The Resilient Urban Communities (RUC) project exemplifies how collaboration can enable comprehensive and thoughtful research for development efforts. Recently, our Centre hosted the project’s convening in Johannesburg, South Africa, where we were joined by researchers, PhD students, social development practitioners, and other stakeholders. The theme of this convening was “Social enterprises and non-profits as…
We look forward to hosting a stakeholder convening on Civic Space in Africa which will serve as a platform for dialogue, learning, and strategising around the critical issues facing civil society organisations, human rights defenders, policymakers, and other key actors in the promotion and defense of civic space in the region. Overview Civil society as…
The Research Spotlight Series offers insights into various expressions of philanthropic forms, types and practices across the continent. We have worked with several researchers and partners in Africa to begin to write a new narrative on African Philanthropy and Social Investment. In this edition the speakers are Associate Professor at the University of Yaoundé…
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.
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.
The Postgraduate Diploma in African Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation is designed for students who are seeking specialisation in fundraising, advancement and partnership building. This qualification aims at improving the skills of professionals and also sharpening the analytical and critical thinking skills of those whose career trajectory is towards academia and research.
The role of Philanthropy in tackling Food Security Society Talks is a public dialogue hosted by the Southern Africa Trust, Mandela Institute for Development Studies, Graça Machel Trust and CAPSI to bring together stakeholders within the development and business community, civil society and the public to inform, engage and share experiences with the broader society. The collaborative series unpacks Food…
#Africanness – Webinar 30 June – Africa’s Contribution to Science and Technology
Thank you to our panelists and attendees for joining our Embracing our African Heritage webinar! This proved to be a very fruitful discussion where the themes of language, culture and innovation were unpacked by our all in attendance.
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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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