The Academic Publishing Workshop Series is a response to the perceived challenges faced by academics when writing, submitting, and publishing their work. In line with the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) theme of “The Year of Publication”, the workshop could not have come at a more opportune time. This series aims to…
The Resilient Urban Communities (RUC) PhD Seminar aims to improve the research work of current PhD students and broaden their perspectives by giving them the opportunity to discuss their research ideas and results in a supportive environment, where they receive constructive feedback from an audience consisting of peers as well as senior researchers in the…
In South Africa, June is celebrated as Youth Month which is a period of remembering past struggles and reflecting on youth development going forward. In commemoration of the youth, the next instalment of the Kisima Quarterly Dialogue will be hosted under the theme: “Growing Youth Involvement in Philanthropy for a Transformed Society”. We invite you…
Society Talks is a public dialogue series hosted by the Southern Africa Trust, bringing together stakeholders within the development, business and civil society communities to inform, engage and share experiences with the broader society. On November 4 2020 instalment was hosted by CAPSI Director Prof. Bhekinknosi Moyo. The discussion was centred around using philanthropy…
The Conference is an opportunity for everyone involved to celebrate African philanthropy and the many stories of resilience; showcase various innovations and creative responses; assess the impact and begin to make sense of the world with and beyond COVID-19.
It has been a year of successful sourcing and publishing stories of giving and change from across African. The Kisima African Giving Platform continues diligently towards its mandate of documenting authentic stories and creating a space philanthropy conversation. Kisima means ‘a well’ in Kiswahili, a perfect explanation of what the platform aims to achieve, that…
The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP) at the University of Cambridge and CAPSI recently announced a landmark collaborative partnership to further understand the impact of philanthropy across African communities, private sector organisations, foundations, and key individuals. The objective of this partnership is to increase the development of joint projects between the two Centres in a deliberate effort…
Philanthropy, in its simplest form, is the act of using one’s resources for the benefit of others. And while we may now have a more expanded definition of the term which is more institutional in implementation, it is humbling to encounter a reminder of the simple definition through the stories of others. Mohamadou Sy is…
Transitioning through your career to align with personal values holds very true for Advisory Board member, Bongiwe Mlangeni, who started her career as a journalist covering socio-economic and women’s rights issues. Her journey has seen her play a proactive role in promoting philanthropy in support of human rights and social justice projects across southern Africa….
On the 8th of April, CAPSI hosted 14 students and 2 faculty members from Auburn University on a visit to our facilities at Wits Business School in Johannesburg. Students from Auburn University’s Public Policy and Public Administration unit are required to complete an international site visit for a period of 2 weeks as part of their…
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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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