On 11 March 2025, Binaifer Nowrojee, President of the Open Society Foundations (OSF), delivered a powerful lecture at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Hosted by the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI), the lecture and high-level panel explored the potential of philanthropy in addressing Africa’s systemic challenges in a sustainable manner,…
The published stories of Africa and her people have been predominately framed through Western and often patriarchal lenses. This has resulted in the marginalisation of the perspectives and the misrepresentation of the voices of African women. The limited body of literature by African authors across genres presents an urgency for a landscape which is a…
Wycliffe Ouma, Eleanor Chipeta and Dennis Osei Thanks to a substantive grant received in 2023, our Centre has embarked on a project that aims to research and publish knowledge on the contributions of the nonprofit sector to African economies, with a specific focus on the creation of dignified and fulfilling work for young people living…
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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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