African philanthropy news digest

Here's a digest of recent African philanthropy news:

Grants and Funding

• The Mastercard Foundation has announced a $10 million grant to the African Leadership Academy (ALA) to support the development of young leaders in Africa. (Source: Mastercard Foundation)
• The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has committed $200 million to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to support efforts to end the three diseases in Africa. (Source: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation)
• The African Development Bank has approved a $15 million grant to the African Union to support the development of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). (Source: African Development Bank)

Philanthropic Initiatives

• The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has launched a new initiative, the Ibrahim Governance Weekend, to promote good governance and leadership in Africa. (Source: Mo Ibrahim Foundation)
• The African Philanthropy Forum has launched a new platform, the African Philanthropy Network, to connect philanthropists and social entrepreneurs across Africa. (Source: African Philanthropy Forum)
• The Tony Elumelu Foundation has launched a new entrepreneurship program, the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme, to support young entrepreneurs in Africa. (Source: Tony Elumelu Foundation)

Philanthropists in the News

• Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian billionaire, has donated $10 million to the Nigerian government to support the fight against COVID-19. (Source: Vanguard News)
• Strive Masiyiwa, the Zimbabwean entrepreneur, has donated $1 million to the Zimbabwean government to support the country's COVID-19 response. (Source: The Herald)
• Folorunsho Alakija, the Nigerian businesswoman, has donated $1 million to the Nigerian government to support the country's COVID-19 response. (Source: This Day)

Research and Reports

• A new report by the African Philanthropy Forum has highlighted the importance of philanthropy in addressing Africa's development challenges. (Source: African Philanthropy Forum)
• A new study by the University of Oxford has found that philanthropy in Africa is growing rapidly, with many African philanthropists focusing on education and healthcare. (Source: University of Oxford)
• A new report by the Brookings Institution has highlighted the need for more effective philanthropic partnerships between African governments and international donors. (Source: Brookings Institution)

Awards and Recognition

• The African Philanthropy Forum has announced the winners of its 2022 African Philanthropy Awards, which recognize outstanding philanthropic work in Africa. (Source: African Philanthropy Forum)
• The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has announced the winner of its 2022 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, which recognizes outstanding leadership in Africa. (Source: Mo Ibrahim Foundation)
• The Tony Elumelu Foundation has announced the winners of its 2022 Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme, which supports young entrepreneurs in Africa. (Source: Tony Elumelu Foundation)

I hope this digest is helpful!