pan-Africanist Development Practitioner and the director of Justice and Intersectionality responsible for guiding Open Society Global. He has over 24 years of strategic leadership experience across international, regional, and intergovernmental organizations, such as the United Nations Development Programme, ActionAid International, and several African Union institutions.
In this episode, Brian shares his unique perspective on the current landscape of development and offers thought-provoking observations on the dynamics at play, Voice of The People Radio, his role in the development of the African Philanthropy Network, social transformation and much more.
In this special edition of the Conversations on African Philanthropy Podcast, Bhekinkosi Moyo is joined by esteemed leaders and experts in the field of philanthropy: Halima Mohamed from Trust Africa, Ashely Green-Thompson from ACT Ubumbano, Briggs Bomba from Trust Africa, and Janet Mawiyoo from Galvanizing Africa Consult.
Set against the backdrop of the Convening on Civic Space in Africa: The Role of Philanthropy, these leaders guide us through their philanthropic journeys and experiences within the African civic space. They share valuable insights and wisdom, shedding light on ways to enhance the efficiency of this space.
Lerato Mashianoke the Programme Manager at Ford Foundation Southern Africa and Zanele Maphosa, the Programme & SRHR Advisor at ACT Ubumbano, and both CAPSI Masters candidates join the conversation this week.
In this episode, the two social activists and philanthropists delve into the nitty gritties of philanthropy in their respective roles, the landscape of the civic space and their contributions to the ongoing 2nd Academic and 4th African Philanthropy Conferences in Dakar, Senegal.
Lerato Mashianoke the Programme Manager at Ford Foundation Southern Africa and Zanele Maphosa, the Programme & SRHR Advisor at ACT Ubumbano, and both CAPSI Masters candidates join the conversation this week.
In this episode, the two social activists and philanthropists delve into the nitty gritties of philanthropy in their respective roles, the landscape of the civic space and their contributions to the ongoing 2nd Academic and 4th African Philanthropy Conferences in Dakar, Senegal.
Dikeledi Seleka is the founder of Dynamic Timz Coaching, a South African-based coaching and consulting company that leads entrepreneurs to reimagine their existence and reposition their businesses to achieve their goals and realise their dreams. Passionate about giving back to the community, she also established the Sisters Empowerment Circle.
In this episode, Dikeledi delves into her journey as an entrepreneur, leading Dynamic Timz, and her vision for developing Ubuntu-centered leadership in the continent.
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Catherine Kiganjo is the Programme Coordinator for the Girl Child Programme at the Kenya Community Development Foundation.
Janet Mawiyoo is the Lead Consultant at Galvanising Africa Consult, and previously the Executive Director of the Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF). Her work as a leader in building development and philanthropic institutions has stood out over the years, with a very rich experience on leadership and governance matters, organizational development, resource mobilization and asset development, just to name a few.
In this episode the shares about her 17-year-long journey with KCDF, community philanthropy and localising development.
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Siphosami Malunga is the Director of Programs at Open Society- Africa. He is the outgoing executive director of the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA). Previously, he held various positions in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), including as Senior Governance Advisor, Democratic Governance Practice Team Leader, and Regional Policy Advisor–Governance. Between January 2001 and July 2003, Malunga was in Timor Leste as a Trial Attorney in the Special Panel for Serious Crimes, where he was trained in transitional justice through trials of civilian, military and political leaders for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and violations of the laws and customs of war.
In this episode, he talks about the civil society landscape in Africa, human rights activism, and his views on philanthropy.
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Sarah Mukasa is a pan-Africanist feminist with over 15 years’ experience in leadership and management at senior levels in the not-for-profit sector in Africa and Europe. She currently serves as the Deputy Director at the Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa where for the past 5 years she has strengthened the organisation’s support for feminist organizing in Eastern Africa. She has also been pivotal in mobilizing support for continental feminist initiatives with OSF, and was the Director of Programmes at the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF).
In this episode she talks about philanthropy in the continent, the Open Society Foundation, shaping CSO programmes and her journey as a women's rights activist.
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Theo Sowa is a women’s rights and social justice activist and the former Chief Executive Officer of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF). As a feminist activist, her work has encompassed an intersectional approach to promoting equality and justice. She has a special interest in strengthening the role and impact of philanthropic activity in Africa and internationally.
In this episode, she talks about her upbringing and journey as an activist, the philanthropy landscape in Africa, and CSO institutional reform.
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Jenny Hodgson is the executive director of the Global Fund for Community Foundations (GFCF), a globally-networked organization and the leading global voice on community philanthropy as an essential pillar of a reimagined civil society architecture that emphasises people-led, people-owned development and shifts power closer to the ground.
