Reframing Power, Financing Futures

The 6th African Philanthropy Conference (AUC, Cairo) delivered a clear signal: Africa isn’t waiting to lead its development agenda; it already is. Over five days, 300+ funders, researchers, movement leaders, policymakers, and investors explored “Sustainable financing for development in the majority world,” advancing decolonized, feminist, climate-responsive, and participatory approaches, from youth and diaspora finance to technology-enabled inclusion.

Keynotes from leaders such as Yemi Osinbajo, Winnie Byanyima, Ndidi Nwuneli, and others underscored the urgency as traditional aid shifts, while a gala honored H.E. Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi for a lifetime shaping African philanthropy. The through line: reframe power—who holds it, who decides, and what we value—and scale African-led, African-financed solutions through continental and North–South solidarity. Call to action:

Explore the recordings and resources, share one idea with your network, and commit to a tangible shift, move money locally, center community leadership, and partner for African-led financing.

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