In this episode, we discuss how Yellowwoods integrates social impact into their investment strategy and the success stories and impact of Harambee’s work in reducing youth unemployment. 

In this episode, we engage in a deeply interesting conversation with Her Excellency Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, Founder of the Above Whispers Media Foundation. Our conversation delves into her transformative work at AWMF, exploring the vision and personal experiences that inspired the establishment of the foundation. Her insights shed light on the critical intersection of media, advocacy, and women's empowerment in today’s society.

We also explore innovative strategies for tackling gender inequality and gender based violence. The discussion highlights the significance of targeted funding in promoting women's rights, enhancing economic empowerment, and fostering social justice.

In this episode, we discuss the impact of The Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation in the Nigerian public sector with our guest, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Co-founder and Executive Vice Chair of the foundation.

We also discuss the vision behind the foundation and how it is making a difference through its philanthropic efforts and partnerships with the government and various stakeholders to enhance public sector representation and boost healthcare infrastructure in Nigeria.

In this podcast, we delve into the rich history of the Ishk Tolaram Foundation, gaining a firsthand account of its journey. We explore the foundation's impactful initiatives that aim to provide underserved youth with access to quality education, healthcare, and skills training in Indonesia, Nigeria and Singapore. Additionally, we discuss the foundation's unwavering commitment to creating positive impacts within communities through philanthropy, responsible investing, and sustainable business practices. We are speaking to Divya Patel, Chief Executive Officer of Ishk Tolaram Foundation.

As CEO, she oversees the organisation’s global strategy and partnerships and champions innovation in impact financing and greater participation from the private sector in funding solutions. Prior to Ishk, Divya spent a decade in management consulting in London and Singapore followed by building accelerator programs to grow Singapore’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. Her passion remains in delivering impact through needs-oriented, effective and sustainable solutions.

In this podcast, we delve into the history of Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, explore how it empowers the next generation for positive change through specific programs, address challenges facing young people in South Africa, and discuss collaboration strategies to amplify their impact and reach. InWe are speaking to Mmabatho Maboya, Chief Executive Officer at Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation.

The Foundation provides innovative programmes that focus on improving education and supporting small business development. The Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation is an independent Public Benefit Organization, with a staff complement of 150 and close to a million beneficiaries.

Mmabatho has contributed immensely to the Foundation’s mission in driving programmes that contribute to the socio-economic development of South Africa.

In addition, she has driven the Foundation’s participation in key sectors and industries, enabling her to direct the Foundation’s strategic alignment with multi-sector networks.

In this podcast episode, we dive into the unique Co-CEO strategy with our guest Katie Bunten-Wamaru, Co-CEO, African Visionary Fund.at the African Visionary Fund, exploring the distinct roles and responsibilities of the co-leaders and how they complement each other.

After 12 years on both sides of the table, Katie saw the inequities of the philanthropic sector firsthand. She watched nonprofit leaders twist themselves into pretzels to fit into competing donor frameworks, while at the same time funders struggle to diversify their pipeline. Now co-CEO of the African Visionary Fund, Katie is helping foundations fund more equitably and drive more resources to African visionaries to accelerate their impact.

In this episode we uncover the impact stories of African visionaries empowered by three years of long-term, unrestricted funding, shedding light on the fund's learning in this regard.

We also get an update on the progress of their goal to raise $10 million to support 35 organizations by 2023. Discover the transparency and accountability in AVF's grantee partner selection process, as well as their approach to viewing money as just one resource among many. Finally, we explore the surprises encountered on the AVF journey and how they influence the fund's work.

African Visionary Fund is a non-profit that provides an avenue for donors to move resources quickly to African visionaries to accelerate their impact. The Fund is designed to allow African visionaries to further focus on efficiently delivering on their mission and investing for the future.

Our guest on this episode of the APF Podcast Series is Fred Swaniker. Swaniker is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, leadership development expert, and education advocate. He is known for his efforts in fostering leadership and entrepreneurship skills in young Africans to drive positive change on the continent. Swaniker is a prominent figure in the field of education and leadership development, particularly in Africa.

In this episode Swaniker discusses his entrepreneurial journey and the organizations he has founded, what excites him about African youth and what changes he is seeing on the continent about how young people are being engaged and prepared for today’s world.

Our guest on this episode of the APF Podcast Series is Sister Jane Wakahiu, Associate Vice president of Program Operations and Head of Catholic Sisters Initiative at Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is a family foundation established in 1944 by the man who started Hilton Hotels. The foundation provides funds to nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of individuals living in poverty and experiencing disadvantages worldwide.

The global Catholic sisterhood at the Condrad N. Hilton Foundation is a vibrant network of 700,000 vowed women religiously rooted in their profound faith and belief in the dignity of the human person. Catholic sisters are committed leaders and advocates for the communities they serve to foster peace, equity, and justice. Their hands-on ministries and partnerships bring dignity and hope while dramatically improving the lives of youth, families, and communities around the world, particularly those who are marginalized and suffering from structural injustice and disadvantage. Catholic sisters work to educate children, provide care to those in need, promote peace, and advocate for justice while standing alongside individuals experiencing oppression. With over 700,000 dedicated sisters worldwide, their work, services, and partnerships with the Church span over 100 countries, 250,000 Catholic schools, 50,000 social service organizations, 20,000 healthcare facilities and 16,000 senior/elderly care facilities.

Our guest on this episode of the APF Podcast Series is Hosh Ibrahim, Board Member at the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, an African Foundation focused on the critical importance of governance and leadership for Africa. The Foundation is driven by the conviction that governance and leadership lie at the heart of any tangible and shared improvement in the quality of life of African citizens.

In this episode, Hosh discusses the importance of engaging African youth for Africa to rise to its true potential. The conversation covers critical issues including jobs, civic participation, energy, technology, climate change, cultural diversity and unity of the African spirit. He also shared insights into how African youth can find their voice and gain political and economic power.

Hosh Ibrahim began by work focused on governance, and its paramount role in development on the African continent. This led to further work on global south human rights, due to the interconnectivity of many of the issues. He continues to serve as a board member of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation for African Governance, where he previously worked as the Director of Special Projects.

He currently serves on the Global Advisory board of Sesame Workshop, creator of Sesame Street children’s television, for early childhood development. The Board of The Sigrid Rausing Trust, and on the Board of Outright Action International.

Hosh is a trustee of The Khartoum Breast Care Centre in Sudan for women’s health which he helped establish, and he also previously served on the board of The Africa Centre of New York.