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At 8:30 am, I arrived at Naguru Skyz hotel, the venue for the context meeting organized by Defenders Protection Initiative (DPI) and CivSource Africa (CSA). I was very expectant and excited about the discussion concerning Uganda’s retention on the FATF Grey list and its implication on the NGO sector.

“Talent is the multiplier. The more energy and attention you invest in it, the greater the yield.”

When John Maxwell states in his book "Power of Moments," "Stretch for Insights," that is exactly what the Mopane' leadership department went through when tasked with delivering the Nyaka Staff Retreat in August 2022.

LETTING GO OF FEAR!

When I first started supporting the GROW¡ Mentorship Program. A mound of dread and uncertainties loomed over me. How could I help leaders who were already in charge of their organizations? Countless questions arose in my head with each passing day about the kind of impact I would have or whether my contribution would be remembered.

Friday, June 3, 2022, was a day for which CivSource Africa and the Mopane’ Leadership Department will be eternally grateful. Friends, partners, and well-wishers of CivSource Africa, the GROW¡ Mentorship and Coaching Program graduated 25 leaders after a year of intensive learning and sharing. Read more

In this digital age, access, adoption, and digital literacy are imperative resources. There is a plethora of research that has explored digital inequities, inequalities, and divides looking at the countries, communities, and individuals digitally disadvantaged or left behind.

CivSource Africa works to refine the practice and footprint of philanthropy for civic engagement in Africa. This mission is served through donor advocacy, building capacities of civic actors, and shaping narratives.

CivSource Africa (CSA) is an independent advisory organization that seeks to refine the practice of philanthropy and the footprint of civil society for authentic civic engagement in Africa.

Healing was the theme of our recently concluded Leaders' Experience Retreat that CivSource Africa was privileged to host with Rights 4 Her. Rights 4 Her is a women lead organization whose mission is to provide and promote sustainable solutions that will help improve the well being of all Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer and Transgender persons through advocacy, research, documentation, and capacity building. Co-hosting a Mopane` retreat with Rights 4 Her was a reaffirmation of the need to take care of leaders.

Our parents and teachers usually set our paths to personal growth when we’re children. However, we must set goals once we leave the house and enter the adult world. As the saying goes, “little by little, the bananas grow.”

GROWth is a process that lasts a lifetime, but it is not a linear one. New situations necessitate new and different skills, and challenges in adulthood frequently arise when we least expect them. Setting personal goals and looking inside ourselves, on the other hand, is some of life’s most profound and rewarding tasks. Read More

CivSource Africa had a fantastic day on Tuesday, February 15th, 2022. We met the staff at Ahaki and talked and shared ideas about transitions in Ugandan non-governmental organizations.

Ahaki is an African Institute that creates information and strengthens advocacy capacity in the fields of health, human rights, and sexual and reproductive health rights using Africentric methods in a national and global context.

January 31st, 2021 marked the start of Kuonyesha Art Fund's Journey to Mali to attend the Seguo Art Festival and the Forum Maaya Africa themed – Arts and Maaya.

The celebrations began on February 1st, 2022. We were taken on a cultural, artistic, and entrepreneurial tour. We witnessed the city come to life just because of the vitality of the arts and many cultural events.

It gives me great pleasure to be the one steering the ship on this auspicious occasion when CivSource Africa makes 4 years. Happy 4th anniversary to all the CivSource Africa staff, partners, clients, and associates!

Today gives us an opportunity to PAUSE and look back at the past years and cherish the memories that should propel us into the new year. See more

In their powerful and far-reaching book, THE POWER OF MOMENTS, the Heath brothers Chip and Dan, go to great lengths to underscore the importance of moments and how seemingly ephemeral jiffies can surprise us and hoist us and transform us, and how we can create such extraordinary moments in all aspects of our lives. See more

Where do I even begin to tell the story of GROW? Do you ever feel like there are moments in your life that are a culmination of so many beautiful and winding paths? That is what I am feeling now, as I attempt to explain how we got to GROW – CivSource’s new leadership offering – a one-year mentorship program for CEOs. Read more

Yesterday we engaged with CivSource Africa CEO Jacqueline Asiimwe during our Round Table Conversation and the talk was inspiring, enlightening and captivating on what the organization is doing to Champion African Philanthropy for Social Change. The story will be covered in our Newsletter but in the mean time please do well to check out the video to the conversation on this link

The Mopané Experience testimonials from our just concluded two Leadership’ retreat experiences. “I am so glad I came” is the statement one often will find as they read the testimonials from the different leaders that attended the experience. The retreats are facilitated by the best and seasoned Leadership coaches, with immense Leadership experience.

The sessions are characterized by fun, safe, and constructive conversations, and are conducted in a very safe and super nourishing environment.

The experience offers leaders a guided journey of freedom and self-awareness. Transforming self and healing the body, mind, and soul. See more

As I sit to type this piece, I look back and remember the vision. In my mind’s eye, I saw us packing Nambole Stadium full to the rafters. I saw each individual face in that stadium, representing story after story of generosity in Uganda. The atmosphere was charged, there was excitement in the air as people hugged and high-fived! There was pride in the smiles as people beamed ear to ear. More

In November 2019, a colleague suggested that CivSource host a podcast on philanthropy. I did not quite have faith that we could do it. I did not know the first thing about putting a podcast together and so I put the thought out of my mind. But….. the seed had been planted. More

Like most countries around the world, when news of the coronavirus pandemic came through, Uganda went into a total lockdown. All except essential workers were disallowed on the streets. This was an unprecedented crisis and the government needed a lot of support to address the pandemic. More

Last year, one of the team building activities we did was a ‘bring-your-child-to-office’ day. We wanted to meet our children, we wanted our children to meet each other, and we wanted our children to get an understanding of the work we do. We had loads of fun as we took pictures with the children, ate lunch with them, did face painting and we even had a bouncing castle. More