Makerere Launches Ukarimu Centre to Reclaim and Advance African Philanthropy
What does it take for Africa to reclaim its own narrative of generosity? On 8 October 2026, Makerere University, in partnership with CivSource Africa, launched the Ukarimu Centre for Advancing African Philanthropy, creating a multidisciplinary platform dedicated to researching, documenting and strengthening African traditions of giving.
In this article, Makerere University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences explores the Centre's vision, the voices that shaped its launch, and its ambition to connect African knowledge, research, policy and practice while positioning the continent as a producer of philanthropic knowledge.