The source, an article published on LinkedIn by Waihiga K. Muturi, discusses the need for a fundamental shift in African philanthropy, advocating for trust-based approaches that honour indigenous knowledge and local leadership. It argues that traditional donor models are outdated and that empowering community-based organisations directly leads to increased impact. The article highlights the Give to Africa (G2A) platform as a structural innovation designed to redistribute power and provide African organisations with direct access to global funding through an NGO platform and a fiscal sponsorship program. The author encourages organisations to engage with these opportunities to participate in a continental reimagining of philanthropy.Your Pathway to Participation

I extend personal invitations to forward-thinking organisations committed to continental advancement through these transformative opportunities:

Join the G2A NGO Platform (Priority Registration by May 16th, 2025)

• Registration is completely free, providing immediate access to global donor networks

• Organisations meeting our Grassroots Champions criteria receive prioritised visibility

• *Register using my personal Country Representative Code: 3952: https://wkf.ms/4iZqCNE

Eligibility:

1. Have at least 3 years of continuous operation

2. Be locally led and embedded in the community you serve

3. Have a clear and compelling social mission with measurable outcomes

4. Operate with transparency, accountability, and community trust

5. Demonstrate impact across key focus areas (education, health, water, environment, economic development, etc.)

6. Be open to sharing your story and results with a global audience

Access International Funding Through Fiscal Sponsorship (Priority Registration by May 16th, 2025)

• Eligible entities include nonprofits, government agencies, social enterprises, research institutions, and international development partners

• *Register using my personal Country Representative Code: 3952: https://forms.monday.com/forms/4b2a4909ec7fa99814a6dec876201cc6?r=use1&text_mkp2hsst=

Who We Support:

1. Nonprofits & NGOs: Local, regional, or international nonprofit organisations must have a clear mission and measurable social impact. Demonstrates administrative capacity or willingness to receive support

2. Government Agencies: Local or state government departments or initiatives focused on community development, public service, or social welfare in Africa

3. Social Enterprises: Businesses with a clear and measurable social mission operate with a CSR focus or impact-first model. Profits are reinvested to drive social good

4. Universities & Research Institutions: Conduct research or development projects with social impact. Benefit African communities or support cross-border knowledge exchange

5. International Development Partners & Affiliates: Associations, organisations, or former implementing partners affiliated with international development agencies (e.g., USAID). Focused on sustainable development, capacity building, or humanitarian work in Africa

*Please feel free to notify me upon completion so I can also flag your application for priority processing!

Important Note: Whilst you can register for both opportunities, I would strongly recommend prioritising the NGO platform (Opportunity 1) if your organisation is still at building capacity, i.e., limited staff, budget, networks, et al. Let's build your impact organisation first!

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