Philanthropy Circuit is a pan-African non-profit media and research organization, dedicated to reshaping the narrative around African philanthropy and development. Through compelling storytelling, data-driven insights, and sector-wide collaboration, we aim to catalyze African-led giving and amplify the voices of changemakers driving solutions across the continent.
Our work empowers non-profits, donors, social innovators and practitioners with the tools to build a more equitable, locally-led philanthropy ecosystem.
From in-depth research to real-time insights, we provide critical knowledge that the African philanthropy ecosystem needs to thrive.
Sharing powerful narratives of homegrown giving and innovation.
Producing and compiling sector analyses, donor intelligence, and timely trend reports.ation.
Convening actors through networking events and media fellowships.
Offering resources, toolkits, and learning opportunities for nonprofits.
By combining storytelling with evidence-based research, we spotlight what works, challenge outdated narratives, and amplify African voices in philanthropy.
At Philanthropy Circuit, our values guide how we work, what we produce, and the impact we seek to create.
We co-create with partners, amplifying collective voices.
We advance continuous learning by producing and sharing knowledge and data.
We uphold transparency and integrity in our editorial and organizational practices.
We are stewards of authentic African narratives, ensuring they are visible and credible.
We experiment boldly with storytelling and data to advance new solutions.
We build confidence by delivering reliable, evidence-based insights.
We focus on outcomes, ensuring our work generates measurable impact.
Director of Intelligent Automation, Randstad
Chioma Bishop is an experienced technology executive and non-profit leader with over 20 years of experience in corporate technology, sustainability, and non-profit management. She currently serves as the Director of Intelligent Automation at Randstad, a global HR company, where she leads initiatives to implement and scale automation solutions. Chioma brings a crucial focus on leveraging technology to drive organizational efficiency and scale impact to Philanthropy Circuit.
Her strategic leadership also includes her past role as the inaugural President of Randstad’s African Heritage Business Resource Group (BRG) and non-profit leadership experience includes serving as the former President of African Sisters for Information, Knowledge & Empowerment (ASIKE), where she achieved significant program growth. Her decision to join PC is rooted in her belief in the power of local, data-driven giving and her commitment to shifting the narrative on African philanthropy. She holds a BA in Computer Science, Mathematics, and French from Principia College.
Founder, Conscious Catalyst Group
Désirée Younge is a seasoned executive with 20+ years of experience driving operational growth and philanthropic innovation across nonprofits, mission-driven businesses, and philanthropic institutions. As Founder of Conscious Catalyst Group, she leads strategic initiatives and builds infrastructure to help organizations scale impact. Désirée partners with high-impact organizations across Africa, Latin America, the United States, and theCaribbean – designing programs, navigating transitions, and strengthening cross-sector collaboration.
She has raised multimillion-dollar portfolios and built partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and governments. Her work has been featured in Forbes and evaluated by Dalberg for its scalable impact on women entrepreneurs. Désirée holds a TRIUM Global Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), awarded by London School of Economics & Political Science, NYU Stern School of Business, and HEC Paris School of Management. She also holds a Master of Arts (MA), International Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration.
Founder, Philanthropy Circuit
Chief AI & Automation Advisor
Lawrence is an AI strategist and automation architect with over a decade of experience in DevOps and cloud infrastructure. As Chief AI & Automation Advisor at Philanthropy Circuit, he leads the adoption of AI tools and workflow automation to enhance storytelling, productivity, and data-driven operations.
Through his innovation firm, Ibozen Labs, Lawrence helps organizations harness emerging technologies to simplify complex processes and scale impact. His mission is to make AI accessible and practical for teams across Africa and beyond, bridging innovation, efficiency, and social good.
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