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  • SIVIO Connect Newsletter – December 2024

    SIVIO Connect Newsletter – December 2024


    September – December 2024 It has been another period of hard work at SIVIO Institute. We are excited to complete the year as a team, having been involved in several exciting projects. This newsletter outlines some of these exciting projects since September 2024. In our Research and Knowledge Generation portfolio, we proudly launched Rhetoric and…

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  • Our Year in Review

    Our Year in Review

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    As we strive for an inclusive society, our commitment to promoting citizen inclusion in civic engagement, philanthropy, community development, economic growth, and associational life remains unwavering.Reflecting on 2024, we celebrate a year of remarkable growth and scaling. We have strengthened our systems, expanded our teams, and solidified our position as a thought leader in the…

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  • What If – African Philanthropy Series – Part 5

    What If – African Philanthropy Series – Part 5

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    In this episode, we discuss the supposed ephemeral nature of community-based foundations practising philanthropy in African Philanthropy. In this conversation, Tendai and Nontsikelelo interrogate the lack of systems, structure, and sustainability of African organisations. Although agile and responsive, Tendai posits that such African philanthropy organisations have not set themselves up for permanence because in their…

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  • What If – African Philanthropy Series – Part 4

    What If – African Philanthropy Series – Part 4


    In this episode, we discuss the future of African Philanthropy as well as its vast potential to contribute towards the development of the continent. The conversation highlights emerging opportunities for giving from a growing African middle class, an engaged and connected youthful population and the growing impact of African multinational corporations with larger capacities to…

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  • What If – African Philanthropy Series – Part 3

    What If – African Philanthropy Series – Part 3


    In this episode, Murisa and Nontsikelelo Nzula examine the cultural factors influencing philanthropic practices in Africa, contrasting community-driven initiatives with global giving. They discuss the roles of High-Net-Worth Individuals and corporate philanthropy in the African context, emphasizing the necessity for African philanthropy to transcend external frameworks. The discussion advocates for developing a strong ecosystem comprising…

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  • What If – African Philanthropy Series – Part 2

    What If – African Philanthropy Series – Part 2


    In this episode, we undertake a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted nature of African philanthropy. Our discussion delves into its historical roots and traces the evolution of philanthropic practices through various eras. We examine the impact of urbanization, noting how it can dilute the communal bonds that traditionally underpin philanthropy. Additionally, we consider the role…

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  • Whose Gig Economy is it anyway? – MozFest House Zambia

    Whose Gig Economy is it anyway? – MozFest House Zambia

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    With the rise of fintech, new challenges like privacy, security, and equitable access are emerging. In this session of MozFest House Zambia, Belinda Chaora joins a panel to unpack these issues with the presenting sponsor, Visa. The panel cuts through the noise to address the real impact of financial technology. Listen to the session below…

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  • Our Team is part of the APN Assembly 2024

    Our Team is part of the APN Assembly 2024

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    The APN Assembly serves as the flagship event of the APN, bringing together members, their partners, and field practitioners. Its purpose is to facilitate the sharing of experiences, new knowledge, and collective reflections on the development of Africa, while; we collectively promote the voice and action for African philanthropy. https://assembly.or.tz/ Our team is in Victoria Falls…

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  • Community Foundations of Zimbabwe Network

    Community Foundations of Zimbabwe Network

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    On the 4th of November 2024, we hosted the second face-to-face convening of Community Foundations of Zimbabwe in Victoria Falls. Out of the 12 organisations currently making up the network, 11 attended the meeting. The meeting started with understanding the perceptions of why attendees thought they had gathered. Attendees listed their expectations or what they…

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