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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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Mining and the Development Agenda
An overview of revenue reporting in the mining sector in Zimbabwe – This report exposes critical transparency gaps in Zimbabwe’s mining sector and offers a strategic roadmap for inclusive, accountable resource governance that rebuilds public trust and drives sustainable growth. https://doi.org/10.59186/SI.PWCGW793
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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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We Are One Tiripamwe Sisonke Fund
View this post on Instagram A post shared by weareonefund (@weareonefund) In Zimbabwe today, gender‑based violence is not an abstract statistic — it is a daily emergency. One in four women will experience violence in her lifetime, and behind every number is a woman whose life has been shattered, a family destabilized, a community shaken.
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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
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
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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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