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Conversations on African Philanthropy

Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment

The Conversations on African Philanthropy podcast features leaders and game-changers whose work has enabled social investment and philanthropy in Africa. Hosted by the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI), the podcast supports the mission of promoting social change by fostering a culture of effective giving and corporate social and civic responsibility.Founded in 2017 and situated within Wits Business School, CAPSI aspires to nurture a new generation of African experts,

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42:39

In Conversation with Walter Kasempa

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/10/24

Send us a textWalter 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 challenge...

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31:58

In Conversation with Motunrayo Opayinka

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/10/22

Send us a textMotunrayo 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 gen...

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37:16

In Conversation with Hassan Mikazi

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/10/17

Send us a textHassan 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 marginalise...

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25:49

In Conversation with Upendo Ngumba

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/10/14

Send us a textUpendo 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 initiati...

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39:57

In Conversation with Karuti Kanyinga

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/10/08

Send us a textProf 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 acc...

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70:07

In Conversation with Halima Mahomed

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/10/03

Send us a textHalima 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;- Th...

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48:33

In Conversation with Amanda Sibya

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/09/30

Send us a textAmanda 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 bus...

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55:07

In Conversation with Naggib Chakhane and James Phiri

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/09/16

Send us a textJames 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 charit...

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30:12

In Conversation with Ezekiel Takam

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/09/09

Send us a textEzekiel 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 fulfi...

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38:06

In Conversation with Benjamin Bellegy

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/08/29

Send us a textBenjamin 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 sec...

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21:21

In Conversation with Christelle Karekezi

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/08/22

Send us a Text Message.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-dr...

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51:03

In Conversation with Julia Standish-White

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/08/13

Send us a Text Message.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...

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58:39

In Conversation with Tendai Murisa

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/08/06

Send us a Text Message.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 philanthro...

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56:02

In Conversation with Jeremy Maarman

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/07/23

Send us a Text Message.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- Em...

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45:29

In Conversation with Prayer Rikhotso

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/07/09

Send us a Text Message.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...

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58:48

In Conversation with Shaun Samuels

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/07/02

Send us a Text Message.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 communit...

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54:04

In Conversation with Daphney Nemakhavhani

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/06/18

Send us a Text Message.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- ...

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47:32

In Conversation with Colleen Lowe-Morna

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/06/11

Send us a Text Message.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...

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32:28

In Conversation with Gill Bates

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/06/04

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. Som...

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47:28

In Conversation with David Everatt

Conversations on African Philanthropy ·

2024/05/27

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 develop...

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