By Keratiloe Mogotsi Sustainability of governance and leadership remains the challenge for the non-profit sector, limiting its ability to address deep social and economic challenges in Africa. In response to the urgent need for an NGO leadership transition programme that will assist civil society, the Innocent Chukuma Leadership Fellowship was launched in 2018 as the Africa…
By Thandi Makhubele Participating in the Emerging Leaders International Fellows Programme at the City University of New York (CUNY) was a life-changing experience that has made a significant impact on my professional and personal growth. My time on the Fellowship enabled me to start work on my research proposal that is focused on Strengthening African…
Our Centre recently completed an evaluation exercise that provided us with the opportunity to reflect on our founding vision and mission while measuring our progress and impact. This evaluation also helped us to critically identify wins and losses of our journey so far and pathways that we used to learn and improve our interventions. As…
In the month of March, our team and the Executive Management of Wits Business School welcomed the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation leadership team, who were in the country as part of a regional oversight visit. This visit provided us with the platform to showcase the positive impact that has been achieved through the Foundation’s funding…
The Research Spotlight Series offers insights into various expressions of philanthropic forms, types and practices across the continent. We have worked with several researchers and partners in Africa to begin to write a new narrative on African Philanthropy and Social Investment. In this edition the speakers are Associate Professor at the University of Yaoundé…
The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) is a leading research institution on African philanthropy, with a mission to advance knowledge, foster innovation, and catalyse transformative change in the sector. Through our research, education, and engagement programs, we aim to promote effective and sustainable philanthropic practices in Africa, and to build a vibrant…
The project will be carried out in cooperation with an African-led network of academic institutions and will include research, knowledge dissemination, training, policy creation, and advocacy. Johannesburg, 13 April 2023 – The Mastercard Foundation has provided support to the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at the Wits Business School to enable vital…
Call for Abstracts We invite researchers and academics to submit abstracts and research papers to be considered for the 2nd African Philanthropy Academic Conference which will take place in Dakar, Senegal on Monday 31 July to Tuesday 1 August 2023. Context Global events such as the war in Ukraine, slowing economies, the persistence of…
The Centre on Philanthropy and Social Investment and Wits Business School will host a PhD Writing and Methodology Workshop for students and candidates from across Africa and its Diaspora. This workshop is ideal for students who require coaching with framing and submitting successful proposals, as well as candidates who are seeking guidance from seasoned academic…
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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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