Stories Shaping Philanthropy

What an Umlazi Savings Circle Reveals About Philanthropy

How South African households, communities, and institutions quietly finance resilience outside dominant aid narratives.

Beyond Storytelling: Why African Philanthropy needs more than narratives

Inside a Grassroots Mission to Shape Grounded Leaders in Nigeria

The organizations doing the most meaningful work in African communities are rarely the ones with the loudest voices. In the Narrative is our response to that reality. Each month, we profile one selected organization engaging in community-driven work on the continent and make sure their stories reach the people who need to hear them.

The Women Reshaping African Narratives on Philanthropy

Across the continent, a growing cohort of African women are doing more than giving. They are building institutions, shaping policy, and designing the communities they want to see. This profile piece spotlights the women who are most visibly driving that shift — and rewriting the public conversation on Africa's development.

How One Foundation Is Tackling South Africa's Education Crisis

Founded in 2018, the Trevor Noah Foundation is changing education philanthropy in South Africa through a community-centered, teacher-led approach.

Africa’s Changemakers: Celebrating the 2026 Schwab Foundation Awards Winners from the Continent

2026 Schwab Foundation Awards, announced at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.

Why 54 Nations are Watching TEFConnect This January

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its flagship Entrepreneurship Programme, inviting ambitious entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries to apply for funding, training, and mentorship.

How ASR Africa is Building a New Era of Philanthropy

When you look at Abdul Samad Isiyaku Rabiu’s journey, it’s easy to focus on the BUA Group’s massive success.

Aliko Dangote Has Pledged 25% of His Wealth to Africa’s Future

The cornerstone of this pledge is a ₦1 trillion ($688 million) Education Fund designed to span the next decade.

The Most Generous Country in the World Isn’t Who You Think

According to the World Giving Report 2025, Nigeria has officially outpaced the globe in generosity.

10 Ways African Countries Are Leading the World in Generosity

Here are 10 concrete ways African countries lead global giving.