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We are human through the humanity of others: lessons for conservation from an African philosophy

Ubuntu is a guiding philosophy deeply rooted in African perspective, emphasizing interconnectedness, compassion, humanity, dignity, and communal well-being. In this Reader, Jackie Asiimwe - a Ugandan human rights lawyer, philanthropy advisor and CEO at CivSource Africa - speaks to Maliasili’s Portfolio Funding Director, Resson Kantai Duff, and emphasizes how embracing Ubuntu positively can influence our relationship with nature and each other, including how we lead and collaborate.

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Ivan Muguya
Obama Foundation announces inaugural Leaders USA program fellows

The Obama Foundation has announced the inaugural recipients of its Leaders USA program, a six-month leadership development program.

The first cohort includes 100 emerging leaders with at least three years of demonstrated impact who aim to drive change across geographies, sectors, and issues, and participants hail from 37 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, and five tribal nations.

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Ivan Muguya