Telling Africa's Philanthropy Story
Philanthropy Circuit is an independent pan-African media and research institution telling the deeper story of African philanthropy, how it is practiced, how it is changing, and why it matters.
Who We Are
Across the continent, giving takes many forms—informal, communal, faith-based, corporate, and increasingly strategic. Yet much of this giving remains poorly documented, misunderstood, or framed through external lenses. Philanthropy Circuit exists to close that gap.
We produce original journalism, analysis, and data that bring clarity to complex realities, surface emerging practices, and foreground African leadership and agency.
Our Vision
To transform the African philanthropy ecosystem into a visible, credible, and influential force that shapes development agendas and catalyzes lasting change.
Our Mission
To generate research, insights, and storytelling that shape narratives and catalyze action for African philanthropy and development.
What We Do
Four interconnected pillars anchoring our work
Editorial & Narrative Leadership
We commission and publish features, insights, and profiles that reflect the texture of African philanthropy. Our work challenges simplifications, interrogates power, and creates space for African voices to explain their own work, priorities, and constraints.
Research & Philanthropy Intelligence
We generate and synthesize research on philanthropic trends, capital flows, and ecosystem dynamics across Africa. Our analysis provides context and helps readers understand what is happening and where gaps remain.
Action-Oriented Platforms
Through fellowships, briefings, and curated conversations, we bring journalists and philanthropy actors into dialogue around evidence, ethics, and practice.
Public Knowledge Infrastructure
We build accessible knowledge resources, sector briefings, curated opportunities, and learning assets that reduce information gaps and support shared understanding across the philanthropy field.
Our Values
The principles that guide how we work and the impact we seek
Collaboration
We co-create with partners, amplifying collective voices.
Learning
We advance continuous learning by producing and sharing knowledge and data.
Accountability
We uphold transparency and integrity in our editorial and organizational practices.
Responsibility
We are stewards of authentic African narratives, ensuring they are visible and credible.
Innovation
We experiment boldly with storytelling and data to advance new solutions.
Trust
We build confidence by delivering reliable, evidence-based insights.
Impact
We focus on outcomes, ensuring our work generates measurable impact.
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