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James Phiri and Naggib Chakhane join Prof Moyo in a conversation to reflect on the work of The Virtual Doctors. The organisation uses technology to connect health workers in isolated health centres with doctors who support diagnosing patient symptoms.
During this conversation, the guests enjoy an interactive discussion that includes
- How Virtual Doctors connect rural clinicians to doctors for better healthcare
- Why volunteer commitment is a key strength of the telemedicine charity
- How healthcare services provide invaluable support to community development
- How to ensure ethical data handling in infrastructure development
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Ezekiel Kwetchi Takam is a doctoral researcher at the University of Geneva, whose academic interests are in developing and democratising ethical knowledge.
In his conversation with Prof Moyo, Ezekiel discusses several matters about Artificial Intelligence and philanthropy, including;
- Exploring the interface between Theology and AI
- Learning from how the government of Togo implemented AI to identify and provide emergency funds to those in extreme need
- The role that AI can fulfil in shaping African philanthropy
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Benjamin Bellegy is the Executive Director of WINGS, who has deep expertise in leading international programmes on civil society strengthening, sustainable development and post-disaster reconstruction.
In this conversation with Prof Moyo, Benjamin reflects on the work of WINGS who were active participants at the 5th African Philanthropy Conference and discusses the following points:
- How WINGS has evolved over the years to become a significant force in the philanthropic sector
- Why membership-based organisations need to shift from the old model to co-creating the future with members
- Recognising and supporting local agencies in development work
- Exploring Indigenous philanthropy and its impact on modern philanthropic practices -
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Christelle Karekazi is a development practitioner, currently serving as Regional Head of Africa Global Resource Mobilisation and Partnership at BRAC International. She specialises in exclusion and poverty-related issues, focusing on women and children.
In this conversation with Prof Moyo, Christelle reflects on the role of philanthropy in Rwanda, and discusses the following points:
- The power of embracing homegrown solutions post-genocide for reconstruction
- Community-driven justice and rebuilding initiatives
- Emphasising the value of collaboration for impactful fundraising and resource mobilisation
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Julia Standish-White is a manager in Bridgespan Group's Johannesburg office, and supports philanthropists in developing their African investment strategies and portfolios.
In this conversation, Julia and Prof Moyo discuss Bridgespan Group's recent "How African NGOs Grow" report and unpack topics such as:
- African NGOs facing funding challenges and dependencies on international sources
- Exploring the impact of emerging progressive funding models on funding in Africa
- NGOs exploring blended finance approaches through income-generating activities
- The importance of understanding aid architecture and localisation in African NGOs
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Tendai Murisa is the Founder and Executive Director of the SIVIO Institute. He is a development practitioner, researcher, and advocate for pro-poor development across Africa.
In this conversation with Prof Moyo, Tendai reflects on the lessons and growth gained over the last few years, touching on points such as
- The common link between different disciplines in social studies
- Opportunities and contradictions in philanthropy
- Establishing African agency through philanthropy
- Alternative thinking beyond electoral solutions in Zimbabwe.
- The importance of philanthropy in society
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Jeremy Maarman is the Executive Director of the Initiative for Community Advancement (ICA) based in Piketberg on the West Coast of South Africa, which has grown from a national youth network into a vibrant community foundation.
In this conversation with Prof Moyo, Jeremy reflects on the lessons and growth gained over the last few years, touching on points such as
- The Importance of African Philanthropy Conferences
- How to transform local funds into community projects
- Empowering communities through youth-driven development projects
- Implementing the "Four C's approach in Community Foundation
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Prayer Rikhotso is the co-founder of the Mhlanga Rikhotso Foundation, which aims to empower and unleash the potential of South Africa's youth through mentorship and education, among its many initiatives.
In this conversation, Prayer discusses the founding values of the foundation, reflects on the vision that it has set and the lessons gained along the way, such as:
- Emphasising collaboration and sharing as best practices
- Empowering disenfranchised youth for social change
- Implementing interventions that change the narrative and empower beneficiaries
- Seeking opportunities for funding the organisation and beneficiaries
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Shaun Samuels is an advocate for social change, equality, and justice. He is the Managing Director of SGS Consulting, bringing a wealth of experience working with community foundations across Southern Africa with a focus on development, research and grantmaking.
In this conversation, he reflects on and discusses the following aspects of his work:
- The importance of community philanthropy for grassroots development
- Challenges in defining African philanthropy and community giving
- Challenges with funders-driven initiative and endowment fascination
- Empowerment through community-driven development
- Social justice and philanthropy in the community foundation
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Daphney Nemakhavhani is the Director of the University of Johannesburg's Institutional Development and Fundraising Office. She has been instrumental in the mobilisation of resources for the university and brings a wealth of insights into how such a vital function can be integrated into institutions of higher learning on the continent.
In this episode, Daphney discusses amongst other topics;
- The Importance of education and dedicated bodies in the fundraising profession
- The challenges faced by historically disadvantaged universities in fundraising
- Encouraging alumni to give back through active engagement and solicitation
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Colleen is the founder and first CEO of Gender Links, a trainer, researcher and writer who has worked across the southern Africa region.
