Explore every episode of the podcast Conversations on African Philanthropy
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| Prof Bheki Moyo | Ep. 143 | 6APC Series #14 | African Grantmaking Network | Women in Philanthropy | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:39:24 | |
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| Zanele Makombe & Kamila Gojobe | Ep. 142 | 6APC Series #13 | Slum Dwellers International | Community Organising and Urban Inclusion | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:30:43 | |
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| Lelentle Motaung | Ep 133 | 6APC Series #5 | The Link Between Local Governance and Philanthropy | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:23:49 | |
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| In Conversation with Evans Okinyi | 03 Nov 2023 | 00:38:13 | |
Evans Okinyi is the CEO of the East Africa Philanthropy Network (EAPN), a regional network of over 80 organisations developing and nurturing philanthropy in East Africa. He is a seasoned executive with over 9 years of progressive experience in network management, policy formulation and implementation, and stakeholder & partnership management. Evans has in his illustrious career, worked to advance progressive growth in the philanthropy sector specifically the capacity, credibility, and practices of various development actors towards supporting local giving and effective grantmaking in advancing systems change and transformation. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Memory Zonde-Kachambwa | 27 Oct 2023 | 00:42:53 | |
Memory Zonde-Kachambwa is a pan-African intersectional feminist, gender, and women’s rights activist. She grounds her work on feminist principles. She is the Executive Director at the African Women’s Development and Communication Network (known as FEMNET). Memory is a dynamic leader in movement-building, feminist organising in policy advocacy, and networking with over 18 years of experience developing, managing, and implementing programmes promoting women's and girls rights regionally and globally. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Vuyiswa Sidzumo | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:56:09 | |
Vuyiswa Sidzumo is the Director of the Ford Foundation office in Southern Africa. Prior to joining the foundation, she spent 12 years at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation serving as an associate program officer and program officer before becoming the country director for South Africa in 2009. Throughout her illustrious career, Vuyiswa has pioneered work in local philanthropy in South Africa and in the U.S. and currently serves as chair of the steering committee of the Africa Grantmakers’ Affinity Group amongst others. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Alice Brown | 13 Oct 2023 | 00:53:16 | |
Alice Brown is the head of Sojourner, Tubman, Wells & Co. Consulting, an attorney with extensive experience in social justice philanthropy and civil rights litigation and advocacy. She is an international human rights advocate and an expert on the use of the law for the public good. She worked for the Ford Foundation for nearly two decades and many of these years were spent in leadership positions, engaging in innovative grant-making to support visionaries working in crucial areas such as human rights, social justice, constitutions, and reconciliation. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Jessica Horn | 06 Oct 2023 | 00:37:47 | |
Jessica Horn is the Regional Director at the Ford Foundation office for East Africa, and previously the Director of Programmes at the African Women's Development Fund (AWDF). She has dedicated the past two decades of her professional life to the process of advancing justice, challenging inequalities, and building both the knowledge base and practice towards inclusive democracies—with women’s rights as a focal commitment—primarily in Africa. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Marwa El-Daly | 30 Sep 2023 | 00:39:04 | |
Marwa El-Daly is a development practitioner, and social entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in programme, business development, and training. She is the founder of Waqfeyat al Maadi Community Foundation (WMCF), Egypt's first community foundation, and recently established the Waqfeyat Misr Foundation. Marwa has also developed several curricula focusing on nonprofit management, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship and lectures at the Public Policy and Administration Department at the American University in Cairo. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Mamadou Biteye | 22 Sep 2023 | 00:45:27 | |
Mamadou Biteye is the Executive Secretary of The African Capacity Building Foundation and former Vice President for Inclusive Growth, Global Social Impact for Central Europe, Middle East and Africa at VISA, based in Dubai. He was the former Managing Director for The Rockefeller Foundation Africa Regional Office, overseeing initiatives in youth employment, health, philanthropy, agriculture, and food security. He also serves as an advisor and board member for various international organisations such as the World Bank, the World Economic Forum, and the African Leadership Network. Mamadou has over two decades of experience in strategic leadership, advocacy and campaigning, community development, and capacity building with extensive field experience in Africa and globally. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Hakima Abbas | 15 Sep 2023 | 00:28:39 | |
Taking us through the Black Feminist Fund and its longstanding vision of resourcing black feminist movements across the globe, Hakima Abbas joins Bhekinkosi Moyo on the Conversations on African Philanthropy Podcast this week! Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Akwasi Aidoo | 08 Sep 2023 | 00:47:50 | |
