In a bid to fulfill our mission and vision as CivSource Africa, we decided to join hands and heads with sister organizations and networks because we quickly recognized that we cannot do this work alone. Aside from that, we knew that there are those that have made great strides related to the work we are doing on philanthropy in Africa who could hold our hands and help us navigate these waters.
These are the networks that we belong to;
Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS)
WINGS is a network of 130 philanthropy associations, networks, academic institutions, support organizations, and funders, in 45 countries around the world whose purpose is to strengthen, promote and provide leadership on the development of philanthropy and social investment. WINGS gives voice to the many cultures of giving and provides its members and other participants with information, knowledge, and peer exchange.
Our vision is of a strong, global philanthropic community that strives to build more equitable and just societies around the world. more
East Africa Philanthropy Network (EAPN)
The East Africa Philanthropy Network (EAPN) formerly the East Africa Association of Grantmakers (EAAG), is a voluntary membership Association that brings together Trusts and Foundations in the East Africa region with the aim of promoting philanthropy. The EAPN membership is drawn from Family Trusts, Community Foundations, Corporate Foundations and other types of Grantmaking and non-grantmaking organizations interested in promoting local philanthropy in East Africa.
We strive towards sustainable development in East Africa driven by vibrant philanthropy. More
The Africa Philanthropy Network (APN)
The Africa Philanthropy Network (APN) is an independent, not for profit, organizational member-based continent-wide network that was launched in July 2009 in Accra, Ghana as the Africa Grantmakers Network (AGN), and later rebranded to APN in July 2015, with a commitment to building a broad, multi-stakeholder understanding and recognition of the contribution of philanthropy as a field that bridges development and local ownership. Today, APN brings together 67 members organizations serving different forms of African philanthropy over 20 African countries, and the only network of its kind in the continent. Together APN members represent civil society and community partners in more than 50 African countries. More
Philanthropy Circuit
The Philanthropy Circuit is a non-profit media and research organization based in Nigeria. It started as a blog for about two years and developed into a registered non-profit organization with a mission to create and provide access to critical knowledge, resources, and tools to strengthen non-profit and philanthropic organizations in Africa, and facilitate collaboration among key development stakeholders.
To deliver on their mission, Philanthropy Circuit produces new content, data and insights to drive and influence a new narrative and understanding of African homegrown giving and development. They have hosted non-profit networking events, developed sector related research and analysis, and produced and collaborated on articles covering various development and philanthropy topics. More