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Neal is the Vice President of Programs at the Charles Stewart M Foundation, overseeing grantmaking and working to design and implement the Foundation’s grantmaking strategies.
He joins Prof. Moyo for a conversation that reflects on his experiences of enabling organisations across the globe as well as his insights into several topical matters; these include:
- The importance of local perspective in African philanthropy and civic engagement.
- How community philanthropy fosters self-reliance and impactful local change.
- The context of promoting renewable energy for agriculture in Africa through community-focused projects.
- Discussing philanthropic efforts that focus on community-driven needs and opportunities for impactful change.
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On this episode, Conversations on African Philanthropy podcast hosts Tyler Hauger from The Karibu Foundation together with Mercia Andrews representing The Rural Women's Assembly Southern Africa and Ogo Chukwudi from Trust Africa.
The importance of representation and agency in social movements.
They join Prof. Moyo in a conversation that focuses on Movement Building within Participatory Grant Making. They also reflect on several topics, such as;
Building a cohesive team from diverse backgrounds while navigating issues of loyalty and conflict.
The challenges that social movements face due to a shrinking space for civil society
The growing focus on intersectionality and movement building within social movements.
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Fredrick Sadia is the Secretary & National Coordinator at Volunteer Involving Organisations Society in Kenya, and Archimede Sekamana is the Executive Director at Rwanda Volunteer Network.
The role that volunteerism can play in leading to dignified socioeconomic transitions
They join Prof. Moyo in a conversation that looks at the value and future of volunteering on the continent in the context of youth and youth employment.
The topics of discussion that the conversation covers include:
Understanding the monetary value of volunteerism
Exploring different concepts of volunteering in the sector
The mechanisms that can sustainably finance volunteer programmes
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Walter Kasemba is the founder of Youth Unite Zambia, a youth-led organisation that is committed to fostering social, economic, and political transformation across the continent.
He joins Prof. Moyo in a conversation that reflects on his career journey, his experience working with young people, and his vision for youth development in Africa. Some of their talking points are:
- Discussing the contributions of the nonprofit sector towards dignified and fulfilling jobs.
- The challenges faced by young people in accessing job opportunities and pursuing their aspirations
- Advocating for transformation of Zambia's electoral process to be more inclusive
- Understanding dynamics of working with different segments of youth in rural areas.Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3
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Motunrayo Opayinka is the founder of Womenovate as well as a technology and business transformation executive with experience working in the private and public sectors.
In her conversation with Prof Moyo, she reflects on the intersection between society's sectors and touches on several talking points, including;
- Discussing the origins of WomenEvate and the need for gender inclusion in STEM sectors
- How investing and supporting women-owned businesses can enable a more diverse gender perspective
- Why there is a need for young people and women to participate in policy discussions
- How promoting knowledge and data around funding institutions in the Global South can create jobs for the futureVisit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3
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Hassan Mikazi is the Regional Chairperson of the Tanzania Albinism Society, which is a vocal and vibrant civil society organisation advocating the rights and interests of people living with Albinism.
In his conversation with Prof Moyo, Hassan discusses and reflects on topics which include;
- His work in advocating for health inclusion and disability rights
- How education can be used to address misconceptions about disabilities
- Why global collaboration to support marginalised communities should be encouragedVisit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3
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Upendo Ngumba is a Youth Participation and Economic Rights Officer at the United Nations Association of Tanzania. In conversation with Prof. Moyo, she reflects on the importance and impact of youth participation, connecting this to the opportunity of understanding how to eradicate youth unemployment in Africa.
Some of their talking points include;
- Why sustainability strategies in project management
- The challenges faced during the implementation of youth economic rights initiatives
- Why young people should be included in policy change and implementation programmesVisit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3
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Prof Karuti Kanyinga is an accomplished development researcher and scholar with extensive national and international experience. He has published extensively and is renowned for his contributions to scholarship and knowledge in governance and development. .
In this conversation with Prof Moyo, he reflects on the changing politics of development in African societies over the last four decades, which include talking points such as;
- Reflecting on the demand for government accountability, impacting political elites and institutions across Africa.
- Observations of youth turning to technology for societal change
- Why Public sector reforms are crucial for responsive institutions in Africa.
- The importance of mentoring, research, and international linkages for students
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Halima Mahomed is an Independent Researcher and Philanthropy Consultant with vast experience in advocacy, technical support, and subject matter advisory. Her work is focused on strengthening the knowledge, practice and impact of philanthropy in Africa and advancing social justice philanthropy.
In conversation with Prof. Moyo, Halima reflects on her research journey while unpacking many of the observations she has made in recent years. Some of the talking points include;
- The growth in African philanthropy knowledge generation and redefining its paradigms
- Why mainstream philanthropy may consider constituent organising spaces and social movements as part of the development space.
- Why collaboration and support are critical inputs to creating spaces for social movementsVisit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3
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Amanda Sibiya is a Brand Strategist and the Founder of Haditi Africa. Her vision is to enable prosperous, industry-leading continental brands that can succeed in the digital age, and represent innovation in the global landscape.
In conversation with Prof Moyo, she reflects on her entrepreneurial journey and the lessons gained along the way, including,
- The unique business challenges faced in different African countries
- How networking and communication are enablers to seizing business opportunities
- How fostering interpersonal trust can drive community and business development
- Why brands need to be conscious and adapt to contemporary issues like climate change
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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 practicesVisit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3
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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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