African philanthropy is giving systematically and routinely to causes beyond one’s immediate circle. It differs from charity, which is emotional and short-term. African philanthropy is important to nurture local social impact and reduce dependence on foreign donors like Jack Ma and Bill Gates during crises like Covid-19.
Humanitarian organizations, development finance institutions, and even presidents have pushed for increased private sector engagement to address the global refugee crisis. As the number of displaced people rises, traditional donor aid can no longer meet the needs of the growing refugee population.
True or false: your human rights, as defined by the international system, include being able to WhatsApp your cousin in Mogadishu from your house in Marsabit? If you selected ‘true’, you are in luck: in 2016, the UN officially recognized
The reflections shared below come from our research for a recently published REF study mapping the pathways to employment and entrepreneurship for refugees in Kenya. Conflict disrupts family dynamics, education, and work. For many asylum seekers, internally displaced persons (IDPs),
According to the UNHCR, Kenya has one of the largest refugee populations in Africa, hosting over 520,000 refugees and asylum seekers. This includes more than 278,000 people from Somalia and close to 133,000 from South Sudan, some 47,000 from the