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  • 2024 Annual Report

    2024 Annual Report


    Our 2024 Annual Report has been published. In it, we review the year through our activities, achievements, milestones and growing influence on the African continent. This report marks the 4th year of our 2021 to 2030 strategy and highlights our achievements in Civic Engagement, Philanthropy and Communities, and Economic Development and Livelihoods, showcasing increased engagement…

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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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  • Advocacy Training


    IRI approached SIVIO to develop and conduct a 2-day workshop for the Residents Association and other Civil Society leaders. The workshop is focused on developing an advocacy strategy.

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