Research drawing on the practices of philanthropy in Africa shows that while there is increased giving in Africa, a lot of the philanthropists are giving to their own foundations Nigeria Africa Philanthropists
Over the past decade, Africa has experienced increased economic growth which translated directly to an increase in the number of High Net Worth Individuals and super-rich in Africa. This has put the emerging class of philanthropists in a unique position to drive homegrown development and redefine philanthropy in Africa by supporting African nonprofits that are in the forefront of leading change efforts on the Continent.
As a nonprofit executive who has been at the helm of affairs of three leading nonprofits in Africa, I can attest to the fact that international donors are more accessible and willing to support African nonprofits which begs the question, “Where are the African Philanthropists?” Research drawing on the practices of philanthropy in Africa shows that while there is increased giving in Africa, a lot of the philanthropists are giving to their own foundations, which means most of the foundations are operating foundations and not necessarily grantmaking. The few that are grantmaking are overwhelmed with the overload of demands which they are unable to meet. Which leaves local nonprofit organizations relying on international donors.
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