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Building and strengthening ecosystems of community-based philanthropic organisations
Building and strengthening ecosystems of community-based philanthropic organisations Originally posted on The Alliance Magazine blog: https://www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/building-and-strengthening-ecosystems-of-community-based-philanthropic-organisations/ In response to growing regulatory pressures and global aid cuts, we have been involved in a philanthropy ecosystems approach to build resilience across Africa. In partnership with community philanthropy organisations (CPOs) in Malawi and Zimbabwe, we have supported the…
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SIVIOKonect Takes the Stage at Asakhe: Shaping Africa’s Governance and Accountability Conversation
SIVIOKonect Takes the Stage at Asakhe: Shaping Africa’s Governance and Accountability Conversation On October 15, Communications Associate Claire Nyamayaro featured on Asakhe, a CITEZW-hosted platform, to discuss key highlights from the latest edition of SIVIOKonect. SIVIOKonect Issue 3 illuminates the power of citizen agency across Africa, capturing how communities are driving accountability, innovation, and inclusive governance…
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SIVIOKonect: Issue 3, 2025
Welcome back. As you may know already, our work is mostly focused on activating the agency of ordinary people and amplifying their voices where it matters. Our civic engagement team was in Lusaka to strengthen our ongoing efforts to track government promises, a commitment we’ve upheld since President Hichilema’s inauguration. Through a live radio presentation, the…
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Tracking a Year of the GNU: Launch of the South Africa Barometer Report
Tracking a Year of the GNU: Launch of the South Africa Barometer Report We launched our report on the performance of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) on Tuesday, the 16th, at the Origins Centre within the University of the Witwatersrand. The event was hosted in partnership with ACT Ubumbano, a network of Southern African…
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Zimbabwe perspectives: from pledges to progress – African Citizens Watch
In the final episode of the “What If…We Think Differently?” series by African Citizens Watch, we journey through Zimbabwe’s evolving landscape of civic engagement, policy reform, and citizen-led accountability. Titled Zimbabwe Perspectives: From Pledges to Progress, this conversation distils the challenges and opportunities facing the nation, offering a reflective close to the series with insights…
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Finding their feet: South Africa’s Government of National Unity First Anniversary Report
The 2025 Barometer Report presents a rigorous assessment of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) during its first year in office (July 2024–July 2025). Drawing on data from the South Africa Citizens Watch Platform, it tracks progress on 121 key commitments made by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his Opening of Parliament Address and the…
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Stories of Change: $25 for 25 May Campaign
To some, $25 might seem like a modest sum—barely enough for a dinner out or a few groceries. But for grassroots organisations across Africa, it can be the spark that ignites real, lasting change. During the $25 for 25 May campaign, dozens of local initiatives received donations that helped them take bold steps forward. These…
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A Story of Change: The Girls Table’s Model for Meaningful Stewardship
A Story of Change: The Girls Table’s Model for Meaningful Stewardship The Girls Table continues to demonstrate how thoughtful, community-rooted initiatives can deliver meaningful impact with modest resources. With just $1,108 raised, the organisation was able to carry out a series of activities that directly benefited young women and girls in Tsholotsho and St. Peter’s,…
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A Story of Change: From Cold Floors to a Little More Comfort
A Story of Change: From Cold Floors to a Little More Comfort In northern Malawi, Livingstonia Community Secondary School, the girls’ hostel is a place of long, hard nights as girls place their bodies on thin mats laid on concrete floors. With no mattresses, students wake up in pain, their bodies aching and their minds…
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A Story of Change: Honzo’s Mobile Clinic Story
A Story of Change: Honzo’s Mobile Clinic Story Chiedza Community Welfare Trust runs a mobile clinic in the remote Honzo community of Mutasa District. Health facilities lie more than 10 kilometres away and are hard to reach, especially for children, the elderly, and those living with disabilities. Even for those who manage to reach the…
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