In this episode, she delves into her philanthropic journey with GFCF, why #ShiftThePower has become an important conversation in development and grant-making in the continent.
Dr Judy Dlamini is a medical and academic doctor, businesswoman, author, and philanthropist. She is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Mbekani Group, which has been in business for 25 years, Wits University Chancellor, co-founder, sponsor and trustee of Mkhiwa Trust, her family’s PBO used for social upliftment, focusing on rural development, health and education; and founder of Female Academic Leaders Fellowship NPC, a PBO for developing a pipeline of black women leaders in academia. She chairs the board of Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, GBVF Response Fund and is a director of SA SME Fund.
In this episode, she talks to CAPSI Director, Bhekinkosi Moyo about her illustrious career and life journey.
Nicolette Naylor is a South African feminist human rights lawyer, who has completed an LLM in International Human Rights at University College London. She joined the global philanthropic community when she was appointed Program Officer at the Ford Foundation and has recently been appointed International Program Director: Gender, Racial & Ethnic Justice.
She talks about her journey and the philanthropical work she has done over the past 16 years with the Ford Foundation.
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Logan Shitlavane is the Board Chair of Bridging The Gap Youth Empowerment (BTGYE), a non-profit organization that offers all kinds of support that will be required by youths in their community to help ensure their success in life.
In this episode he joins our Director Bhekinkosi Moyo and gives more insight to BTYGE, and his journey as a youth philanthropist.
Sarah Rennie is an expert philanthropist with special interest in corporate social investment in education. She was the founding Chairperson of the Independent Philanthropy Association South Africa (IPASA). She currently serves as the Chairperson of the Grindrod Family Centenary Trust.
In this episode, she speaks to Bhekinkosi Moyo about her journey in philanthropy as a leader and pioneer.
Malik Dasoo is an activist on social and environmental justice initiatives. He is a researcher at The African Climate Foundation. He has experience in South Africa’s biodiversity sector having worked with the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) on their Natural Capital Accounting and Ecological Infrastructure programs.
In this episode, he joins CAPSI Director, Bhekinkosi Moyo in sharing his philanthropic journey and vision for African philanthropy.
Shelagh Gastrow is a veteran African philanthropist who has been involved in the world of philanthropy through her leadership of Inyathelo: The South African Institute for Advancement which she founded in Cape Town in 2002. She is also well-known in the civil society sector for her mentorship and support of many non-profit leaders
In this episode, she joins CAPSI Director, Bhekinkosi Moyo in sharing her philanthropic journey with Inyathelo and vision for African philanthropy.
Chantal Uwizera is the Head of African Philanthropy at Save the Children UK. She is an international development professional with 10 years of dedicated experience working with governments, the private sector, international agencies (UN), foundations, philanthropies, and non-profits to drive social impact.
She joins Prof Bhekinkosi Moyo in a conversation reflecting on her work at Save the Children UK and her understanding of the philanthropic landscape in Africa.
Jessica Chiliza is the Associate Program Director at Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project. She has 17 years of global health experience, working for NGOs, and academic institutions, as a consultant, and has been involved with donor coordination. For the past 13 years while living in South Africa, her focus has been on the HIV/AIDS epidemic and philanthropy.
She joins Prof Bhekinkosi Moyo in a conversation reflecting on her journey as a change maker, and understanding of the philanthropic landscape in Africa.
Nana Afadzinu is the Executive Director of the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI). She has worked with and within the civil society sector for the past 24 years. She is a passionate advocate for sustainable development in Africa with the full participation of an effective, efficient, influential and sustainable civil society. She is a lawyer by profession and has worked in the areas of governance, human rights, philanthropy and capacity development with several mission-oriented organisations in Africa.
She joins Prof Bhekinkosi Moyo in a conversation reflecting on her career as a change maker, and her vision for philanthropy in Africa.
Rose Maruru is the co-founder of EPIC-Africa, a Senegal–based non-profit whose mission is to fill critical data and capacity gaps in the philanthropic marketplace in Africa. Listen in as Mamotshidi chats with Prof. Bhekinkosi Moyo the Director at CAPSI about how she got into philanthropy and what philanthropy means to her.
Mamotshidi Mohapi is a Programme Officer at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, an organisation that supports projects around the world that promote a just, equitable and sustainable society. Listen as Mamotshidi chats with Prof. Bhekinkosi Moyo the Director at CAPSI about how she got into philanthropy and what philanthropy means to her.
Rachel Kolisi is the co-founder of the Kolisi Foundation, an organisation that aims to change the story of inequality in South Africa by responding with compassion and courage to the challenges faced by our nation. In this episode, Rachel chats with Prof. Bhekinkosi Moyo the Director at CAPSI about how she got into philanthropy and what philanthropy means to her.
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