In this episode, she reflects on experiences from her career, which has consistently focused on gender inclusion. Some of the talking points include:
- What it takes to transition from a founder to their successor
- How to create mutually beneficial relationships between NGOs and business
- Why decentralising and focusing on local chapters can benefit communities
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Gill is the CEO of Southern Africa Philanthropy Foundation, formerly known as Charities Aid Foundation Southern Africa. She is a CSI specialist with extensive experience in the financial services sector and has managed trusts and foundations of numerous stock exchange-listed companies.
In this episode, she shares insights from overseeing an organisational transition while sharing her observations on global changes that have impacted corporate social investment and the civil society sector. Some of the talking points include:
- Challenges locating nonprofit organisations during lockdown
- Leading a nonprofit organisation with a focus on corporate partnership
- South African civil society facing funding crisis in 2024
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David has over 30 years of experience in applied socio-economic and development research, political and governance reform, monitoring & evaluation design and implementation across sub-Saharan Africa.
In this conversation, he offers a valuable analysis of socio-economic matters while sharing insights and lessons gained from his active career in research and development leadership, such as:
- Giving as a profound act in a globalised capitalist world.
- Focus on mobilising resources for development, not philanthropy.
- Youth need to get involved in politics and voting
- Addressing governance issues from an African perspective
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The Conversations on African Philanthropy Podcast is an exciting library of content housed within the Centre of African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI), a unique institution that specialises in research and academic offerings on the study of philanthropy. In this short series, you will meet Centre team members, hear how they have experienced the sector and learn about their work in developing academic offerings.
Mudiwa Gavaza, Sfiso Lubisi and Thandi Makhubele work with CAPSI's research and publications portfolio. In this conversation, they reflect on, amongst other topics:
- The Centre's special initiatives like the Women in Philanthropy programme
- Integrating language skills through its programmes
- The intersection between philanthropy and business
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The Conversations on African Philanthropy Podcast is an exciting library of content housed within the Centre of African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI), a unique institution that specialises in research and academic offerings on the study of philanthropy. In this special series, you will meet Centre team members, hear how they have experienced the sector and learn about their work in developing academic offerings.
Xolani Dlamini, Tsele Moloi and Drs Wycliffe Ouma and Eleanor Chipeta work with CAPSI's research and publications portfolio. In this conversation, they reflect on, amongst other topics:
- How social impact can be measured and studied
- Managing submissions and peer review process in academic publishing
- The importance of investing in data for research and impact
- Establishing sustainable relationships with existing research institutions
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The Conversations on African Philanthropy Podcast is an exciting library of content housed within the Centre of African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) which is a unique institution that specialises in research and academic offerings on the study of philanthropy. In this special series, you will meet members of the Centre's team, hear how they have experienced the sector and learn about their work in developing academic offerings.
Prof. Jacob Mati, Dr Melody Mandevere and Joseph Subothongo work with CAPSI's academic offerings. In this conversation, they reflect on, amongst other topics:
- How the Centre continues to offer successful doctorate, masters and postgraduate academic programmes
- Why it is important to ensure that students have positive experiences
- How the Centre has built partnerships with sector practitioners and guest lecturers
- Why it is important to professionalise the sector for the benefit of the continent's development
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Briggs is an activist, analyst and commentator on African politics and development issues whose work has been widely published. He is currently the Programs Director at TrustAfrica, overseeing a diverse portfolio of programs and initiatives that deal with themes relevant to development and equality on the continent.
In this conversation, he offers his reflections and comments on, amongst many others,
- Creating a collaborative framework for mobilizing resources towards change and transformation
- Ensuring citizen input and social economic justice, particularly in the Zimbabwe crisis
- How Arts and Culture are catalysts for societal change
- The importance of social movements in shaping future answers to critical global questions -
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Sekoetlane is a development practitioner and activist, currently serving as the Director of the African Climate Foundation's New Economy Hub.
During this conversation, they reflect on recent developments impacting the work of Climate Action advocacy and unpack why Climate Change remains a crucial development matter that needs support through social investment and African philanthropy.
Some of the talking points in the conversation include
- Impacts of climate change on food systems and education
- Addressing the complexities of social spending and climate action
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Chiedza is the Senior Manager at Hlanganisa Community Fund for Social and Gender Justice, and leads its Program Development & Knowledge Management pillar.
Her conversation offers insights into the importance of community-based organisations in the philanthropic ecosystem, and how efforts to strengthen partnerships between organisations working at the grassroots of development, funders and policymakers can benefit the impact of African philanthropy. She also reflects on
- The barriers that are faced by community-based organisations
- How Hlanganisa generates value as a grant-maker for community-focused efforts
- How her studies in African Philanthropy have empowered her professional and personal efforts -
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Barbara Sematimba is the Chief Steward at CivSource Africa. She is a development practitioner with a decade of experience in human rights and social justice.
In this conversation, Barbara unpacks the importance of fostering leadership within executive teams, and how creating opportunities where individuals can gain real-world experience can lead to more focused development.
Other discussion points of the conversation include
- Lessons from having launched development efforts
- Managing within a learning-focused organisation
- Defining what 360° Leadership is - Vis mere