What happens when young people grow up surrounded by concrete, traffic and overcrowding, with limited access to nature? In this edition of SA Realities in Philanthropy, CivSource South Africa reflects on the relationship between nature, education, inequality and healthy development, asking us to consider whether access to green and restorative spaces should be understood as part of a broader question of equity for young people.
Read MoreFive years ago, CivSource Africa stepped into the Weaving Resilience Initiative unsure of what it could contribute to conversations on financial resilience. What followed was a journey that reshaped how the organisation thinks about money, reserves, systems, staff wellbeing and institutional sustainability. In this reflection, Jacqueline Asiimwe looks back on how saying yes to unfamiliar work strengthened both the organisation and the people within it, and how resilience became something to build deliberately, long before a crisis arrives.
Read MoreThe 5th Annual Africa HR Professionals Strategy Bootcamp in Cape Town brought together HR leaders to explore how people, systems and technology can drive rapid organisational change. Beyond conversations on culture, AI, data, performance and digital transformation, one message stood out: sustainable leadership also requires self-compassion, wellbeing and the ability to move beyond survival mode. The experience offered valuable reflections for CivSource Africa on building resilient teams, strengthening organisational culture and preparing for the future of work.
Read MoreThe Communications Learning Template is designed to support learning, reflection and knowledge sharing across the CivSource Africa Galaxy. It provides a simple framework for documenting experiences, capturing key lessons and sharing insights that can strengthen communications practice across the different entities.
Read MoreWhat should a digital home for African philanthropy look and feel like?
The Ukarimu Centre is seeking a qualified consultant or web development firm to design and develop a modern, accessible, secure and engaging website that will serve as a hub for research, learning, dialogue, knowledge exchange and African philanthropy.
Established by Makerere University and CivSource Africa, the Ukarimu Centre is dedicated to researching, strengthening capacity for and amplifying African generosity and philanthropy.
🗓️ Proposal deadline: 24 August 2026
👉🏾 Read the full Terms of Reference for submission requirements and details.
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Read MoreIn this episode of the Ubuntu Narratives Podcast, Jacqueline Asiimwe reflects on her journey as both a feminist and a leader. She discusses how feminist values can reshape leadership in boardrooms, organisations and everyday life while acknowledging that becoming a feminist leader is rarely a straightforward journey.
Read MoreIn this deeply personal conversation with Muhereza Kyamutetera, Jacqueline Asiimwe reflects on the experiences that shaped her leadership journey. She speaks about authenticity, empathy, mental health, personal discipline and the responsibility leaders carry as they guide people and institutions.
Read MoreIn this conversation on the TJK Podcast, Jacqueline Asiimwe reflects on leadership, purpose and the courage required to keep learning, unlearning and acting on one’s convictions. The discussion offers a brief but thoughtful exploration of the beliefs that shape purposeful leadership and the inner resolve required to lead authentically.
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Read MoreAre you ready to grow, transform, and lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose? Applications are now open for Cohort 6 of the GROW¡ Mentorship and Coaching Program, a one-year leadership journey designed for visionary and purpose-driven leaders. The program offers personalised mentorship, one-on-one coaching with certified coaches, access to a powerful network of like-minded leaders, accountability structures, 14 learning sessions, 6 personalised coaching sessions, and a comprehensive psychometric assessment with a detailed report. Limited slots are available. Deadline for expressions of interest: 13th June 2026.
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Read MoreCivSource Africa participated in a regional webinar convened by SIVIO Institute, CAPSI, and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy on the Global Philanthropy Environment Index for Sub-Saharan Africa. Jacqueline Asiimwe, Founder and CEO of CivSource Africa, joined Dr Omotade Akin Aina and Evans Okinyi in a conversation on how policy, regulation, culture, and local giving practices shape philanthropy across the continent. The session reflected CivSource Africa’s continued commitment to strengthening philanthropy ecosystems and deepening African-led conversations on giving.
