🎬 What happens when philanthropy, faith, and film meet? At African Philanthropy Forum, we believe storytelling has the power to inspire change and shape the future of giving. On Thursday, November 6, on the sidelines of AFRIFF 2025, we will be bringing together

Celebrating 65 Years of Impact! 🎉 We congratulate the Ford Foundation on 65 years of advancing social justice and equity in West Africa. Your legacy of partnership, innovation, and courage continues to inspire African philanthropists and changemakers driving transformation

Philanthropy is not just charity—it is development. Align with national priorities and SDGs, fund core costs, and build capacity so good work outlives a grant cycle. #KnowledgeSharing #AfricanPhilanthropy #SDGs

Zunde raMambo (‘the Chief’s Granary’) shows how communities planned for shocks—growing and storing food together to protect the vulnerable. #AfricanHistories #FoodSecurity #Resilience

No one organization solves complex challenges alone. Pooled funds, collective impact, PPPs, and knowledge alliances help scale good ideas faster—and smarter. 👉 Which partnership model could boost your impact this year? #KnowledgeSharing #CollaborationForImpact

APF speaks at the #7GenerationsAfrica launch in New York, co-hosted by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Theme: Stewarding African family capital for impact across generations. #AfricanPhilanthropy #CatalyticCapital

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.

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. 🔗 https://t.co/VjbFzfROFl #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 🔗 https://t.co/5opjmJqOLa

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 👉

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. ➡️ https://t.co/lwPiIY5fWr

How Can We Make It Work? - Build Trust - Clear Communication - Alignment on shared goals - Flexibility and adaptation - Empowering a collaboration champion #AfricanPhilanthropy #APF

Why Does Collaboration Fail? - Finding the Right Partners - Different Motivations, Different Goals - No Dedicated Driver - Poor Timing - Lack of Flexibility

Even the best intentions can fall short without the right structures in place, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

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

Still relevant today, this piece reminds us that purpose and profession can align sometimes; it just starts with showing up to serve. Read the full article via the link in our bio. https://t.co/wdgUf8lU0h #InterestingRead #APF

Long before career transitions into the nonprofit sector became mainstream, this insightful article explored how professionals from the private sector successfully made the switch through volunteering.