About us
Unlocking Africa's Potential Through Philanthropy
The Africa Philanthropy Network (APN) is a continent-wide platform of member organizations, with a virtual secretariat, headquartered in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. APN has been promoting the voice and action for African philanthropy since 2009, and working with communities to build networks that elevate the power and value of philanthropic giving practices in people-led development. #GivingAndPower
ABOUT US
What Is African Philanthropy?
We believe that Africa can effectively mobilize domestic resources such as nature, human, financial, social and intellectual assets to tackle its own development challenges. This creates opportunities for building collaboration and trusted partnerships within the continent and beyond.
Citizen Agency
At APN, we equate Africa philanthropy with citizen agency -the capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own choices.
Forms Of Giving
African philanthropy includes foundation and funds, family and community based, individual donors and collective solidarity mechanisms, and social investments
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What Our Members Have To Say
“Being a member of APN gives us a voice as CivSource Africa as well as a higher platform and greater reach. Joining APN aligns us to be part of a leadership where the voices and values of African Philanthropy are amplified.”
“We believe being a member of APN is quite strategic because it helps us advance our mission and our work and ensures that we meet the vulnerable at their point of need.”
“APN has widened our network, particularly looking at the work that we do on philanthropy. Being a member of APN has connected us to other members who are like-minded.”
