To read the advert in Arabic click here. To read the advert in French click here. African Philanthropy and Social Investment Applications should be submitted in English only Wits Business School ( www.wbs.ac.za ) – University of the Witwatersrand The Wits Business School (WBS) is internationally recognised and accredited. It has spearheaded innovation,…
The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at the Wits Business School (University of the Witwatersrand), with the support of the Mastercard Foundation invites applications for Doctoral Fellowship on the Non-Profit Sector and its Contribution to African Economies project. The aim of the PhD fellowship is to provide opportunities for young African doctoral…
The New Frontiers in African Philanthropy – 3rd African Philanthropy Academic Conference Important Dates & Information: Abstract Submission – Friday, 24 May 2024 Conference Registration Deadline – Friday, 28 June 2024 Notification of Acceptance – Friday, 31 May 2024 Venue: Elephant Hills, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Dates: Monday, 29 July to Friday, 2 August 2024…
The New Frontiers in African Philanthropy – 3rd African Philanthropy Academic Conference Important Dates & Information: Abstract Submission – Friday, 24 May 2024 Conference Registration Deadline – Friday, 28 June 2024 Notification of Acceptance – Friday, 31 May 2024 Venue: Elephant Hills, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Dates: Monday, 29 July to Friday, 2 August 2024…
Resilient Urban Communities (RUC) Social Enterprises and Nonprofits as Service Providers and Vehicles for Participation in African Megacities Venue and location: University of the Witwatersrand, Wits Business School, 2 St David’s Place, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2193 Dates: Tuesday 5th to Wednesday 6th March 2024, 2 days Enquiries and submissions: admin@capsi.co.za Deadlines…
Call for Abstracts We invite researchers and academics to submit abstracts and research papers to be considered for the inaugural African Philanthropy Academic Conference. Outstanding papers will be considered for publication in the International Review of Philanthropy and Social Investment Journal. Context Since our inception in 2018, we at the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social…
Quote: “Philanthropy can revitalise our communities and our democracy through its transformative potential to address the root causes of problems and have a lasting impact.” How does your research help develop African philanthropy? My research focuses on how social enterprises (SEs) and Non-profit organisations (NPOs) can contribute to resilient urban communities through their service delivery….
Quote: “Yes, the West has done a lot in Africa, but we need to write our Africa stories, heralding our challenges, opportunities and achievements.” How does your research help develop African philanthropy? Many people in Africa have a natural motivation to give, however, there are many factors that affect their giving. They are likely to…
Tell us about yourself and your career background. I consider myself a pracademic, having worked both in academia and development practice. I had 15 years of practice work with civil society organisations in various developing countries, before I transitioned into academia 12 years ago at the time of completing my PhD studies. I am also…
As much as we understand the world to be our oyster, our roots remain stemmed in Africa where many return to fulfil their life’s purpose. One such individual is Executive Director of TrustAfrica and CAPSI Advisory Board member, Ebrima Sall. Ebrima’s career journey started when he completed his higher education in France, where he was…
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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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