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In April 2023, as I embarked on a flight to Nairobi for the Pledge for Change meeting hosted by Adeso as a representative of the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) and the Reimagining INGO (RINGO) initiative, a profound realisation dawned on me. At 35,000 feet above the African continent, I experienced an epiphany often referred to as an "aha moment." It was a nagging question that stirred within me, why is there such a glaring lack of platforms for African development practitioners to authentically share their stories and perspectives?

DAKAR SENEGAL,  4 August 2023 - Philanthropic organizations are instrumental in advocating for increased support and funding for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) contributing to health system improvements and empowering women and girls to have more choices and autonomy emphasized Dr Natalia Kanem in her keynote address at the 4th annual African Philanthropy Conference, held in Saly, Senegal on 2-4 August.