From the months of July to September 2023, our Centre will host Tyler Dale Hauger from the Karibu Foundation in Norway. Tyler and his family will be spending some time in the country with us embarking on a participatory grant making research project. Innovative funding models have been emerging within the field of “participatory grantmaking” (PGM)…
Through an ongoing partnership with Wits Business School (WBS) and the Canadian based Carleton University, the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) has offered a joint elective on Philanthropy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a faculty exchange programme with Carleton’s Masters in Philanthropy and Non-Profit Leadership (MPNL) programme. This partnership commenced in…
At the end of 2022, the Centre of African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) reflected on numerous conversations centered on the work and impact of women across the philanthropic sector. To gain insights, build resources, and foster a progressive community, the Centre launched what would initially be known as the Women in African Philanthropy Initiative,…
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…
We join our partners in the call for papers for Resilient Urban Communities Social Enterprises and Nonprofits as Service Providers and Vehicles for Participation in African Megacities seminar. Venue and location American University Cairo, Egypt Dates Monday 10th to Tuesday 11th October 2023 Enquiries and submissions ruc_gerhartcenter@aucegypt.edu Deadlines Submission of Abstracts: Tuesday, 1 August 2023…
By Keratiloe Mogotsi Sustainability of governance and leadership remains the challenge for the non-profit sector, limiting its ability to address deep social and economic challenges in Africa. In response to the urgent need for an NGO leadership transition programme that will assist civil society, the Innocent Chukuma Leadership Fellowship was launched in 2018 as the Africa…
By Thandi Makhubele Participating in the Emerging Leaders International Fellows Programme at the City University of New York (CUNY) was a life-changing experience that has made a significant impact on my professional and personal growth. My time on the Fellowship enabled me to start work on my research proposal that is focused on Strengthening African…
The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) is a leading research institution on African philanthropy, with a mission to advance knowledge, foster innovation, and catalyse transformative change in the sector. Through our research, education, and engagement programs, we aim to promote effective and sustainable philanthropic practices in Africa, and to build a vibrant…
The project will be carried out in cooperation with an African-led network of academic institutions and will include research, knowledge dissemination, training, policy creation, and advocacy. Johannesburg, 13 April 2023 – The Mastercard Foundation has provided support to the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at the Wits Business School to enable vital…
Call for Abstracts We invite researchers and academics to submit abstracts and research papers to be considered for the 2nd African Philanthropy Academic Conference which will take place in Dakar, Senegal on Monday 31 July to Tuesday 1 August 2023. Context Global events such as the war in Ukraine, slowing economies, the persistence of…
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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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