Philanthropy and Communities

  • The Big Bet – Engaged Communities!

    The Big Bet – Engaged Communities!

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    Over the last six years we have worked in several African countries. We have observed that overall, governments are failing to meet the expectations and desires of the of citizens in most African countries. We analysed Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia as critical case studies regularly assessing the performance of their governments versus what their citizens…

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  • Philanthropy and the Law in Southern Africa

    Philanthropy and the Law in Southern Africa

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    Originally posted on Wings: https://members.wingsweb.org/news/651286 By Tendai Murisa and Shelly Satuku at SIVIO Institute The past decade has seen a nascent philanthropy/giving/solidarity movement in Southern Africa, like many other parts of the continent. There has been an increase in institutionalised forms of giving across the region through foundations led by High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI), community-based forms of solidarity…

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  • Convening On Civic Space In Africa – The Role Of Philanthropy

    Convening On Civic Space In Africa – The Role Of Philanthropy

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    Dr Tendai Murisa was able to deliver a presentation and share insights on the “Challenges to Citizens’ Collective Action” on the 1st of June 2023 in partnership with CAPSI

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  • Interview: Community Philanthropy in Zimbabwe.

    Interview: Community Philanthropy in Zimbabwe.

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    Original: Community Philanthropy in Zimbabwe — Africa Grantmakers’ Affinity Group In this segment, AGAG Executive Director Niamani Mutima talks with Eddah Jowah and Dr. Tendai Murisa of the Sivio Institute about their research on community philanthropy in Zimbabwe. They discuss two recent reports, “Community Foundations in Zimbabwe: An Analysis of Eleven Case Studies” and “Evaluating…

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