AGAG 2023 Convening: Celebrating Our Legacy

The AGAG 2023 Convening has an exciting roster of speakers and moderators who guided the conversations.. Watch this space for discussion summaries and take aways.

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Philanthropy in Nigeria - ACT Foundation

Among Africa's diverse countries, the west African country of Nigeria has several distinctions.  It is Africa's most populated country, with over 220 million people, and according to the International Monetary Fund, it is Africa's biggest economy largely due to its oil and gas. But Nigeria also has a robust philanthropy sector.

The Impact of Climate Change for Communities in Africa

Despite its low contribution to CO2 emissions, African communities are disproportionately affected by climate change. This blog post on the impact of climate change for communities across Africa highlights recent research, the work of African organizations that are building global networks and training climate justice activists, and funders who are using grants and investments to support the changes need to address climate change.

Philanthropy 's Support for Youth in Africa: Issues and Considerations

Africa's youth population is the youngest, with a median age of 20, and the second-largest globally. So regardless of philanthropy's focus in African communities, young people are at its core. But an important question is to what extent they are engaged as architects and managers of the various programs created to serve them? And are they able to access resources to support the initiatives and programs they create to address their needs?