Conversations on African Philanthropy

Send us Fan Mail Masego Madzwamuse is the Director of Environment Programme at the Oak Foundation as well as the founder and lead designer at Bola Nangabe. She is a feminist policy analyst specialising in climate justice, natural resources management, and social development. In her conversation with Prof. Moyo, Masego discusses the African Women Writers programme as well as the intersections of de...

Send us Fan Mail Crystal Simeoni is the Executive Director of the Nawi Afrifem Collective, which was established to provide a space for African feminists to analyze economic issues from their unique perspectives. In her conversation with Prof. Moyo, Crystal discusses the African Women Writers programme as well as the intersections of development and creative practice in which she embraces. Some of...

Send us Fan Mail Sithabile is the Founder and Executive Director of the Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (WALPE), a Zimbabwe-based women's rights and feminist organisation, which is the first leadership school for politics in Zimbabwe. In conversation with Prof. Moyo, Sitabile reflects on the story and successes of WALPE and offers suggestions to ensure democracy b...

Send us Fan Mail Polite is a Legal Advisor with the Zimbabwean Urban Councils Workers Union (also known as ZUWCU) whose work is to represent workers of local authority institutions.  In conversation with Prof. Moyo, Polite expands on the work of ZUCWU along with his career journey as a legal practitioner. Talking points include... - The mandate of representing workers in urban areas - His experien...

Send us Fan Mail Michael Ndiweni is the Chairperson of the Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Association (BVTA), which is one of largest of its kind in Zimbabwe. In conversation with Prof. Moyo, Michael reflects on the work of BVTA and how strengthening a trader's network benefits the economic development of communities. === About the series After over 80 episodes exploring African philanthropy, w...

Send us Fan Mail Samuel Mangoma is the Executive Director of the Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (also known as VISET), which is a membership-based NGO that offers capacity building, economic justice, gender equality, policy advocacy, and innovative business solutions. In his conversation with Prof. Moyo, Samuel reflects on the work and journey of VISET while offering ins...

Send us Fan Mail Samuel is the Founder of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Monitors platform, formerly a student leader at ZINASU whose activism work over the years has connected him to communties and networks across the democracy-building space in the country.  In conversation with Prof. Moyo, Samuel reflects on the journey of ZINASU and offers suggestions on how to ensure democracy building remains ali...

Send us Fan Mail Takudzwa is a Member of Parliament in Zimbabwe and the chairperson of its youth caucus. His impact gained from the Zimbabwe Alliance was during his time as Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) where he was the President. During this conversation with Prof Moyo, he reflects on the journey in the context of a youth leader and unpacks the history and purpose of students as citiz...

Send us Fan Mail Mischek is the Regional Coordinator for the Southern Africa Youth Forum and the Chief of Party for the National Association of Youth Organisations (NAYO). His work in activism and regional youth engagement has connected him to networks within Zimbabwe, which has been supported through the Zimbabwe Alliance. In conversation with Prof. Moyo, Misheck reflects on the advocacy journey...

Send us Fan Mail Sibanengi is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow focusing on the agrarian and commodity histories of Southern Africa. In his conversation with Prof. Moyo, Sibangeni discusses how research efforts serve as resources that can inform and enable capacity building and mobilisation of resources needed for effective democracy building. Talking points include... • Challenges in parliamentary i...

Send us Fan Mail Daniel is the Founder and Executive Director at Savannah Trust, which was founded to produce theatricals that offer an accessible form of communication presented to rural communities as a means of education and knowledge sharing. In this conversation with Prof. Moyo, Daniel unpacks the vision and work of the Trust, and how this has supported civil society efforts. Talking points i...

Send us Fan Mail Desire Moyo is the Funder and Director of Victory Siyanqoba Trust, a community-based arts organisation focused on creative advocacy. In conversation with Prof Moyo, Desire discusses the journey and impact of the organisation, touching one aspects such as...  • How cultural ambassadors promote Zimbabwean identity and democracy through the arts. • The role that the arts play in advo...

Send us Fan Mail Dumisani is a Senior Advisor with the Organisation of Rural Associations for Progress (ORAP Zenzele), whose work has served as a channel for empowerment and knowledge building in rural communities in Zimbabwe. In this conversation with Prof Moyo, Dumisani introduces the story of ORAP connects its work to the outcomes of inclusive community building and engagement. Talking points i...

