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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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The Big Bet: Rediscovering the Middle
In 2026, the big bet is on rediscovering the middle — not as a political position, but as a way of thinking rooted in compromise, consensus‑building, and Ubuntu. In a world marked by polarisation, elite capture, collapsing multilateralism, and widening inequality, the middle offers a path out of destructive “us vs. them” politics. It calls…
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We Are One Newsletter Issue 1
Inaugural edition of the We Are One Fund newsletter “One Community | One Response” This newsletter symbolises our shared commitment to transforming how we respond to GBV, from awareness to action, and from intention to impact. We aim to bring you closer to the heart of our work: supporting organisations on the frontlines, mobilising resources, and fostering a
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AJIS Volume 5
This volume of the African Journal of Inclusive Societies brings together a rigorous, multi-disciplinary examination of the politics of belonging in contemporary Africa, interrogating how inclusion and exclusion are actively produced, contested, and sustained. Moving beyond normative commitments to inclusion embedded in policy and development rhetoric, the contributions critically analyse the “implementation gap” between citizen
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We Are One Quiz Night
View this post on Instagram A post shared by weareonefund (@weareonefund) Trivia, laughter, community, and purpose.Thank you to everyone who came out to our We Are One Fund Quiz Night in support of frontline organisations working every day to end gender-based violence in Zimbabwe. Together, we raised 600 USD to help provide safe shelter, medical assistance
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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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We Are One Fund – High Tea
Yesterday, the British Ambassador’s Residence became a space of solidarity and strategy. Women in business came together to learn about the We Are One Fund and explore how we can support frontline Gender Based Violence organisations in Zimbabwe. Pledges were made. Tea was shared. Powerful stories reminded us: GBV is real, and it affects every
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Community Foundations and the Philanthropy Ecosystem
In a world where philanthropy often struggles with fragmentation and limited resources, the Philanthropy Ecosystem Summary shines a light on the transformative role of community foundations in Malawi and Zimbabwe. Drawing on extensive surveys and dialogues, it reveals how these grassroots institutions mobilise modest budgets, build trust, and convene diverse actors to address pressing social…
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Building and strengthening ecosystems of community-based philanthropic organisations
Building and strengthening ecosystems of community-based philanthropic organisations Originally posted on The Alliance Magazine blog: https://www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/building-and-strengthening-ecosystems-of-community-based-philanthropic-organisations/ In response to growing regulatory pressures and global aid cuts, we have been involved in a philanthropy ecosystems approach to build resilience across Africa. In partnership with community philanthropy organisations (CPOs) in Malawi and Zimbabwe, we have supported the