Harnessing the Power of African Philanthropy to Fund African Organizations
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Tsitsi Masiyiwa
Executive Chair and Co-Founder
Higherlife Foundation
Tsitsi Masiyiwa is an African philanthropist and social entrepreneur. She is executive chair and co-founder of Higherlife Foundation, whose primary goal is to invest in human capital development to build thriving individuals, communities and sustainable livelihoods.
Mosun Layode
Executive Director
Africa Philanthropy Forum (APF)
Mosun Layode is the executive director of Africa Philanthropy Forum (APF). She is a development professional with two decades of experience in international development and nonprofit leadership.
Jan Schwier
Partner
The Bridgespan Group
Jan Schwier is a partner at The Bridgespan Group, where he leads its Johannesburg office. He serves both the philanthropy and nonprofit sectors, focusing on organizations with a significant global footprint or a strong focus on Africa.
Maddie Holland
Manager
The Bridgespan Group
Maddie Holland is a manager in The Bridgespan Group's Johannesburg office. She has worked with philanthropy and NGO clients across several fields, including early childhood development, girls' education, economic mobility, community health, etc. Holland has supported organizations working in the US, Sub-Saharan Africa, India, Thailand, and the UAE and is a founding member of Bridgespan's Johannesburg office.
Siya Hayi-Charters
Consultant
The Bridgespan Group
Siya Hayi-Charters is a consultant at The Bridgespan Group's Johannesburg office. She has worked with philanthropy and NGO clients across several fields, including public health and human rights. Hayi-Charters has supported organizations working in the US, Sub-Saharan Africa and Thailand.