The 6th African Philanthropy Conference (APC) will take place at the American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt, under the theme “Sustainable Financing for Development in the Majority World.”
Hosted by the John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy, Civic Engagement, and Responsible Business at the Onsi Sawiris School of Business at AUC, the event comes at a time of increased urgency for African-led funding models, as traditional aid flows become increasingly unpredictable and susceptible to geopolitical shifts amid global economic instability and shifting donor priorities.
The APC continues to serve as a platform for progressive dialogue, learning, and collaboration among practitioners, academics, civil society actors, funders, and public sector leaders in the philanthropic ecosystem.
This 6th edition of the annual event builds on the legacy of previous gatherings to explore how Africa can lead its own development financing future —a future that is inclusive, resilient, decolonised, and rooted in Indigenous knowledge and values.
The programme will feature panel discussions, plenary sessions, collaborative workshops, exhibitions, and community engagement activities. The following topics will be discussed:
- Decolonised funding structures
- Ethical and transparent financing practices
- Gender-responsive financing for development
- Diaspora and remittance-based models
- Decentralised finance (DeFi) and community trust funds
- Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics
- Financing for public health, education, and knowledge capital
The APC is convened by the following partners:The Africa Philanthropy Forum (APF); The African Philanthropy Network (APN); The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI); The East Africa Philanthropy Network (EAPN); The Southern Africa Trust; TrustAfrica.
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This event will run from Sunday 27 July to Thursday 31 July. There is a registration fee of $500. For information contact: www.africanphilanthropyconference.com