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Reflections from the Malawi–Zimbabwe Community Foundations Convening
Reflections from the Malawi–Zimbabwe Community Foundations Convening 18 – 19 February 2026 Nolwazi Ndlovu and Eddah Jowah There is something deeply inspiring about bringing people together across borders, especially people who are doing the slow, often invisible work of building Community Foundations (CFs) from the ground up. The Community Foundations of Malawi and Zimbabwe Convening held in Lilongwe in February was
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Unlocking Africa’s Philanthropic Potential: Key Lessons from the 2025 Global Philanthropy Environment Index
2025 Global Philanthropy Environment Index: Findings and Implications for Sub-Saharan Africa Join a discussion with researchers and practitioners to reflect on findings in the 2025 Global Philanthropy Index. Join this webinar hosted by SIVIO Institute, the Centre of African Philanthropy and Social Impact (CAPSI) and the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
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Stories from the We Are One Fund
Stories from the We Are One Fund The We Are One Fund is a homegrown lifeline created to keep Zimbabwe’s gender‑based violence response standing strong at a time when international support is shrinking. It brings together frontline organisations—legal advocates, shelters, girl‑empowerment initiatives, and emergency medical responders—whose stories in this documentary series reveal both the scale
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Community Foundations and the Philanthropy Ecosystem – Dialogue
Community Foundations and the Pilanthropy Ecosystem Join us for an online discussion on the impact of Community Foundations on philanthropy in Malawi and Zimbabwe, featuring insights from the latest research on the philanthropy ecosystem in Malawi and Zimbabwe.
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Community Foundations and the Philanthropy Ecosystem
Community Foundations in Malawi and Zimbabwe are shaping local philanthropy with both strengths and challenges.
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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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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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Mapping the Landscape of Philanthropy: Our Contribution to the Global Philanthropy Environment Index
Mapping the Landscape of Philanthropy: Our Contribution to the Global Philanthropy Environment Index Our team is privileged to have played a role in shaping the latest Global Philanthropy Environment Index, a comprehensive analysis of the state of philanthropy across the world. This important index provides insights into the policies, regulations, and trends that define how
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What If… We Think Differently? The Future of NGOs – Part 4
Explore how NGOs are redefining themselves beyond the traditional model-shifting back to authentic, membership-based associations and unions led by member interests. Learn about community-embedded organisations, innovative revenue strategies for sustainability, and hybrid models that blend community leadership with social enterprise. Gain concise, practical insights for building resilient, future-ready organisations.
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What If…We Think Differently? The Future of NGOs – Part 2
In this episode, we dive headfirst into the fast-changing world of NGOs and nonprofits! Discover how organisations are navigating a perfect storm of funding cuts, rising costs, and fierce competition for resources, all while demand for their services keeps climbing. We will unpack why today’s leaders need to think beyond traditional models, embracing entrepreneurial mindsets