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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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Botswana Citizens Watch featured on Botswana Television
Our Botswana Country researcher, Mokaloba Mokaloba, was featured on Botswana Television to discuss Botswana Citizens Watch, which is part of the African Citizens Watch initiative, and how it is tracking the 176 promises made by the Government of Botswana – across economy, governance, corruption, climate change and social services. Watch the full interview here: https://www.facebook.com/61556111050014/videos/1324199792004789
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AfricaGiving shines on ZTN Prime Tv
Our AfricaGiving Coordinator, Nontsikelelo Nzula, featured on ZTN PRIME TV News on Monday, 26th May, where she highlighted how the AfricaGiving platform is redefining philanthropy and empowering nonprofit organisations across the African continent. Nzula highlighted AfricaGiving’s role in connecting donors to 135 verified nonprofits in 17 countries, all carefully vetted to ensure transparency and impact. She
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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 3
In this episode, we examine the future of NGOs amid a rapidly changing global landscape. As traditional aid models face disruption, marked by reduced foreign funding and shifting donor priorities, NGOs must adapt to survive. We discuss how aid, once driven by donor interests and conditionalities, is being reimagined around mutual benefit and local agency,
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Call for Manuscripts – African Journal of Inclusive Societies
The African Journal of Inclusive Societies (AJIS) invites submissions for original research articles, case studies, and theoretical papers that delve into the multifaceted dimensions of inclusion in African societies. We are particularly interested in works examining the social, economic, political, and cultural factors that contribute to or hinder inclusion, and in research offering innovative solutions
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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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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
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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,