Conversations on African Philanthropy

In Conversation with Francis Kiwanga

November 24, 2023 Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment Season 1 Episode 45
In Conversation with Francis Kiwanga
Conversations on African Philanthropy
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Conversations on African Philanthropy
In Conversation with Francis Kiwanga
Nov 24, 2023 Season 1 Episode 45
Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment

Francis Kiwanga is the Executive Director of the Foundation for Civil Society, and the Board Chair of the African Philanthropy Network. Prior to this role, Mr. Kiwanga held positions as the Executive Director of the Legal and Human Rights Centre and as a co-founder of Matrix Consulting, a prominent legal, tax, and governance consulting firm in Arusha. With over 17 years of dedicated service within Tanzania's Civil Society, his contributions have been instrumental in shaping and advancing various initiatives within the sector. 

In this episode, Francis takes us through the history of APN, succession planning, the Foundation for Civil Society, and lessons from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

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Francis Kiwanga is the Executive Director of the Foundation for Civil Society, and the Board Chair of the African Philanthropy Network. Prior to this role, Mr. Kiwanga held positions as the Executive Director of the Legal and Human Rights Centre and as a co-founder of Matrix Consulting, a prominent legal, tax, and governance consulting firm in Arusha. With over 17 years of dedicated service within Tanzania's Civil Society, his contributions have been instrumental in shaping and advancing various initiatives within the sector. 

In this episode, Francis takes us through the history of APN, succession planning, the Foundation for Civil Society, and lessons from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.