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In a powerful keynote address at Thrive Africa’s inaugural Afrotellers conference, our CEO Jacqueline Asiimwe highlighted CivSource Africa’s journey in reshaping the conversation around African philanthropy through storytelling. Under the theme "Seeing the Unseen, Telling the Untold," she shared how our research, giving reports, gatherings of givers, a book of African proverbs on generosity, the comm-UNITY! podcast, and our photo exhibition all celebrate African generosity. Emphasizing that sharing these stories is a rights issue, she affirmed our commitment to making African philanthropy visible and embracing an Afrocentric perspective rooted in belief in Africa.
Our CEO Jacqueline Asiimwe participated in a prestigious international conference organized by Aegis Trust in Kigali, Rwanda. Titled “Listening and Leading: The Art and Science of Peace, Resilience, and Transformational Justice,” the event marked 30 years since Rwanda endured the genocide against the Tutsis, offering powerful insights into the country’s journey of reconciliation, resilience, and healing.
Through discussions on peace education, trauma recovery, the role of art, and both local and international justice, we at CivSource Africa contributed by emphasizing the power of culturally sensitive and dignified philanthropy, grounded in genuine love for humanity and the importance of active listening in advancing social justice.
New initiatives like Harambee~Ubuntu and Adɔyɛ Women in African Philanthropy are transforming African philanthropy by fostering self-reliant resources rooted in pan-African and feminist values. These efforts are redefining support networks, prioritizing local voices and justice.
As Africa’s wealth grows, locally led philanthropy is emerging as a powerful response to development needs amid declining international aid. With more African entrepreneurs and tech leaders stepping up, the continent has new potential to fund progress.
The IKEA Foundation has pledged €35 million ($37.9 million) to support Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in delivering essential humanitarian aid to those affected by Sudan’s ongoing conflict. With more than one in five people displaced and widespread food insecurity, this grant will empower MSF to expand its services, addressing malnutrition, healthcare, and water needs in camps like Adré transit in Chad. “More needs to be done,” emphasized IKEA Foundation's Hayley Kornblum, urging greater action from both government and private sectors.
