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Podcast Series: The Future of NGOs – Part 1
We are back with a new season of the What If… We Think Differently? Podcast. This 4-part series will discuss the future of NGOs, especially concerning their long-term sustainability. In this episode, we discuss the dramatic shifts in NGO funding that unfolded in January 2025, focusing on the significant cuts to official development aid by
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Infrastructures for the Future Convening
From April 8th to 10th, we had the privilege of participating in the Infrastructures for the Future convening, graciously hosted by Inspire Change. Infrastructures for the Future (IF) is a global gathering of community foundation support organisations (CFSO) and their allies. It brings together practitioners leading national and regional CFSO working in Africa, the Americas,
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Building Sustainable NGOs – A New Udemy Course
The funding landscape is shifting dramatically, and donor-dependent NGOs across Africa are feeling the impact. The recent closure of USAID is just one example of a broader trend—many funders have already scaled back their official development aid commitments. Now, more than ever, NGOs must explore innovative funding models to remain resilient. This masterclass series, developed
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Assessment of the Fulfilment of Election Promises by 5 African Governments- African Citizens Watch Country Briefs-2024
In 2018, SIVIO Institute established the zimcitizenswatch.org Platform, which was a tracking tool to assess the fulfilment of promises made to citizens by the elected Government of Zimbabwe. This platform grew as additional countries were included and became known as the African Citizens Watch platform. The platform was expanded in 2024 to include the newly
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What If Re-broadcasts on HSTV
What If Re-broadcasts on HSTV We are excited to share that our What if Series is being rebroadcast on the much-loved Heart and Soul TV (HSTV). The episodes are being rebroadcast every Tuesday at 2pm. The What if series is a collection of development focused conversations that seek to reimagine being and life conditions of
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SIVIO Team Retreat -February 2025
What If Re-broadcasts on HSTV The SIVIO team had a strategy retreat from the 2nd to the 6th of February 2025. The retreat was hosted at in Inyanga at Thorntree Lodge. The objective of the retreat was to take time to consider a systems approach in the way we work. As an organisation we have been in existence
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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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Our Year in Review
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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Building a Concerted Movement of Youths and Women for Democracy and Development
Over the past 11 months, we have had the privilege of collaborating with 15 inspiring Zimbabwean leaders, dedicated to building robust advocacy organizations and empowering their movements. Our team has been diligently working to strengthen these movements through an intensive Policy Advocacy Lab process. Together, we have delved deep into the critical issue of access
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Our Team is part of the APN Assembly 2024
The APN Assembly serves as the flagship event of the APN, bringing together members, their partners, and field practitioners. Its purpose is to facilitate the sharing of experiences, new knowledge, and collective reflections on the development of Africa, while; we collectively promote the voice and action for African philanthropy. https://assembly.or.tz/ Our team is in Victoria Falls
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