Send us Fan Mail Jackie is the board member of Kufunda and Gateway Zimbawe, who over many years has used education, arts and culture as an enabler of advocacy. In her conversation with Prof. Moyo, Jackie shares lessons and nuggets gained from her years of working with civil society. Talking points include... • Discussing the Zimbabwe Alliance's role in enhancing civil society and democracy. •...

Send us Fan Mail Robson is an activist and the current National Secretary with the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union (ARTU) of Zimbabwe. In conversation with Prof. Moyo, Robson reflects on his journey as an activist, lessons gained and the role of education. Talking points include... • The work of ARTU in advocating for teacher welfare and quality education in Zimbabwe. • The challenges that educat...

Send us Fan Mail Tatenda is an Administrator at the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe and a former Coordinator with the Citizens Manifesto. His conversation with Prof Moyo covers several reflective and insightful topics, including • Unpacking the challenges faced by ARTUS and their radical approach to advocacy • Discussing Zimbabwe's social movements faced challenges post-2017 mili...

Send us Fan Mail Janet is the Country Manager and Economic Justice Lead for Southern Africa Trust. She is the former Executive Director of the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) who were partners and collaborators with the Zimbabwe Alliance initiative. In her conversation with Prof. Moyo, Janet shares the experience of her transition to a regional role and reflects on how some of...

Send us Fan Mail Dzikamai is the Director of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association, which is that nation's first post-independence indigenous human rights advocacy group. His work and career are centered in human rights movements, which is how he is connected with the Zimbabwe Alliance. His conversation with Prof. Moyo, Dzikamai, reflects on this work as an activist and the lessons he has gai...

Send us Fan Mail McDonald is the Regional Director and Head of Party at Accountability Lab Zimbabwe. Prior to this, he was a vocal student activist and the General Secretary of the Students Union and National Education and Research Secretary for the Zimbabwe National Students Union, whose efforts connected him to the Zimbabwe Alliance.  His conversation with Prof. Moyo reflects on his journey and...

Send us Fan Mail Ellen Dorsey is the incumbent Senior Advisor and former Executive Director at Wallace Global Fund, whose early and continued support of the Zimbabwe Alliance has enabled its impact to reach citizens across that nation. She joins Prof. Moyo in a reflective conversation that looks at the birth of the initiatives and lessons gained from the journey. Talking points include... • How th...

Send us Fan Mail Cynthia Ryan was the first Executive Director and incumbent trustee of The Schooner Foundation, whose work has supported the Zimbabwe Alliance from its inception and through its growth. In a deeply reflective conversation, Cynthia takes stock of the journey of the initiative, its impact across the civil society organisations, and how this has and continues to impact citizens. The...

Send us Fan Mail Briggs is the Programs Director at TrustAfrica and the co-conceptualiser of the Zimbabwe Alliance. In Conversation with Prof Moyo, Briggs reflects on the history of the alliance, from its concept to its launch, along with the lessons and insights that have brought the alliance to where it is today. Their talking points include • The origins of the Zimbabwe Alliance initiative and...

Send us Fan Mail Neal is the Vice President of Programs at the Charles Stewart M Foundation, overseeing grantmaking and working to design and implement the Foundation’s grantmaking strategies.  He joins Prof. Moyo for a conversation that reflects on his experiences of enabling organisations across the globe as well as his insights into several topical matters; these include: - The importance of lo...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Conversations on African Philanthropy podcast hosts Tyler Hauger from The Karibu Foundation together with Mercia Andrews representing The Rural Women's Assembly Southern Africa and Ogo Chukwudi from Trust Africa.  They join Prof. Moyo in a conversation that focuses on Movement Building within Participatory Grant Making. They also reflect on several topics, su...

Send us Fan Mail Fredrick Sadia is the Secretary & National Coordinator at Volunteer Involving Organisations Society in Kenya, and Archimede Sekamana is the Executive Director at Rwanda Volunteer Network.   They join Prof. Moyo in a conversation that looks at the value and future of volunteering on the continent in the context of youth and youth employment. The topics of discussion that the co...