Story of AGAG podcast series
Program Notes
Challenging Narratives and Practices
“it’s important to challenge people to not only change the narrative, but change the practice.”
Challenging Narritives and Practices is part of the Story of AGAG podcast series. It explores the impact of AGAG’s work to improve philanthropic practices related to funding in Africa. We hear from grantmaking practitioners who were a part of the network. They share their perspectives on how AGAG created a unique and valued forum where the narratives about Africa that shape the practices of American funding in Africa were challenged. They describe how the candid discussions about power dynamics, race, and representation influenced them, and reflect AGAG’s impact and legacy. The podcast concludes with recommendations from AGAG’s Executive Director for practitioners, grantmaking organizations, and funder networks. (49 minutes)
In this episode we hear from the following noted philanthropy practitioners: Dr. Akwasi Aidoo, Dr. Omotade “Tade” Akin Aina, Chris Allen, Jennifer Astone, Karen Colvard, Raoul Davion, Steven Lawrence, Mamotshidisi “Mamo” Mohapi, Yvonne Moore, Sarah Mukasa, Niamani Mutima, Nicolette Naylor, Dan Robbins, and Vuyiswa Sidzumo. Their comments were taken from interviews conducted with AGAG’s Executive Director that took place in 2022. Learn more about them on the BIOS page.
The “Story of AGAG” is part of the AGAG Legacy Project to document its history and contributions to the philanthropy sector. The series was created and produced by Talaya Grimes, T Muse Media and Niamani Mutima, AGAG. The narration was written by Niamani Mutima.
To listen to the Story of AGAG on Apple and other podcast platforms search for the AGAG Legacy Project.
Creating Community
“I’ve always had this feeling that ... what’s really valued is my view as a philanthropy practitioner, who is doing grantmaking in the continent, rather than somebody who is working for a particular foundation”
Creating Community is part of the Story of AGAG podcast series. It tells the story of AGAG’s formation and evolution during its first decade. We hear from a diverse group of 20 grantmaking practitioners who participated in AGAG's activities.Through their reflections, we learn why AGAG emerged in 2000 from the Southern Africa Grantmakers' Affinity Group. We hear how its evolution was influenced by global events and the issues related to funding practices and narratives about Africa that were dominant themes. Their candid comments reveal what made AGAG an unique, welcoming, and valued space where new and experienced grantmaking practitioners found an intellectual home that challenged them to learn from each other and grow. (59 minutes)
In this episode we hear from the following philanthropy practitioners: Dr. Akwasi Aidoo, Dr. Omotade “Tade” Akin Aina, Chris Allen, Jennifer Astone, Karen Colvard, Raoul Davion, Victoria Dunning, Andrea Johnson, Alexander Kyerematin, Steven Lawrence, Dr. Joyce Malombe, Mamotshidisi “Mamo” Mohapi, Yvonne Moore, William “Bill” Moses, Nancy Muirhead, Sarah Mukasa, Niamani Mutima, Nicolette Naylor, Dan Robbins, Gerry Salole, Vuyiswa Sidzumo and Marcia Thomas.. Their comments were taken from interviews conducted in 2022 by Niamani Mutima, AGAG's Executive Director. Learn more about them on the BIOS page.
The “Story of AGAG” is part of the AGAG Legacy Project to document its history and contributions to the philanthropy sector. The series was created and produced by Talaya Grimes, T Muse Media and Niamani Mutima, AGAG. The narration was written by Niamani Mutima.
To listen to the Story of AGAG on Apple and other podcast platforms search for the AGAG Legacy Project.