RefiningthePracticeofPhilanthropyinAfrica
Since 2017, CivSource-Africa has been pioneering authentic civic engagement across Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa through advisory, grantmaking, and leadership development.
AConstellationIlluminatingAfricanPhilanthropy
CivSource-Africa is an independent advisory organization that seeks to refine the practice and footprint of philanthropy in Africa for authentic civic engagement.
A growing constellation across Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa
Philanthropy that works and Civil Society that thrives.
To refine the practice of philanthropy and the footprint of civil society in Africa.
Dignity
Ubuntu philosophy: I am because we are. We value our common humanity and treat others with respect.
Audacity
We are bold, original, challenge dominant narratives and are willing to chart new paths.
Reliability
We are dependable, accountable and committed to excellence in everything we do.
Equity
We believe in just and equal access to opportunities, resources, and space for civil society.
Dignity
Ubuntu philosophy: I am because we are. We value our common humanity and treat others with respect.
Audacity
We are bold, original, challenge dominant narratives and are willing to chart new paths.
Reliability
We are dependable, accountable and committed to excellence in everything we do.
Equity
We believe in just and equal access to opportunities, resources, and space for civil society.
FromKampalatotheContinent
What began as a single advisory practice in Uganda has grown into a constellation of five entities across three countries.
CivSource Africa founded in Kampala, Uganda
CivFund launched as a catalytic fund of funds
Expanded to South Africa with fiscal hosting
CivSource Kenya and CivLegacy Foundation born
Kenya operations fully launched
CivSource Africa founded in Kampala, Uganda
CivFund launched as a catalytic fund of funds
Expanded to South Africa with fiscal hosting
CivSource Kenya and CivLegacy Foundation born
Kenya operations fully launched
25+ChangemakersAcrossAfrica
A team of passionate professionals working across Uganda, South Africa, and Kenya to transform philanthropy.
FourPillarsofImpact
CivAdvisory
Informed Guidance
CivAdvisory
Informed Guidance
Advisory and support services for philanthropists and funders, informed by our proximity to context, technical competencies, and networks across the continent.
CivLearn
Shaping Leaders
CivLearn
Shaping Leaders
Supporting and providing opportunities for learning and exchange to enhance the capacities of civil society organizations, social mobilizers, and leaders.
CivFund
Catalytic Funding
CivFund
Catalytic Funding
A fund of funds cultivating and managing revenue streams for human rights and social justice interventions across East Africa.
CivOps
Operational Excellence
CivOps
Operational Excellence
Optimizing our operational performance for efficiency and accountability, ensuring every resource is stewarded responsibly.
CivAdvisory
Informed Guidance
Advisory and support services for philanthropists and funders, informed by our proximity to context, technical competencies, and networks across the continent.
CivLearn
Shaping Leaders
Supporting and providing opportunities for learning and exchange to enhance the capacities of civil society organizations, social mobilizers, and leaders.
CivFund
Catalytic Funding
A fund of funds cultivating and managing revenue streams for human rights and social justice interventions across East Africa.
CivOps
Operational Excellence
Optimizing our operational performance for efficiency and accountability, ensuring every resource is stewarded responsibly.
ACatalyticFundofFunds
Six streams of funding flowing from a single catalytic source, reaching human rights and social justice work across East Africa.
Kuonyesha Art Fund
UgandaArts-based activism and cultural expression as tools for social change and movement building.
Zishaye Grassroots Fund
UgandaEmpowering community-level organizations and grassroots movements to drive local change.
Corporate Accountability Fund
East AfricaPromoting transparent corporate governance, ethical business practices, and accountability.
Resilience Fund
Uganda, Kenya, TanzaniaStrengthening CSO recovery from shrinking civic space through financial and strategic support.
Girls & Young Feminist Fund
Kenya, Tanzania, UgandaResourcing girls and young feminists in East Africa to grow their initiatives and build movements.
Suubi Fund
East AfricaHope-centered initiatives for sustainable, lasting change in communities across East Africa.
Kuonyesha Art Fund
UgandaArts-based activism and cultural expression as tools for social change and movement building.
Zishaye Grassroots Fund
UgandaEmpowering community-level organizations and grassroots movements to drive local change.
Corporate Accountability Fund
East AfricaPromoting transparent corporate governance, ethical business practices, and accountability.
Resilience Fund
Uganda, Kenya, TanzaniaStrengthening CSO recovery from shrinking civic space through financial and strategic support.
Girls & Young Feminist Fund
Kenya, Tanzania, UgandaResourcing girls and young feminists in East Africa to grow their initiatives and build movements.
Suubi Fund
East AfricaHope-centered initiatives for sustainable, lasting change in communities across East Africa.
