Educators propelling the vision of African expertise

Bhekinkosi Moyo  Bheki is CAPSI’s Director and Editor of the International Review on African Philanthropy and Social Investment Journal. He brings his experience in knowledge generation, policy analysis and building capable institutions. He lectures ‘Landscaping African Philanthropy’, ‘Public Policy and Law’, ‘African Gifting and Philanthropy’ and ‘Resourcing Philanthropy’. Jacob Mati Jacob is CAPSI’s Deputy Director…

2023 African Philanthropy Conference

A highlight on our annual calendar is the African Philanthropy Conference. This is a gathering of the continent’s philanthropic institutions and stakeholders that we are delighted to co-host alongside TrustAfrica, Africa Philanthropy Forum, African Philanthropy Network, East Africa Philanthropy Network and Southern Africa Trust.   Since 2019, the Conference has served as a platform for…

CAPSI and Mastercard Foundation Partner Towards Youth Employment Research

The Mastercard Foundation has provided support to the Centre to enable research on knowledge and opportunities that align with the Foundation’s Young Africa Works Strategy. This will enable the possibility of 30 million young people on the continent to secure dignified and fulfilling work by 2030.   This support from Mastercard Foundation facilitates our mission…

Women in African Philanthropy Initiative: Reflection of Launch
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Women in African Philanthropy Initiative: Reflection of Launch

At the end of 2022, the Centre of African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) reflected on numerous conversations centered on the work and impact of women across the philanthropic sector. To gain insights, build resources, and foster a progressive community, the Centre launched what would initially be known as the Women in African Philanthropy Initiative,…

Convening on Civic Space in Africa – The Role of Philanthropy
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Convening on Civic Space in Africa – The Role of Philanthropy

We look forward to hosting a stakeholder convening on Civic Space in Africa which will serve as a platform for dialogue, learning, and strategising around the critical issues facing civil society organisations, human rights defenders, policymakers, and other key actors in the promotion and defense of civic space in the region. Overview Civil society as…

Call for Papers: Resilient Urban Communities PhD Seminar

Call for Papers: Resilient Urban Communities PhD Seminar

We join our partners in the call for papers for Resilient Urban Communities Social Enterprises and Nonprofits as Service Providers and Vehicles for Participation in African Megacities seminar. Venue and location American University Cairo, Egypt Dates Monday 10th to Tuesday 11th October 2023 Enquiries and submissions ruc_gerhartcenter@aucegypt.edu Deadlines Submission of Abstracts: Tuesday, 1 August 2023…

Researcher Feature: Tendai Murisa – Reshaping Philanthropy for Africa

The diaspora is thought to be Africans working outside the continent, yet many Africans are migrant workers and learners who sharpen their trade within the wisdom of what the continent offers and use their experiences to conceive authentic and sustainable solutions. Tendai Murisa is one such person who has crafted his career in Zimbabwe and…

Reaching Communities and promoting a culture of giving

Our portfolios undertake projects which allow us to connect with members of our community through targeted and thematic objectives. We invites you to opt in to these projects and share them within your networks. Women in African Philanthropy Initiative Women and women’s organisations are known for their great impact in underdeveloped communities, however women’s Giving…

Publishing rigorous research with an African lens

One of our Centre’s goals is to build a body of knowledge on Philanthropy, Social Investment and related disciplines. In fulfilling this, we work with a community of Research Associates who have specialised in various fields and bring a contextual and African narrative to their work. Our Research Associates are commissioned to publish articles and…

Educators propelling the vision of African expertise in philanthropy

In our quest to offer world-class courses, we have recruited a pool of highly qualified lecturers who are specialists in their fields and dedicated to producing a strong calibre of professionals. Meet the lecturers Bhekinkosi Moyo  Bheki is the Director at the Centre and Editor of the International Review on African Philanthropy and Social Investment…