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Commentary, opinion, and stories from across the SIVIO network on governance, civic life, and development in Africa.
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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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A Story of Change: Dignity, Education, and a Safer Path Forward
A Story of Change: Dignity, Education, and a Safer Path Forward In the western region of Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, Tumaini La Maisha has been quietly transforming lives one packet of sanitary towels at a time. During the month of May, in celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day, donations of US$50 from the
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Reflections from Zambia: Tracking Manifesto Promises Through the Citizens Watch Initiative
Through our African Citizens Watch (ACW) initiative, which is an online platform, we track the performance and effectiveness of African governments through their conversion of electoral promises listed in their electoral manifesto into policy actions. We track in 5 countries – Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. In Zambia, to keep the tracker updated and relevant,
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Recap of the 2025 Southern Africa Trust Partners Meeting
Recap of the 2025 Southern Africa Trust Partners Meeting From the 1st to the 2nd of July, SIVIO Institute was part of the Zimbabwe partner’s workshop that was convened by Southern Africa Trust (SAT) in Harare. The workshop was put together to bring together partners working on issues related to climate justice, gender justice, and economic and
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MSMEs are Africa’s Backbone — Let’s Strengthen Their Foundation!
From corner market stalls to digital startups, MSMEs power the African economy, creating jobs, sustaining communities, and driving innovation. Yet, too many face financial barriers that limit their potential. This Micro-Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Day, let’s go beyond celebration. Let’s push for real financial inclusion. The Impact of MSMEs Did you know that Micro,
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East African Philanthropy Network Conference
East African Philanthropy Network Conference Our Executive Director, Dr. Tendai Murisa, participated in the recently concluded East African Philanthropy Network Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, alongside other philanthropy leaders and professionals from across Africa. The gathering brought together over 500 distinguished professionals from across Africa, all dedicated to advancing the philanthropic landscape. The theme for the
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Engaging civil society in the APRM process: Lessons from Southern Africa
Engaging civil society in the APRM process: Lessons from Southern Africa Attended by Eddah Jowah From the 3 – 4th of June 2025, we participated in a regional meeting organised by the South African Institute for International Affairs (SAIIA). Since 2018, SAIIA has been working closely with civil society organisations (CSOs) in southern Africa to raise
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$25 for 25 May Campaign: Final Update
$25 for 25 May Campaign: Final Update Dear AfricaGiving community, As we end the $25 for 25 May campaign, we want to express our deep gratitude to everyone who contributed. Our goal was to raise $10,000 to support African non-profits, and thanks to your generosity, we reached $3,437, which is 34.4% of our target. While
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AfricaGiving: 25for25May Campaign
Join the 25for25May campaign and be part of something bigger! We’re rallying 400 individuals to each donate US$25 towards a nonprofit of their choice, making a collective impact across Africa. Giving has never been easier with AfricaGiving—a digital fundraising platform that allows you to support causes using your credit card or mobile money transactions. Plus,
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