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…
The Centre on Philanthropy and Social Investment and Wits Business School will host a PhD Writing and Methodology Workshop for students and candidates from across Africa and its Diaspora. This workshop is ideal for students who require coaching with framing and submitting successful proposals, as well as candidates who are seeking guidance from seasoned academic…
The Academic Publishing Workshop Series is a response to the perceived challenges faced by academics when writing, submitting, and publishing their work. In line with the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) theme of “The Year of Publication”, the workshop could not have come at a more opportune time. This series aims to…
The Resilient Urban Communities (RUC) PhD Seminar aims to improve the research work of current PhD students and broaden their perspectives by giving them the opportunity to discuss their research ideas and results in a supportive environment, where they receive constructive feedback from an audience consisting of peers as well as senior researchers in the…
In South Africa, June is celebrated as Youth Month which is a period of remembering past struggles and reflecting on youth development going forward. In commemoration of the youth, the next instalment of the Kisima Quarterly Dialogue will be hosted under the theme: “Growing Youth Involvement in Philanthropy for a Transformed Society”. We invite you…
Society Talks is a public dialogue series hosted by the Southern Africa Trust, bringing together stakeholders within the development, business and civil society communities to inform, engage and share experiences with the broader society. On November 4 2020 instalment was hosted by CAPSI Director Prof. Bhekinknosi Moyo. The discussion was centred around using philanthropy…
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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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