African philanthropy daily news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on African philanthropy:

News Articles:

  1. African Philanthropy: A Growing Force for Good (Devex, March 2023) - This article highlights the increasing importance of African philanthropy, with African philanthropists giving back to their communities and supporting global causes.
  2. African Billionaires Giving Back (Forbes, February 2023) - This article profiles several African billionaires who are using their wealth to make a positive impact, including Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, and Folorunsho Alakija.
  3. Philanthropy in Africa: A New Era of Giving (The Guardian, January 2023) - This article explores the growing trend of philanthropy in Africa, with a focus on the role of African philanthropists and the impact of their giving.

Philanthropic Initiatives:

  1. The Africa Philanthropy Forum (APF) - Launched in 2020, the APF is a platform that brings together African philanthropists, foundations, and social entrepreneurs to share knowledge, resources, and best practices.
  2. The Mastercard Foundation - Based in Toronto, Canada, the Mastercard Foundation is a philanthropic organization that focuses on education, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurship in Africa.
  3. The African Philanthropy Network (APN) - APN is a network of African philanthropists and foundations that aims to promote philanthropy and social entrepreneurship in Africa.

Philanthropists:

  1. Aliko Dangote - Nigerian billionaire and founder of the Dangote Foundation, which focuses on education, healthcare, and economic empowerment in Nigeria.
  2. Mo Ibrahim - Sudanese-British entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, which focuses on governance and leadership in Africa.
  3. Folorunsho Alakija - Nigerian businesswoman and philanthropist who has donated to various causes, including education and healthcare in Nigeria.

Research and Reports:

  1. The State of African Philanthropy Report (2022) - This report by the Africa Philanthropy Forum provides an overview of the state of philanthropy in Africa, including trends, challenges, and opportunities.
  2. Philanthropy in Africa: A Review of the Literature (2022) - This report by the University of Oxford's Centre for African Studies provides a comprehensive review of the literature on philanthropy in Africa.