Meet the Advisory Board: Mamadou Biteye on Inclusive Social Investment Mamadou Biteye is Head of Social Impact at Visa for Central Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa who started his career as an agricultural economist in Senegal, which, he believes, predestined him to work with lower-income and vulnerable communities, intersecting with corporates, entrepreneurs,…
Meet the Advisory Board: Ingrid Srinath on the intersectionality of philanthropy As the Founding Director of the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP) at Ashoka University, Ingrid Srinath seeks to build the body of knowledge on Indian philanthropy and civil society. CSIP is an academic centre that aims to be a convenor across…
Meet the AspireHigher winner: Jazzman Simelane Jazzman Simelane is one of the three Aspire Higher competition winners who developed innovative concepts that have the potential to give girls & young women in sub-Saharan Africa access to sexual health education by the year 2025. His project named “Imbokodo LaunchPad” received a share of USD $ 145…
A time of reflection and preparation 2020 has brought with it many challenges for different sectors and has seen a rise in levels of uncertainty for millions across the globe. As an institution that exists to enable the philanthropic and social investment sector, this year has been one of rapid development for us. We hope you…
Meet the Advisory Board: How Theo Sowa envisions CAPSI as a facilitator of Africa’s future There is much that we have learnt from our rich and diverse African history that we can use to strengthen our continent for the future. The importance of nurturing communities, celebrating diversity and being deliberate about documenting the richness of our stories in our own voices, enables us to position the continent to prosper…
Meet the Advisory Board: How Dion Chang believes CAPSI can serve as an enabler of the future of Africa Discussions about the world of the future provide us with the opportunity to have progressive conversations but require the right mix of ambition, information and strategy in order to yield meaningful outcomes. Having a conversation with…
Get to know CAPSI Research Student: Lloyd Derengi Lloyd Derengi is a PhD student, born in Marondera, Zimbabwe. After completing his early basic education, Lloyd moved to Zambia where he worked and attained his diploma and undergraduate degree, eventually attaining his Masters in Business Administration and other certifications upon relocating to South Africa. Q:…
Get to know CAPSI Research Student: Matilda Owusu-Ansah Matilda Owusu-Ansah is a PhD student who is passionate about philanthropy and making a positive impact in her communities. The experience she has gained in philanthropy has allowed her to be a positive and motivating force in her projects. Q: What are you researching and what…
From the Desk of the Director August 2020 The year 2020 surprised all of us. We expected to implement our programmes as had been done previously. A few weeks into the year with COVID-19 infections rapidly increasing in China, it became very clear that our lives would look different this year. By the 6th…
We’ve already commenced our Aspire, Higher programme in South Africa with Wits and are identifying partners in Nigeria for a 2021 roll out there. The Wits MBA students’ entries will be judged on 16 July and this document provides more details on the virtual event.
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An automotive pioneer, philanthropist, and leader in the community, Charles Stewart Mott cared about innovation, fairness, and communities. By working toward a world where each individual’s quality of life is connected to the well-being of the community, both locally and globally, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation continues this legacy.
A founding funder of the Centre, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation supported the establishment of the Chair and continues to support our programmes.
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