Regional philanthropy conferences coming up in Cairo and Johannesburg

Arab Foundations Forum Meeting, 16-18 September 2012

As the Arab Region witnesses the organic maturing of demands for social change and social justice, the Arab Foundations Annual Meeting ‘Maximizing Philanthropic Resources in Times of Change and Austerity’ in Cairo promises interesting conversations, reflection and advanced thinking on the role of philanthropy in sustaining this spirit of change. For more information click here.

African Grantmakers Network Assembly, 29 October – 2 November 2012

The 2012 Assembly of the African Grantmakers’ Network (AGN) in Johannesburg , ‘What’s New? Whats Now? What’s Next?’ seeks to ‘explore Africa’s changing landscape, and craft a shared agenda to build the field of African philanthropy for development effectiveness.’ The Assembly will provide a unique opportunity for grantmakers and social investors to explore new trends, exciting innovations and emerging practices in the diverse terrain of African philanthropy.  For more information click here.