Call for Sessions: 6th African Philanthropy Conference

Call for Sessions: 6th African Philanthropy Conference

The co-convenors of the 6th African Philanthropy Conference (6APC) invite organisations, researchers and practitioners to submit session proposals for the conference. Under the theme “Sustainable Financing for Development in the Majority World”, 6APC will explore financing practices and models that enable African economic sovereignty, local agency and long-term sustainability. Set to be hosted at The…

6th African Philanthropy Conference Call For Academic Abstracts

6th African Philanthropy Conference Call For Academic Abstracts

The convenors of the 6th African Philanthropy Conference (6APC) invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit abstracts for the academic dimension of the conference. The 6th APC, under the theme “Sustainable Financing for Development in the Majority World, will explore financing models that ensure African economic sovereignty, local agency, and long-term sustainability. Set to be hosted at The…

Call For Applications: Ph.D Writing and Methodology Workshop 

Call For Applications: Ph.D Writing and Methodology Workshop 

We are inviting applications for our annual Ph.D Writing and Research Methodology Workshop. Open to PhD students registered at African universities at any research stage, this workshop will offer delegates hands-on coaching from specialists, enabling them to sharpen their academic writing and research capabilities. Delegates will gain practical knowledge on aspects such as writing skills…

Stronger Humanitarian Engagement Requires Local Knowledge

Stronger Humanitarian Engagement Requires Local Knowledge

Stronger Humanitarian Engagement Requires Local Knowledge We are pleased to announce an upcoming webinar that will delve into the critical role of local knowledge in enhancing humanitarian engagement. This session is informed by a recent policy brief authored by Mohamed Aden Hassan and Nauja Kleist.   Webinar Details: Title: Stronger Humanitarian Engagement Requires Local Knowledge…

Reflections from 2024 CAPSI graduates

Zanele Makombe, Masters of Management in African Philanthropy, 2024 My journey began with a restlessness to pursue studies in a field outside my initial focus. During my search for opportunities, I came across the African Philanthropy Masters Programme, which piqued my interest in philanthropy. This new direction felt aligned with my experiences working with nonprofits,…

Adɔyɛ: Profiling the impact of women in African Philanthropy

Thandi Makhubele The Adɔyɛ, Women in African Philanthropy Programme, embedded within CAPSI, continues to make remarkable progress in amplifying the voices and contributions of African women in philanthropy. Rooted in principles of inclusion, collaboration, and transformative leadership, Adɔyɛ is redefining the philanthropic landscape through a distinctly pan-African lens. Over recent months, the programme has achieved…

Publications: Growing the footprint of resources

Publications: Growing the footprint of resources

Xolani Dlamini The current year of 2024, leading to 2025 proves potential for CAPSI to continue contributing to the body of knowledge in various research areas of philanthropy and social investment across Africa and abroad, with new endeavours and different interpretations of the field. In response to perceived challenges faced by early career academics when…

Academic excellence in African Philanthropy: Running while others walk

Academic excellence in African Philanthropy: Running while others walk

Jacob Mati Over a decade ago, the late eminent African political economist, Thandika Mkandawire, invoked the ghost of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere in framing his inaugural lecture as the first ever Professor and Chair of African Development at the London School of Economics and Political Science, when he argued that in response to the many challenges …

From the Desk of the Director

From the Desk of the Director

by Bhekinkosi Moyo CAPSI continues to witness considerable growth since its establishment, first as a Chair in African Philanthropy between 2014 and 2017, and then as a Centre since 2018. The growth has been witnessed in various dimensions. The first dimension is our staffing capacity. There are now 25 members on staff, comprising of ten…

Re-centering philanthropic narratives: the importance of securing independent and autonomous resourcing

Re-centering philanthropic narratives: the importance of securing independent and autonomous resourcing

Perspectives from Adɔyɛ Women in African Philanthropy and Harambee~Ubuntu pan-African and Feminist Philanthropies Deep shifts are happening across the African continent and the African diaspora. These shifts are taking place across our collective understanding of the many ways that philanthropy is defined, in who is considered to be a philanthropist, and in our understanding of the…