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The Jinja convening validated more than research; it unveiled a movement. Local businesses across Uganda are stepping up as partners in development, driven by purpose, proximity, and a desire to give meaningfully. From health outreach to skills training and menstrual equity, their stories reveal a philanthropic spirit grounded in trust and community. But to scale this impact, we must move from recognition to collaboration. Now is the time to rethink how private sector actors and CSOs work together, not as separate sectors, but as co-creators of lasting change. Let’s build a future powered by local giving, rooted partnerships, and collective vision.
This wasn’t just a game; it was a declaration: every child deserves to play, to dream, and to belong. As Watoto Wasoka prepares for an even bigger Slums Derby in 2026, we invite you to support their work, amplify the movement, and invest in joy as a tool for justice. Visit www.watotowasoka.ug or follow @WatotoWasoka on social media to get involved.
The future of civil society might not be found in aid but in solidarity, self-trust, and local connection. As the CivLegacy Foundation continues to champion community foundations and locally driven philanthropy, we call on all development actors to deepen collaboration, engage domestic donors, and see communities not for what they lack, but for what they already hold. Join us in unlocking the radical power of giving from within.
The future of community philanthropy is ours to shape, intentionally and collectively. As CivLegacy returns from Bucharest inspired and renewed, we invite fellow practitioners, funders, and community leaders to connect, collaborate, and build infrastructures that are people-centered, adaptive, and rooted in shared purpose. Let’s keep the momentum going, reach out, share your learning, and join the global movement toward community-driven transformation.
Locally led development is no longer a buzzword; it’s a necessary shift. As we rethink how change happens, now is the time to engage deeply with local voices, review the position paper, and co-design sustainable solutions. Stakeholders are invited to reflect, respond, and take bold action to realize a development agenda truly led by communities.
Shrinking foreign aid is pushing African philanthropy to rethink sustainability. At the May 2025 WINGS Africa meeting, leaders spotlighted urgent lessons from EPIC-Africaand EAPN on building resilient, locally funded systems. From bold calls to action to a renewed focus on African-led giving, the message was clear: the future is in our hands. At CivLegacy Foundation, we’re walking that talk.
Read more and join the movement for community-powered philanthropy.
CivLegacy Foundation joined stakeholders at the Makerere–CAPSI workshop, launching a 5-year research project involving 17 African universities. The study will explore how the non-profit sector contributes to youth employment across Africa, focusing on dignified and inclusive work opportunities. With input from government, academia, and civil society, the research aims to generate data that will inform policy, unlock economic potential, and better position the sector as a key driver of youth empowerment.