African Philanthropy Forum @APForg
A community of philanthropists and social investors committed to inclusive and sustainable development of the African continent. APF is an affiliate of @GPForg. africanpf.org/info Links & RT are not endorsement Joined November 2013-
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Most Africans don’t call themselves “philanthropists.” But 9 out of 10 give. Whether it’s money, time, food, or support, giving is embedded in our everyday lives. It's time we value and put some structure in our informal giving just as much as institutional philanthropy.
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The best partnerships? Grounded in humility, shared ownership, and a clear path to scale. ▶️ Watch the full episode on YouTube for more: African Philanthropy Forum. 🔗 youtu.be/ReJYM1MTPlw #APFPodcastSeries
Still celebrating members of our network featured in the TIME 100 Most Influential People in Philanthropy 2025. Meet Reeta Roy, President & CEO of the Mastercard Foundation. Her message? Philanthropy is an act of leadership: build systems, not just programs. And when you exit,…
African giving is not a trend. It’s tradition. From Harambee in Kenya to Susu in Ghana and Ubuntu across Southern Africa, African communities have long relied on collective action to support one another. Before we called it philanthropy, we lived it. #AfricanPhilanthropy
New #APFPodcast drops this Thursday! Does the Diaspora have what it takes to give at scale? Mosun Layode chats with Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli on what’s working—and what’s not—in diaspora philanthropy. Premiering on YouTube: African Philanthropy Forum 🔗 youtu.be/gJcHpmC8Mf8
Join us at the 2025 APC for Funding HER Future, a session by @AfricanPF exploring how philanthropy, gender justice & tech intersect to drive change. 📅 July 30 | ⏰ 11:30AM With @MosunLayode, @bisifayemi, Zeina Khalik, Bongiwe Ndondo, Tsitsi Midzi #FundingHERFuture #APFVoices
Nigeria is ranked the world’s most generous country in the #WorldGivingReport2025! 89% of Nigerians donated money (highest globally), and on average they gave 2.83% of their income. They also volunteered ~13.5 hours each (global avg ~9). Learn more 👉 africanpf.org/press-release/…
Announcing #WorldGivingReport 2025! APF & @Caf partnered on the Africa chapter of this global study. Data from 55k+ respondents across 101 countries shows Africa’s generosity (time, money & income share) beats global averages. ➡️ worldgivingreport.org
Happy Independence Day, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. We join in celebrating the enduring spirit of its people and their aspirations for a thriving future. #SãoTomé #APF #AfricanPhilanthropyForum
Happy Independence Day, Comoros. We join in celebrating the enduring spirit of its people and their aspirations for a thriving future. #IndependenceDay #AfricanPhilanthropyForum
Happy Independence Day, Malawi. We celebrate the strength of its people and the beauty of the journey so far. #IndependenceDay #AfricanPhilanthropyForum
Happy Independence Day, Cape Verde. Today, we honour the spirit of its people and the continued progress of this nation. #IndependenceDay #AfricanPhilanthropyForum
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