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The African Philanthropy Conference is a collaborative platform which aims to create and curate a progressive agenda for philanthropy and social investment on the continent. Hosted as an annual convening, the conference has consistently grown attracting institutions and stakeholders such as practitioners, grassroots movements, academics, policy makers and donors.
Delegates interact through keynote addresses, plenary sessions, parallel dialogues and networking opportunities, which invite active participation, contribution and collaboration which will enrich individual and collective experiences for all.
For Academics
The first two days of the conference are dedicated to the academic dimension. Delegates will hear presentations on emerging research and participate in debate that will inform and strengthen the findings.
For Practitioners
The third to fifth days of the convening are dedicated to the main conference. Delegates will hear keynote addresses, plenary discussions and ignite talks while participating in parallel sessions and networking opportunities that will enrich their conference experience.
Calls to participate
Call for Nominations: African Philanthropy Lifetime Achievement Award
Now Open to the Public The African Philanthropy Conference is proud to announce that nominations for the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award are now officially open to the public. This award honours individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication,...
Call for Exhibitors: 6th African Philanthropy Conference
Call for Exhibitors: 6th African Philanthropy Conference Theme: Sustainable Financing for Development in the Majority WorldDates: Sunday 27 July – Thursday 31 July 2025Venue: The American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt Showcase Bold Ideas. Champion...
Call for Sessions: 6th African Philanthropy Conference
The co-convenors of the 6th African Philanthropy Conference (6APC) invite organisations, researchers and practitioners to submit session proposals for the conference. Under the theme “Sustainable Financing for Development in the Majority World”, 6APC will explore...
Latest News
Calling All APC 2025 Attendees – Share Your Reflections!
The 6th African Philanthropy Conference may have drawn to a close, but the conversations, insights, and connections it sparked are far from over. As they have done for many key sector gatherings, Alliance Magazine (https://www.alliancemagazine.org/) is...
Powerful Calls for African-Led Financing and Collaboration as the 6th African Philanthropy Conference Concludes in Cairo
From feminist funding models to tax justice, from climate-responsive giving to participatory grant making, the 6th African Philanthropy Conference (APC) closed with an unmistakable message: Africa is not only ready to lead its own development agenda, it already is....
Bisi Fayemi Honoured with 2025 African Philanthropy Lifetime Achievement Award at Gala Ceremony in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt: This week, at an event under the stars on the campus of the American University in Cairo (AUC), the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award in African Philanthropy was presented to feminist, philanthropist, and movement-builder, Bisi Fayemi. The award...
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