Ford Foundation · Wellspring Philanthropic Fund · Mott Foundation · Hewlett Foundation
Jacqueline Asiimwe
CEO & Founder
LedbyVision,DrivenbyPurpose
Jacqueline Asiimwe is a Ugandan and US-trained lawyer with an LLM from Georgetown University and nearly three decades in international development. A feminist, philanthropist, and social development thought leader.
Before founding CivSource, she served as CEO of Uganda Women's Network, Fellow at Human Rights Watch, and Country Manager at Wellspring Advisors.
GiZ, OXFAM GB, UN Women, DFID, HIVOS, ActionAid International, African Union Women & Gender Directorate, National Democratic Institute, British Council Uganda
GrowingtheNextGeneration
From seed to canopy, our four programs nurture leaders at every stage of their growth journey. A team of 25+ across three countries building the future of African civil society.
Change Ready
OrganizationalPreparing organizations for transformation through resilience-building and adaptive capacity development. The foundation where growth begins.
Change Ready
SeedOrganizational
Preparing organizations for transformation through resilience-building and adaptive capacity development. The foundation where growth begins.
LEAD Benches
RootMentorship
Connecting established leaders with emerging changemakers for intergenerational knowledge transfer. Deep roots make strong leaders.
GROW Program
BloomCohort 5 Active
Structured leadership cohort for emerging civil society leaders across East Africa. Building the next generation of changemakers who will bloom.
Mopane Experience
CanopyLeaders' Retreats
Immersive retreats drawing on indigenous wisdom and contemporary leadership practice. The canopy that shelters and inspires the next generation.
OmutimaOmugabi
“A Heart that Gives”
Our flagship initiative to find, highlight, document, and celebrate the ways in which Africans give, reshaping narratives around the continent's contributions to global philanthropy.
OurApproachtoTransformingGiving
Five interconnected approaches that together reshape how philanthropy works across the continent.
Catalysing
Building next-generation philanthropy by engaging youth and schools across the continent.
Chronicling
Documenting African philanthropic stories and their community impact to reshape narratives.
Collecting
Research and data gathering on African philanthropy history, addressing gaps in knowledge.
Consulting
Advisory services for philanthropists globally, helping local givers develop strategies.
Connecting
Facilitating collaboration among philanthropists and organizations for greater collective impact.
Networks&Partners
Connected across the continent and beyond, part of a global ecosystem transforming philanthropy in Africa.
WINGS
GlobalWorldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support
130 orgs across 45 countries
EAPN
East AfricaEast Africa Philanthropy Network
Jacqueline Asiimwe chairs this network
APN
ContinentalAfrica Philanthropy Network
67 member organizations, 20+ countries
Philanthropy Circuit
Pan-AfricanNigeria-based nonprofit media & research
Pan-African knowledge platform
APF
ContinentalAfrican Philanthropy Forum
14 countries, 3,500+ philanthropists engaged
WINGS
GlobalWorldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support
130 orgs across 45 countries
EAPN
East AfricaEast Africa Philanthropy Network
Jacqueline Asiimwe chairs this network
APN
ContinentalAfrica Philanthropy Network
67 member organizations, 20+ countries
Philanthropy Circuit
Pan-AfricanNigeria-based nonprofit media & research
Pan-African knowledge platform
APF
ContinentalAfrican Philanthropy Forum
14 countries, 3,500+ philanthropists engaged
OurPodcasts
Footprints Podcast
Stories of African philanthropic journeys and the footprints left by changemakers.
comm-UNITY! Podcast
Conversations on community, unity, and collective giving in Africa.
Publications&Reports
Generosity in the Time of COVID-19
Home Grown Giving
Taking a Second Look
Valuing the Black Philanthropic Pound
African Proverbs on Giving and Generosity
CivSource Annual Report
News&Updates
Everything Rises and Falls on Leadership
Strengthening Research and Ethical AI for Corporate Accountability
What Comes After Success?
Partnerships Development Officer at CivSource Kenya
The Human Rights-Based Approach to Holistic Implementation
The Music Has Changed... But Has The Dance?
Let'sBuildTogether
Whether you are a philanthropist seeking guidance, a civil society organization looking for support, or a partner wanting to collaborate across Uganda, South Africa, or Kenya, we would love to hear from you.
Uganda
Kampala
Where it all began. Home to CivSource Africa HQ, CivFund, and our core advisory practice.
South Africa
Johannesburg
Fiscal hosting services, leadership development, and the African Fiscal Hosts Directory.
Kenya
Nairobi
Advisory services, the East African Girls and Young Feminist Fund, and capacity support.