Akwasi Aidoo is a Senior Fellow at Humanity United and was the founding Executive Director of Trust Africa. Over the last four decades, Akwasi’s career has centered on human rights and philanthropy in Africa. His previous roles include Head of the Health and Equity programme of the Canadian International Development Research Centre in West and Central Africa, Head of the Ford Foundation in Senegal and Nigeria, and Director of the Ford Foundation’s Special Initiative for Africa. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Gerry Salole | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:42:57 | |
Gerry Salole is an accomplished independent consultant and was formerly the Chief Executive of the European Foundation Centre (EFC) from 2005. Notably, Gerry stands as the Founding Chair of TrustAfrica and actively participates in the governance of the European Cultural Foundation, The Impact Trust, and the Unicredit Foundation, as a member of their respective Supervisory and Advisory Boards. His contributions also extend to the Wits Centre for Philanthropy and Social Investment, and he plays a vital role on the International Advisory Council of Afrobarometer. He also serves as the Strategic Advisor to the Africa Europe Foundation, marking the convergence of his expertise. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| Cynthia Appenteng | Ep 132 | 6APC Series #5 | Cynthia Appenteng on Community Philanthropy | 25 Sep 2025 | 00:28:16 | |
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| Special Edition - Conversations on African Philanthropy | 18 Aug 2023 | 01:14:55 | |
In this special edition of the Conversations on African Philanthropy Podcast, Bhekinkosi Moyo is joined by esteemed leaders and experts in the field of philanthropy: Halima Mohamed from Trust Africa, Ashely Green-Thompson from ACT Ubumbano, Briggs Bomba from Trust Africa, and Janet Mawiyoo from Galvanizing Africa Consult. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Brian Kagoro | 11 Aug 2023 | 00:41:33 | |
Brian Kagoro is a seasoned Pan-Africanist Development Practitioner and the director of Justice and Intersectionality responsible for guiding Open Society Global. He has over 24 years of strategic leadership experience across international, regional, and intergovernmental organizations, such as the United Nations Development Programme, ActionAid International, and several African Union institutions. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Lerato Mashianoke & Zanele Maphosa | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:31:03 | |
Lerato Mashianoke the Programme Manager at Ford Foundation Southern Africa and Zanele Maphosa, the Programme & SRHR Advisor at ACT Ubumbano, and both CAPSI Masters candidates join the conversation this week. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Dikeledi Seleka | 21 Jul 2023 | 00:23:57 | |
Dikeledi Seleka is the founder of Dynamic Timz Coaching, a South African-based coaching and consulting company that leads entrepreneurs to reimagine their existence and reposition their businesses to achieve their goals and realise their dreams. Passionate about giving back to the community, she also established the Sisters Empowerment Circle. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Catherine Kijango | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:39:27 | |
Catherine Kiganjo is the Programme Coordinator for the Girl Child Programme at the Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF). She coordinates KCDF's governance activities of the Board of Directors and Organization Development function at the Secretariat. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Janet Mawiyoo | 07 Jul 2023 | 00:55:40 | |
Janet Mawiyoo is the Lead Consultant at Galvanising Africa Consult, and previously the Executive Director of the Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF). Her work as a leader in building development and philanthropic institutions has stood out over the years, with a very rich experience on leadership and governance matters, organizational development, resource mobilization and asset development, just to name a few. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Siphosami Malunga | 30 Jun 2023 | 00:42:08 | |
Siphosami Malunga is the Director of Programs at Open Society- Africa. He is the outgoing executive director of the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA). Previously, he held various positions in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), including as Senior Governance Advisor, Democratic Governance Practice Team Leader, and Regional Policy Advisor–Governance. Between January 2001 and July 2003, Malunga was in Timor Leste as a Trial Attorney in the Special Panel for Serious Crimes, where he was trained in transitional justice through trials of civilian, military and political leaders for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and violations of the laws and customs of war. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Sarah Mukasa | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:50:11 | |
Sarah Mukasa is a pan-Africanist feminist with over 15 years’ experience in leadership and management at senior levels in the not-for-profit sector in Africa and Europe. She currently serves as the ivision Head of the Women’s Program at Open Society Africa where for the past 5 years she has strengthened the organisation’s support for feminist organizing, and was the Director of Programmes at the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF). Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Theo Sowa | 09 Jun 2023 | 00:44:07 | |
Theo Sowa is a women’s rights and social justice activist and the former Chief Executive Officer of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF). As a feminist activist, her work has encompassed an intersectional approach to promoting equality and justice. She has a special interest in strengthening the role and impact of philanthropic activity in Africa and internationally. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Jenny Hodgson | 23 May 2023 | 01:02:44 | |
