Although a culture of giving and mutual support has deep roots in Africa, formal philanthropic institutions are somewhat new. At TrustAfrica, we seek to build understanding and support of this vital sector by promoting partnerships, mutual learning, and joint fundraising among African philanthropic institutions. One of our first major efforts in this regard is the development of a publication series assessing The State of Philanthropy in Africa (pdf). Slated to debut in 2008, it will reflect on theoretical and philosophical as well as historical and cultural underpinnings of the field and explore its relation to civil society, the state, regional organizations, and Africans in the Diaspora.

Read our Call for Abstracts.