Conversations on African Philanthropy
The Conversations on African Philanthropy podcast features leaders and game-changers whose work has enabled social investment and philanthropy in Africa. Hosted by the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI), the podcast supports the mission of promoting social change by fostering a culture of effective giving and corporate social and civic responsibility.
Founded in 2017 and situated within Wits Business School, CAPSI aspires to nurture a new generation of African experts, researchers and leaders in African Philanthropy, Social Investment and related disciplines. The Centre serves as a source of knowledge and learning, a platform for partnerships, and a hub for community engagement for participating organisations and institutions across and for the benefit of Africa. CAPSI’s offerings include postgraduate academic programmes, short courses, masterclasses, post-doctoral fellowships, publications and partner-collaborated research and development projects in social investment and philanthropy.
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Conversations on African Philanthropy
In Conversation with Janet Mawiyoo | Adɔyɛ Series #11
Janet Mawiyoo is a leadership coach who has worked in the African development and global non-profit sector for 3 decades. She is a specialist in building development and philanthropic institutions.
In her second conversation with Prof. Moyo, Janet shares insights from her experiences from the past three and a half years since her departure from KCDF. Some of their talking points include;
- How she is using writing as a tool for reflection and documentation about her experiences and lessons learned.
- Janet acknowledges the challenges of transitioning from official documents to more personal and honest writing, seeking to convey her authentic self and journey.
- The prevalent issues in nonprofit leadership, including burnout, inadequate governance, and the struggle for organisational sustainability.
- The importance of resource independence for African institutions, advocating for a focus on building sustainable organisations rather than merely chasing funding opportunities.
- The importance of creating supportive environments for emerging leaders, fostering connections between seasoned and new leaders to enhance the sector's resilience and effectiveness.
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This series of conversations with women in African philanthropy was recorded on the sidelines of the African Women Writers retreat that took place at the Wits Rural Facility in Limpopo, South Africa, and hosted by CAPSI’s Adɔyɛ Programme and Nawi Afrifem Collective. Adɔyɛ is dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the contributions of African women in philanthropy while creating spaces for dialogue, learning and collaboration.
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