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The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) has opened applications for its Adɔyɛ Research Associate Programme, an initiative aimed at supporting African scholars and practitioners researching the role of women in philanthropy and social investment.
Hosted by Wits Business School, the programme will award selected researchers a $5,000 grant to conduct original studies on issues ranging from feminist leadership and women’s philanthropy to climate funding and social investment systems.
Adɔyɛ, meaning “Love in Action,” is part of CAPSI’s broader effort to strengthen African-led scholarship by centering women’s knowledge, lived experiences, and contributions to shaping philanthropy across the continent.
CAPSI, which marks its 10th anniversary this year, has built a reputation as one of Africa’s leading research hubs on philanthropy, social investment, and community-led development.
The programme comes at a time when debates around aid, local ownership, and sustainable funding models are gaining urgency across Africa.
As international aid flows continue to shift, many development actors are calling for stronger locally grounded evidence and more inclusive policy conversations.
By investing directly in African researchers, CAPSI hopes to contribute to stronger evidence, richer dialogue, and a deeper understanding of how women continue to influence giving, leadership, and social transformation.
The initiative also aligns with CAPSI’s wider mission of building a new generation of African researchers and practitioners equipped to shape the future of philanthropy on the continent.
Applications close on 10 July 2026.
