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Africa, Funded by Africans: Reclaiming African Philanthropy

Image: Dr. Samora Otieno.

As foreign aid to Africa continues to shrink, Dr. Samora Otieno of CorpsAfrica argues that it is time for Africans to reclaim African philanthropy and invest directly in their own communities. Highlighting how external donor priorities often miss the mark, he calls for local resource mobilization as a moral and practical imperative to drive long-term, community-owned solutions. With the upcoming CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference in Nairobi bringing together 1,000 stakeholders, there is a clear momentum to empower African citizens to fund and lead their own development journeys.

Are you curious about how this shift is unfolding?

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#ReclaimPhilanthropy #AfricaByAfricans #HomegrownSolutions #LocalGiving #SustainableDevelopment #CorpsAfrica #AfricanPhilanthropy #ShiftTheNarrative

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Ednah Rebeccah
With US aid dwindling, African diaspora turns to philanthropic investment model

Image: Almaz Negash, founder and executive director of African Diaspora Network. (Photo: ADN)

As US aid declines, African diaspora leaders are pioneering a new philanthropic investment model unveiled this week in Washington, DC. The approach aims to move beyond traditional remittances, instead directing funds toward African and African diaspora social entrepreneurs to drive long-term social sector growth and sustainable development.

Are you curious how this bold shift could reshape giving?

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#AfricanDiaspora #Philanthropy #ImpactInvestment #SocialEntrepreneurs #SustainableDevelopment #Remittances #DiasporaGiving #InnovationInGiving #AfricaRising #FutureOfPhilanthropy

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Ednah Rebeccah