Launch of African Giving Knowledge Base by TrustAfrica

While philanthropy is an integral part of African society, the study of philanthropy in Africa is only recently gaining traction. To help understand the field better and generate new knowledge that allows for strengthening of its role and impact, TrustAfrica has compiled a database of literature from academic as well as other sources. In the Knowledge Base, one will find a range of topics on African giving – from legally structured entities to systems and traditions of solidarity – in English, French, Arabic and Portuguese. TrustAfrica has also include literature that looks at the impact of external philanthropy on African development.

It is hoped that this database will provide a foundation that will enable a better understanding of the nature of giving in Africa; encourage more widespread and cross-sectoral analysis of the gaps in our knowledge; and serve as a platform from which to develop new knowledge and as a basis for refining and adding to the discourse on African giving.

To access the database, please click here