Imbokodo launchpad was announced as the winner of the Aspire Higher Project, which aims to fulfill a vision of girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa will have access to engaging sexual health education through innovation and ideation.
2021 has been the year that pushed many of us to learn new ways to communicate with our audiences. This did not, however, hinder the efforts of the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI). As the Centre, we adapted to the ever-changing environment. We were able to accomplish a lot and further grow…
By Xolani Dlamini (Digital Publisher) As we reflect on the year 2021, indeed, there have been many great challenges but equally, we have had some opportunities and monumental breakthroughs, particularly in science. This is reflected in many of our initiatives and research works that we embarked on as CAPSI. In line with the Centre’s mandate,…
Creating social impact in the work that I do gives me purpose. It is for this reason that I decided to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation – I wanted to know more, to do more. The Landscaping African Philanthropy module was the best introduction to the learning…
By Mapaseka Mokwele (Kisima Media Consultant) The Kisima African Giving Platform was launched on the 29th of September 2021 as the platform to showcase African Philanthropy, to promote good giving stories from across Africa. The platform seeks to demonstrate that Africans in their different ways always give towards their community for public good. The COVID-19…
By Keratiloe Mogotsi (Lecturer in African Philanthropy) With seven masterclasses, three certificate programmes, a postgraduate diploma already underway and a Masters in Management programme on the horizon, African philanthropy has taken the centre stage as a fully-fledged academic offering at Wits Business School, targeting philanthropy practitioners and interested parties far and wide. The postgraduate diploma…
By Thandi Makhubele (Acting Programmes Manager) The year 2021, like the previous one, was challenging for everyone. CAPSI was not spared but we continued to carry out activities as they were outlined in the Centre’s Business Plan and Operations Plan. As with most donor-funded entities, both the business plan and operations plan are broken down…
CAPSI is proud to share with you our contribution to the “HIV at 40: A Worlds Aids Day Premiere” programme. “HIV at 40” was produced in order to raise awareness for HIV, explore current testing and treatment, and look at what the future of HIV may look like. Produced in partnership with ITN Productions Industry…
The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment is an incredible resource for Wits Business School, the broader Wits community and our society at large. The Wits Development and Fundraising Office has been very fortunate to be able to work closely with CAPSI since the Centre’s inception. Of late CAPSI has provided invaluable advice and…
Pursuing this programme offered by CAPSI and Wits Business School was the most fulfilling decision I’ve ever taken for my personal and professional development. When I enrolled, my knowledge of African philanthropy was limited, even though I have personally experienced immense philanthropic support through my educational career (I was a scholarship recipient from Grade 8…
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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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