Philanthropy highlights blog

CivSource Africa participated in the recently concluded African Philanthropy Forum conference held on 24th and 25th October 2022. The Conference was hosted in Kigali and attended by over 190 philanthropic stakeholders from 29 countries. The event was held under the theme, “African Philanthropists Closing the Gender Gap.”

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While building a body of knowledge on African philanthropy in Uganda, CivSource Africa undertook its maiden research on the landscape of local philanthropy in Uganda. The study presented evidence of community foundations in Uganda. It was found that there was no database of community foundations, their functionality remained unclear and there was a research gap on these institutions.

When fun and philanthropy meet.

CivSource Africa took part in the first Corporate Spelling Bee, held by Enjuba Foundation, on June 18, 20222. The spelling bee was a networking event that brought together adults from the private sector and other business organizations in a fun-filled endeavor to improve communication, collaboration, teamwork, and critical thinking abilities.

15 participants from private businesses and civil society based in Mbale participated in the conversation on strengthening giving partnerships between the two sectors. The conversation was organized by CivSource Africa with support from the USAID/Civil Society Strengthening Activity. It took place on 24th May 2022 at Mbale Resort Hotel.

On the 26th of May 2022, CivSource Africa held the fourth meeting between private businesses and civil society organisations. This activity was conducted with support from the USAID/Civil Society Strengthening Activity. The meeting took place at Hotel Kakanyero in Gulu with 13 participants from both sectors.

The second meeting between private corporations and civil society organizations was hosted on May 26, 2022, by CivSource Africa. This activity was conducted with support from the USAID/Civil Society Strengthening Activity. The meeting took place at Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja with 15 participants in total i.e., 7 private businesses and 8 civil society organisations.