Read MoreIn this reflection, Jacqueline Asiimwe walks with George Bogere, a colleague known for asking thoughtful questions that reveal blind spots and sharpen conversations. Their walk explores justice, governance, organisational resilience, and the promises leaders must make to themselves if they are to build institutions that can endure difficult times with purpose and integrity.
Read MoreIn this Walk With the CEO reflection, Jacqueline Asiimwe walks with Bonny, her Movement Facilitator, who has supported her through years of early mornings, late nights, public moments, and private pressure. Their conversation turns toward the “roads” in life that need repair, including education, finances, accountability, and the courage to keep pursuing long-held dreams.
Read MoreIn this reflection, Jacqueline Asiimwe walks with Robert Ninyesiga, one of the newer members of the CivSource Africa team. The story celebrates Robert’s commitment to the vision, his ability to build bridges, his humour, and his heart for philanthropy and young people. It is a tribute to team members who do more than complete tasks; they carry the dream.
Read MoreIn this Walk With the CEO reflection, CivSource Africa CEO Jacqueline Asiimwe walks with Asiimwe Allen, whose journey with Jacqueline began long before CivSource Africa took shape. From the early days of Sister’s Keeper to her current leadership of the Mopane Leadership Program, Allen’s story reflects patience, depth, commitment, and the quiet discipline of growing into responsibility with care.
The reflection honours Allen as a leader who does not simply do the work, but deepens it, stretches it, and brings heart to the way leaders are supported. It is a reminder that leadership is not always rushed; sometimes, it is built slowly enough to hear the heartbeat of the people it serves.
Read MoreIn this Walk With the CEO reflection, Jacqueline Asiimwe walks with Elizabeth, whose work nurtures children’s love for reading while also helping communities recognise the abundance already within their reach. Through her commitment to literacy, neighbourhood possibility, and practical community care, Elizabeth shows that community is not an abstract idea; it is something lived, noticed, and built through everyday action.
Her story is a reminder that transformation often begins by asking a simple question: what do we already have in our hands, and how can we use it to make our corner of the world better?
Read MoreIn this Walk With the CEO reflection, CivSource Africa CEO Jacqueline Asiimwe celebrates Lillian Tamale for her commitment to building CivFund from the ground up. The story honours the kind of teammate who carries responsibility with steadiness, shows up beyond the call of duty, and helps give institutional dreams structure, rhythm, and trust.
Through their walk, Jacqueline reflects on work, motherhood, standards, responsibility, and the privilege of building something larger than one person. It is a tribute to the people whose dedication allows leaders and institutions to grow with confidence.
Read MoreThis Walk With the CEO reflection shares Tayoleke Eria’s first experience joining CivSource Africa and the warm welcome that stayed with him. From a reassuring phone call to a team song and a note at his desk, the story shows how workplace culture is built through small, human moments that make people feel expected, valued, and at home.
Read MoreIn this reflection, Jacqueline Asiimwe walks with Dorcas Mugala, CivSource Africa’s Monitoring and Evaluation lead. The story highlights the quiet leadership required to help teams embrace learning, measurement, and reflection. It honours patience, guidance, and the progress that becomes possible when colleagues listen to one another and keep walking together.
Read MoreIn this Walk With the CEO reflection, Jacqueline Asiimwe walks with Stella Nderitu, who joined the team to support the East Africa Girls and Young Feminist Fund. Their conversation explores mentorship, voice, access, and the importance of building a fund that does more than move resources: it signals belief, dignity, and possibility for girls and young feminists in East Africa.
Read MoreIn this Walk With the CEO reflection, CivSource Africa CEO Jacqueline Asiimwe honours Cathy as one of the organisation’s “ancestors,” a person who has carried the memory, culture, and early spirit of CivSource Africa from its beginnings. The piece reflects on institutional memory, continuity, and the people who help organisations remember who they are while preparing for the future.
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