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Community Foundations Meeting – Proceedings Report
Introduction SIVIO Institute hosted a meeting of Community Foundations in Zimbabwe leaders on the 16th of May 2024. It brought together diverse organisations from across the country working in various thematic areas. A total of 28 participants attended the meeting. . SIVIO Institute’s role was to facilitate conversations and create a platform where organisations could
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Compliance is still a key factor for determining the financial inclusion of MSMEs.
But when we consider the high rate of informality in Africa, does this mean we should re-think our objectives for financial inclusion, or should we change our focus when it comes to making informal MSMEs compliant? How far have we come with financial inclusion? In the last few years, financial inclusion has become an important
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Africa’s SMEs: Some Big Gaps with Lot’s of Space for Growth!
MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) in Africa Micro, small, and medium enterprises (also known as MSME’s) are the vast array of startups which characterise our economies. They range from small one-man operations on the roadside or a barber’s chair or the influencer behind a computer, to larger more affluent businesses with numerous employees, robust
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SIVIO announces initiative to empower African non-profits
Originally posted in the Zimbabwe Independent: https://www.newsday.co.zw/theindependent/lifestyle-amp-arts/article/200026730/sivio-announces-initiative-to-empower-african-non-profits Posted by Khumbulani Muleya The SIVIO Institute (SI) through their Africa Giving concept will for the next 13 days be running the “Hundred for US$100 Campaign” in support of African non-profits. The policy research organisation is based in Zimbabwe and is also registered in South Africa and the USA.
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The Social Entrepreneurship Lab Has a Finalist!
In 2023 SIVIO Institute launched the Social Entrepreneurship Lab. The ‘lab’ was designed to practically walk startup founders or individuals with impactful ideas from ideation to a business establishment. The participants were chosen from across the country, to either crystallize their ideas or help them create systems leading to the establishment of a business that
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Citizen’s Feature
Community Foundations in Zimbabwe Community philanthropy plays a crucial role in anchoring societies in Africa. It is a vehicle for empowering local communities to address pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. It involves individuals, organizations, and businesses within a community coming together to pool resources and knowledge to tackle community issues. Our study on Community
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Philanthropic Movements for Sustainable Development in Africa
In this article, we delve into the multifaceted world of African giving, exploring the diverse issues that shape philanthropy across the continent. From grassroots initiatives to large-scale donor programs, we examine the impact of giving on communities and individuals. Giving in the Digital Age The digital age has revolutionized nearly every aspect of human life,
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Empowering Futures: Local Actions, Global Impact
Advancing Education and Youth Empowerment Philanthropy has been instrumental in advancing education and empowering Africa’s youth. By supporting scholarships, school infrastructure development, and teacher training programs, philanthropy has expanded access to quality education, particularly in remote and marginalized areas. These initiatives have empowered young individuals, enabling them to break free from the cycle of poverty
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A letter from the Philanthropy & Communities Centre Coordinator
Hello! My name is Shelly Satuku the Coordinator for the Centre for Philanthropy and Communities at SIVIO Institute. Welcome to our special issue on African Philanthropy. Our Centre for Philanthropy and Communities exists to foster philanthropy in its various forms across Africa. Our work initially focused on Zimbabwe, but we have since lunged into the
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Reimagine What Life Can Look Like on the ‘What If’ Series
The ‘What if’ series hosted by Tendai Murisa, which started in 2023 is back in 2024. The series is a collection of podcasts that ‘reimagines our being and life conditions’. Tendai Murisa hosts this podcast alongside Nonstiklelo Nzula. In this season of ‘What if’ we start with a conversation on the ‘Big Bet‘ talking about