| Activity | Description |
| Keynote Address
People and Power |
Speaker
o Gerry Salole, Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment
Introduced by o Briggs Bomba, TrustAfrica
Link to watch recording: https://bit.ly/3YMcE8G
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| Plenary Session
Strengthening Agency and Building People Power |
Moderator
o McDonald Lewanika, Accountability Lab-Zimbabwe
Speakers o Rachael Mwikali, Pussy Power o Marema Toure, Association of African Women for Research and Development-Senegal and CODESRIA o Penda Mbow Citizens Movement
Link to watch recording: https://bit.ly/3KUJcYJ
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| Parallel Session 1
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The panel on Emerging Actors in Philanthropy scanned the rise of new players in the philanthropic field and the introduction of fresh resources and approaches to philanthropy in the continent
Moderator o Mosun Layode, African Philanthropy Forum
Speakers o Berita, Artist and Philanthropist o Catherine Mwendwa, Giving Tuesday-Africa Hub o Codou Diaw, Batonga Foundation o Marie-Laurence Archambault, Basketball Africa League
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| Parallel Session 2 | The conversation on Pan-African and Feminist Philanthropies explored the role and achievements of feminism in Africa’s philanthropic history. It highlighted its unique perspectives and experiences, emphasizing how feminism drives community change
Moderator o Leila Hessini, Pan African and Feminist Philanthropies Initiative
Speakers o Jackie Asiimwe, CivSource-Africa o Paulina Chiwangu, UN Women Uganda o Sarah Mukasa, Open Society-Africa
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| Parallel Session 3 | Youth and the Next Generation of Philanthropy delved into the participation of young individuals in philanthropic initiatives, exploring their experiences, the impact of these philanthropic endeavours on their development and their aspirations.
Moderator o Vanessa Donkeng, Africa Philanthropy Network
Speakers o Chanchel Zorblewu, AfCFTA Ghana o Edith Njage, Arielle for Africa o Joan Nyanyuki, African Child Policy Forum o Tanatsiwa Dambuza, Zimbabwe Institute of African Integration
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| Parallel Session 1
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Power Dynamic and Local Ownership looked into the balance of power between donors and philanthropy beneficiaries. It also explored the evolving power dynamic with the emergence of community philanthropy and other locally driven giving initiatives
Facilitator o Susan Davis, Segal Family Foundation
Contributors o Briggs Bomba, TrustAfrica o Dirk Shaka, LUCHA o Lusako Munyenyembe, Ford Foundation o Rachael Mwikali, Pussy Power o Yvan Gatoto, Segal Family Foundation
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| Parallel Session 2
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The panel on Philanthropy and System Change explored the increasing aspiration of African philanthropy to effect system change. It studied the emergence of new governance forms and accountability mechanisms, as well as the potential for collaboration between organisations and other entities
Moderator o Evans Okinyi, East Africa Philanthropy Network
Speakers o Grace Maingi, Kenya Community Development Foundation o Henry Kilonzo, Safaricom Foundation o Jackie Asiimwe, CivSource-Africa
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| Parallel Session 3
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The discussion on Philanthropy, International Cooperation, and Finance for Development examined the positions, roles, and perspectives of cooperation between African Philanthropies and international initiatives.
Moderator o Bhekinkosi Moyo, Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment
Speakers o Janet Mawiyoo, Galvanizing Africa Consult o Andrzej Dabkowski, Africa‑Europe Foundation o Marcia Thomas, USA for Africa o Mukasiri Sibanda, Stop The Bleeding Consortium
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