The 4th African Philanthropy Conference, held in Dakar, focused on the theme ‘Philanthropy at an Inflection Point’. Organized under the thematic pillars of People, Power, Practice, and Policy, the conference provided a diverse and dynamic platform for discussing the evolving landscape of philanthropy in Africa.
The conference was divided into two distinct segments: the Academic Conference and the Practitioners and Change Enablers segment. The former aimed to provide a space for researchers and thought leaders to present their findings and narratives that define African philanthropy at its current inflection point.
Bhekinkosi Moyo, Director at CAPSI – Johannesburg, set the tone for the Academic Conference by highlighting its significance in capturing the evolving nature of African philanthropy. He emphasized that the conference acted as a platform for academics to explore philanthropy’s value in the present context. Ebrima Sall, Executive Director of Trust Africa, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the growing movement of academics asking how philanthropy can contribute to the changing landscape. Read More