Last week,CivFundjoined colleagues from the East Africa Financial Resilience Resource Hub ; Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) andFoundation for Civil Society (FCS) to reflect on the evolving funding landscape for civil society. With shrinking civic space and shifting donor priorities, we explored ways to strengthen financial resilience, foster collaboration, and build sustainable funding models. At the heart of our discussions was one key question: How do we ensure civil society remains strong, independent, and impactful? The journey continues, guided by Ubuntu, "I am because you are."
Read reflections from our CEO, Jacqueline Asiimwe, on the three-day retreat HERE:
The 6th East Africa HR Symposium brought together HR leaders to explore the theme, “HR Reimagined: Building a Future-Proof Workforce with Technology & Human-Centric Practices.” CivSource Africa’s Mathias Nyombi proudly represented us at this transformative event, contributing to conversations on AI integration, inclusive workplaces, and employee wellbeing. Key takeaways included leveraging technology for efficiency, fostering diversity, and prioritizing mental health in the workplace.
Read More about how this event is reshaping HR practices in the region!
As nonprofits face mounting pressure from funding freezes and executive orders under the Trump administration, many are asking: where are the foundations?
The public lecture by Binaifer Nowrojee, featuring H.E. Mrs. Graça Machel, Dr. Naledi Pandor, and Nicolette Naylor, sparked powerful discussions on philanthropy, human rights, and development. With over 650 participants joining in person and online, the conversation left a lasting impact on academics, practitioners, and business leaders. Missed the event? Watch the recording CLICK HERE Read the summary CLICK HERE
Philanthropy in Asia is undergoing a remarkable transformation, moving beyond traditional charitable giving to high-impact strategies that address systemic challenges. With an estimated $701 billion in untapped philanthropic potential, foundations like Shiv Nadar and Tencent are setting bold goals, investing sustainably, and forging powerful partnerships to create lasting change. The question is: how are they doing it?