CAPSI - Centre on African Philanthropy & Social Investment

IN PICTURES | CAPSI & Higherlife Foundation Public Lecture: Catalytic Philanthropy and the Future of African-Led Giving

Call for Adɔyɛ Research Associates | CAPSI

The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at Wits Business School invites scholars, researchers, PhD candidates, and practitioners from across Africa to apply for the Adɔyɛ Research Associate Programme.

Adɔyɛ (“Love in Action”) centres women’s experiences, knowledge, and contributions within African philanthropy and social investment, advancing research that strengthens African scholarship and policy conversations.

Selected Research Associates will receive a $5,000 research grant to conduct original research aligned with themes including feminist leadership, women’s philanthropy, social investment, funding systems, and climate philanthropy.

Applications close: 10 July 2026
Apply here: https://forms.gle/HEQyJVXNQTwcoyDU7

More information:https://www.capsi.wits.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Ad%C9%94y%C9%9B-Research-Associates-Call_Final-Draft.pdf

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The 10th East Africa Philanthropy Network-EAPN Conference is happening NOW in Addis Ababa!

We are thrilled to be on the ground connecting with changemakers across the continent. If you’re attending, please swing by our exhibition stand to say hello!

Meet our Programme Manager: Academics Thandeka Mfeka-Maphula (MBL) PhD(c), who is ready to chat with you about our work and how our academic courses can empower your mission.

Plus, we’ve got some great goodies waiting for you—don’t miss out!

When it comes to graduate employability, Wits University continues to lead. 💙🏛️

Happening now | CAPSI and Higherlife Foundation are hosting a public lecture with Ms Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa on “Catalytic Philanthropy and the Future of African-Led Giving.”

Reflecting on 30 years of Higherlife Foundation and 10 years of CAPSI, Ms Masiyiwa asks: are we where we want to be? She highlights that organised giving has the power to scale — the question now is how we move from ambition to greater impact.

Congratulations to Wits Business School’s Dr Neo Mokone on conquering his second Comrades Marathon, the ultimate test of endurance, discipline, and purpose, crossing the finish line of the 85.77km “Up Run” in an impressive 10:37:03.

Beyond the finish line, his reflections on resilience, the power of showing up, and the deeper meaning of purpose offer an inspiring reminder that every grueling step is a lesson in what we can achieve when we commit to something greater than ourselves.

Read more: https://www.capsi.wits.ac.za/wits-business-schools-dr-neo-mokone-completes-second-comrades-marathon-reflects-on-lessons-in-endurance-and-purpose/

Happening today | Join CAPSI and Higherlife Foundation for a public lecture with Ms Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa on “Catalytic Philanthropy and the Future of African-Led Giving” as we reflect on the future of African philanthropy and social investment.

Donald Gordon Auditorium, Wits Business School
14:00–16:30 SAST/CAT

Late registration is still open — RSVP now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpESclxjcbIs6j3TMXYiMhKkXYyuDnxp3CeIKxzO_kAA8soQ/viewform

Considering a PhD? Join the Wits Business School PhD Information Session on 24 June 2026 at 17:00 and learn more about South Africa’s largest business school PhD programme. Explore research opportunities in African Philanthropy and Social Investment, Digital Business, Energy Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Economics, and Management.

Register here: https://wits-za.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QNmG6ID4R5qa6mR7foh4Sg?fbclid=IwY2xjawSV70JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExUTdreUJQTEh1N3hDaUY3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvr5_YZUnHbLwRUx1eGiVhkc7Ao4PjWRTciyk9HPmn6LQ4wcFKbINCpEHi7u_aem_hwm1Q3rDt3_A3SJDXsaIGg #/registration

Save the Date | 7th African Philanthropy Conference 27–31 July 2027 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Philanthropy in the Age of AI and Digital Sovereignty in Africa

Addis Ababa is the seat of the African Union. It carries the memory of Adwa, an enduring symbol of African sovereignty and self-determination. And in 2027, it will host both the 7th APC and COP32, placing Africa at the centre of two of the most urgent conversations of our time: digital futures and climate justice.

The 7th APC asks what it means for African philanthropy to move from digital adaptation to digital agency. Who shapes AI? Who controls African data? Who benefits from digital finance? They are the questions the sector must answer in practice, through institutions, on African terms.

Register your interest at: africanphilanthropyconference.com/registration-of-interest