Jenny Hodgson is the executive director of the Global Fund for Community Foundations (GFCF), a globally-networked organization and the leading global voice on community philanthropy as an essential pillar of a reimagined civil society architecture that emphasises people-led, people-owned development and shifts power closer to the ground. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| Moses Okech | Ep 131 | 6APC Series #5 | Nonprofits and Youth Employment | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:39:51 | |
Dr. Moses Okech is a lecturer at Makerere University’s Department of Extension and Innovation Studies whose research focuses on how nonprofits contribute to dignified and fulfilling youth employment, particularly for marginalised groups. In conversation with Prof. Moyo, Dr. Okech reflects on the findings of his study and the wider implications for African youth employment. Talking points include:
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| In Conversation with Dr Judy Dlamini | 25 Apr 2023 | 01:02:37 | |
Dr Judy Dlamini is a medical and academic doctor, businesswoman, author, and philanthropist. She is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Mbekani Group, which has been in business for 25 years, Wits University Chancellor, co-founder, sponsor and trustee of Mkhiwa Trust, her family’s PBO used for social upliftment, focusing on rural development, health and education; and founder of Female Academic Leaders Fellowship NPC, a PBO for developing a pipeline of black women leaders in academia. She chairs the board of Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, GBVF Response Fund and is a director of SA SME Fund. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Logan Shitlavane | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:40:57 | |
Logan Shitlavane is the Board Chair of Bridging The Gap Youth Empowerment (BTGYE), a non-profit organization that offers all kinds of support that will be required by youths in their community to help ensure their success in life. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Sarah Rennie | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:38:38 | |
Sarah Rennie is an expert philanthropist with special interest in corporate social investment in education. She was the founding Chairperson of the Independent Philanthropy Association South Africa (IPASA). She currently serves as the Chairperson of the Grindrod Family Centenary Trust. In this episode, she speaks to Bhekinkosi Moyo about her journey in philanthropy as a leader and pioneer. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Malik Dasoo | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:24:43 | |
Malik Dasoo is an activist on social and environmental justice initiatives. He is a researcher at The African Climate Foundation. He has experience in South Africa’s biodiversity sector having worked with the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) on their Natural Capital Accounting and Ecological Infrastructure programs. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Shelagh Gastrow | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:54:07 | |
Shelagh Gastrow is a veteran African philanthropist who has been involved in the world of philanthropy through her leadership of Inyathelo: The South African Institute for Advancement which she founded in Cape Town in 2002. She is also well-known in the civil society sector for her mentorship and support of many non-profit leaders Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Chantal Uwizera | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:38:23 | |
Chantal Uwizera is the Head of African Philanthropy at Save the Children UK. She is an international development professional with 10 years of dedicated experience working with governments, the private sector, international agencies (UN), foundations, philanthropies, and non-profits to drive social impact. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Jessica Chiliza | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:32:06 | |
Jessica Chiliza is the Associate Program Director at Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project. She has 17 years of global health experience, working for NGOs, and academic institutions, as a consultant, and has been involved with donor coordination. For the past 13 years while living in South Africa, her focus has been on the HIV/AIDS epidemic and philanthropy. She joins Prof Bhekinkosi Moyo in a conversation reflecting on her journey as a change maker, and understanding of the philanthropic landscape in Africa. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Nana Afadzinu | 16 Dec 2022 | 00:49:34 | |
Nana Afadzinu is the Executive Director of the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI). She has worked with and within the civil society sector for the past 24 years. She is a passionate advocate for sustainable development in Africa with the full participation of an effective, efficient, influential and sustainable civil society. She is a lawyer by profession and has worked in the areas of governance, human rights, philanthropy and capacity development with several mission-oriented organisations in Africa. She joins Prof Bhekinkosi Moyo in a conversation reflecting on her career as a change maker, and her vision for philanthropy in Africa. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Sibongile Mkhabela | 13 Dec 2022 | 01:02:19 | |
Sibongile (Bongi) Mkhabela, a social worker by profession and a passionate social activist by orientation currently spearheads the newly formed independent Barloworld Empowerment Foundation in the capacity of Chief Executive Director. This independent Foundation has defined its mission to ignite self-belief and unleash resilient communities in Africa. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Prof. Maurice Radebe | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:48:47 | |
