Lizza is the founder of the Theana Initiative, based in Uganda. In this episode, she discusses her work on addressing period poverty and stigma through educational programmes and advocacy. In conversation with Bhekinkosi Moyo, Lizza shares her personal motivation for this work, rooted in her childhood experiences and her belief in the power of education and entrepreneurship to empower individuals. Visit the podcast webpage - https://bit.ly/484AEr3 ..read more

Liza is the founder of the Theana Initiative, based in Uganda. In this episode, she discusses her work on addressing period poverty and stigma through educational programmes and advocacy. In conversation with Bhekinkosi Moyo, Liza shares her personal motivation for this work, rooted in her childhood experiences and her belief in the power of education and entrepreneurship to empower individuals. Visit the podcast webpage - https://bit.ly/484AEr3 ..read more

In this episode, we meet the Resource Mobilisation and Communications Officer for the Legal Services Facility, Petra Kuria. She shares her perspective on philanthropy, emphasising the importance of community-driven impact and decolonising aid, amongst others.  Visit the podcast webpage - https://bit.ly/484AEr3 ..read more

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Rachel is a grassroots woman human rights defender, Pan-African Feminist, community organizer, Gender Justice and SRHR Activist.  In her conversation with Bhekinkosi Moyo, she shares her experiences in organising protests and memorials for fallen comrades, highlighting the power of collective action and solidarity through knowledge-gathering. Visit the podcast webpage - https://bit.ly/484AEr3 ..read more

Stigmata is the Executive Director of the African Philanthropy Network. During this conversation with Bhekinkosi Moyo, she discusses the importance of systems change in philanthropy while reflecting on the growth and diversity of the sector, emphasizing the need for philanthropy to address inequalities and serve as a strategy for development. Stigmata also shares the history of the African Philanthropy Network, from its origins as the Africa Grantmakers Network to its rebranding as a multi-stakeholder network. Learn more about the orgnisation here - https://africaphilanthropynetwork.org/ Vis ..read more

Lulu Ng’wanakilala has over 20 years of experience in leadership and management positions, including serving as the CEO of the Legal Services Facility. She serves as the Board Chairperson of the Tanzania Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA) and Board Member of the East African Philanthropic Network, amongst others. In this episode of Conversations on African Philanthropy, Lulun discusses the importance of Africans capitalising on their own philanthropic resources and the role of community involvement in sustaining philanthropic efforts ..read more

John Ulanga is the former Chairman of the East African Association of Grantmakers. He also serves as the Regional Director of TradeMark East Africa in Tanzania. Before joining TradeMark, he was the Vice President of External Affairs and Sustainability for BG East Africa (Tanzania and Kenya). Prior to that, John was the Executive Director of the Foundation for Civil Society, and the Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF). John sits on several boards as Chairman of the University Council of the Hubert Kairuki Memorial University, Dar es Salaam, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors ..read more

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 ..read more

Who Grew You?  In this special edition, partly recorded with a live audience at the Wits Business School, Jacqueline Asiimwe takes us through her upbringing, CivSource Africa, philanthropy advisory, and her now famous walks.  Jacqueline is a lawyer, leadership coach, and social development thought leader. She is the Founder of CivSource Africa, a philanthropy advisory firm that works to influence philanthropic practice through grant management and advisory services on funding, context, and strategy. Jacqueline works to shape narratives about giving and philanthropy within low-net-w ..read more