Conversations With is a audio series highlighting the people, issues, and practices that are part of the discussions about private philanthropy’s support for programs to benefit communities across Africa. Click on the title below to listen.
In this segment Niamani Mutima, Executive Director of the Africa Grantmakers’ Affinity Group talks with Seth Mulli, Executive Director of the Youth Bridge Trust (YBT) based in South Africa. Seth describes YBT's approach in working with public and private sector partners to equip young people with the knowledge and skills needed to embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
In this segment, Jonathan Gunthorp, Executive Director of SRHR Africa Trust (SAT), and youth activists Prudence Chavula from Malawi and Teboho Bertha Mohloai from Lesotho discuss youth-driven led activism means and how youth activists impact grassroots and policy spaces.
In this segment, Louise Driver and Sarah Rennie of the Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa talk with Vuyiswa Sidzumo of the Ford Foundation about the role this philanthropy support organization played in helping funders respond to the impact of COVID-19 on civil society organizations and the communities they serve in South Africa.
In this segment, civil society activists discuss the recent protests in eSwatini, the government response, and the challenges facing civil society organizations and activists working to promote democratic practices and government policies to benefit the community.
In this segment, Nikiwe Kaunda of the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) talks with Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh of the International Commission of Jurists and Deprose Muchena of Amnesty International about recent protests in eSwatini and how funders can support civil society organizations calling for needed change. This conversation took place on July 19, 2021.
In this segment, Sarah Armstrong of the Internet Society Foundation and Dawit Bekeke and Nermine El Saadany of the Internet Society discuss their work to support internet expansion and access, the current state of connectivity across Africa, and how community networks are helping to close the digital divide.
In this segment, Ese Emerhi of Kiisi Trust Fund discusses her article “What’s the Matter with Small Grants?” about the role and limitation of small grants, the power dynamic inherent in grantmaking, and the possibilities in supporting communities in conflict.
In this segment, Eddah Jowah and Dr. Tendai Murisa of the Sivio Institute discuss their research on community philanthropy in Zimbabwe and the importance of understanding the different forms of community philanthropy and how it helps to address challenges and build connection.
In this segment, AGAG Executive Director Niamani Mutima talks with Dr. Alcinda Honwana and Nyeleti Honwana, co-authors of "Youth and COVID-19 Prevention in Africa."
In this segment, Ese Emerhi, Project Director of the Kisii Trust Fund based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria discusses how this community foundation in the Delta Region of Nigeria was established and despite the challenges of working in an active conflict environment, how it is working to strengthen the Ogoni community.
In this segment, Umunyana Rugege of SECTION27, talks about her career and recent appointment to lead Section27 in South Africa, an organization with a history of championing citizen rights.
In this segment, Fiesta Warinwa and Didi Wamukoya of the African Wildlife Foundation. discuss the importance of conservation efforts to strengthen communities across Africa, the role that women play, and the need for policy and regulation enforcement.
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Why the Africa Grantmakers’ Affinity Group?
We believe that a strong network of informed and connected funders is a necessary ingredient for robust, effective and responsive philanthropy to benefit African communities.