Professor Maurice Radebe is currently Head and Director of Wits Business School. Previously he served as Executive Vice President responsible for Sasol’s Energy Business globally was accountable for the successful marketing of all the Energy Business’ products as well as managing the gas -to -liquids (GTL) joint ventures in Qatar (ORYX GTL) and Nigeria (EGTL), the gas-to-power (GTP) venture in Mozambique. Maurice Radebe is the Founder and Chairman of Unleashing Leadership Potential Foundation in South Africa. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| Darren Walker | Ep 130 | Reflections from Leaders in Philanthropy | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:45:48 | |
Conversations on African Philanthropy Podcast: In this special episode, we welcome Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, for a profound conversation with Prof. Moyo. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Dumiso Gatsha | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:49:07 | |
Dumiso (pronouns They/Them/Their) is a proudly Pan African, unequivocally non-binary queer feminist working on eliminating the barriers between grassroots experiences and global policymaking. They are the Founder of Success Capital Organisation, a queer, youth, migrant, ethnic minority, feminist-led, managed and serving grassroots organisation challenging power, privilege and patriarchy impeding decolonial, climate, health, gender, and socioeconomic justice. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Prof. Jonathan Mukuwira | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:32:12 | |
Author of over 45 journal articles and 30 book chapters, Jonathan Makuwira is a Professor of Development Studies and the current Deputy Vice Chancellor of Malawi University of Science and Technology. He is a Research Associate in the Department of Development Studies at Nelson Mandela University and a Visiting Fellow at Airlangga University. His academic career has seen him teach International Development at RMIT University, Comparative Indigenous Studies at Central Queensland University and Peace Studies at the University of New England. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Dr. Emmanuel Taban | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:46:35 | |
Dr Emmanuel Taban is well-known as a Pugnologist but has served as a Physician, a Medical Registrar and a General Practitioner and he is an avid runner. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Nicolette Naylor | 22 Oct 2022 | 01:01:39 | |
Nicolette Naylor is a South African feminist human rights lawyer, who has completed an LLM in International Human Rights at University College London. She joined the global philanthropic community when she was appointed Program Officer at the Ford Foundation and has recently been appointed International Program Director: Gender, Racial & Ethnic Justice. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Yvonne Chaka Chaka | 09 Sep 2022 | 00:43:59 | |
Yvonne Chaka Chaka is as a world-class performer defined by originality, creativity, and consummate showmanship. As a young performer, Yvonne Chaka Chaka happened to have been the first black child to have made an appearance on South African television, in 1981. She travels the world advocating for social justice, education and economic empowerment for women and girls. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Berita | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:50:22 | |
Berita is an award-winning, platinum-selling singer-songwriter and music producer. Berita is also the founder of Women of Music Business abbreviated WOMB, a pan-African women empowerment non-profit organisation and sits on the board of the Recording Industry of South Africa. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Rose Maruru | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:43:45 | |
Rose Maruru is the co-founder of EPIC-Africa, a Senegal–based non-profit whose mission is to fill critical data and capacity gaps in the philanthropic marketplace in Africa. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Mamotshidisi Mohapi | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:54:44 | |
Mamotshidi Mohapi is a Programme Officer at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, an organisation that supports projects around the world that promote a just, equitable and sustainable society. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Rachel Kolisi | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:38:53 | |
Rachel Kolisi is the co-founder of the Kolisi Foundation, an organisation that aims to change the story of inequality in South Africa by responding with compassion and courage to the challenges faced by our nation. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Mmabatho Maboya | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:55:24 | |
Mmabatho Maboya is the CEO of the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In conversation with Chris Nkwatsibwe & Jackie Asiimwe | 08 Aug 2025 | 00:41:37 | |
Philanthropy in Africa is deeply rooted in cultural practices. As a build-up to the Uganda Philanthropy Week, Chris Nkwatsibwe & Jackie Asiimwe join Prof. Bhekinkosi Moyo in a conversation that reflects on the culture of giving and how the practice is integral to Ugandan life. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In conversation with Thabang Skwambane | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:37:50 | |
Thabang Skwambane the CEO of the NAHANA Communications Group and a well-known community philanthropist. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Namata Serumaga-Musisi and Ernesto Yeboah | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:43:35 | |
Namata and Ernesto are leaders of the Economic Fighters League (EFL), which is a non-partisan political movement based in Ghana. EFL was established to address economic injustices and advocate for the rights of marginalised populations. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||
| In Conversation with Hager Eissa | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:14:00 | |
Hager is the co-founder of Echos of Freedom and a UN Youth Fellow. She is an activist for women, human rights, education, conflict resolution, and peace and education. Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3 | |||