Bweme Antonio
Bweme Antonio is a philanthropy and ecosystem-building professional with experience advancing collaborative initiatives across Africa and globally. Most recently, he served as Regional Coordinator for Africa at WINGS, where he led efforts to strengthen the continent’s philanthropy support ecosystem and deepen cross-regional collaboration. He has a strong track record in convening diverse stakeholders, amplifying African perspectives in global spaces, and translating partnerships into actionable, locally grounded solutions. Bweme is particularly committed to fostering knowledge exchange and positioning African philanthropy as a catalyst for sustainable development and systemic change.
Articles by Bweme Antonio
4 articles
We Have The Wisdom: Why Are The Systems Missing? : Turning knowledge into infrastructure across African philanthropy
For years, we have rightly celebrated and documented Africa’s rich traditions of giving, solidarity, mutual aid, and community-led resilience. But documenting this wisdom is not enough. How do we move it from story to practice, from narrative to influence? How can African traditions and ways of organizing inform the systems, policies, institutions, and practices that shape philanthropy on the continent? And, ultimately, how can they influence not only how capital is mobilized but also how power is held and distributed?
7 min readWe Have The Wisdom: Why Are The Systems Missing? : Turning knowledge into infrastructure across African philanthropy
For years, we have rightly celebrated and documented Africa’s rich traditions of giving, solidarity, mutual aid, and community-led resilience. But documenting this wisdom is not enough. How do we move it from story to practice, from narrative to influence? How can African traditions and ways of organizing inform the systems, policies, institutions, and practices that shape philanthropy on the continent? And, ultimately, how can they influence not only how capital is mobilized but also how power is held and distributed?
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Beyond Storytelling: Why African Philanthropy needs more than narratives
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