AVPA Welcomes Precious Wilson Nkandu as Chief Operating Officer
The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Precious Wilson Nkandu as Chief Operating Officer, bringing nearly two decades of cross-continental leadership experience in strategy, operations, resource mobilisation, and impact investment. Nkandu joins AVPA at a pivotal time as the organisation continues to advance its mission of mobilising capital for […]
Enhancing Africa’s Ability to Future Proof Itself Against Future Shocks
By AVPA CEO Dr. Frank Aswani Africa’s vulnerabilities Over the past five years, Africa has faced three significant crises, each highlighting the continent’s vulnerabilities. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed our limited vaccine production capacity, placing us at the end of the queue for vaccine supplies. The Russia-Ukraine war underscored our heavy reliance on food […]
Catalytic Capital – The Evolving Role of Philanthropy in Africa
Unlocking Africa’s Growth Potential by Strengthening Impact Practice Among Fund Managers
Eva Abel is an Investment Manager at Oryx Impact Oryx Impact is a new impact fund aiming to unlock Africa’s growth potential and promote resilient and sustainable societies across the continent. The ultimate impact goal of the fund is to reduce global and regional inequalities as well as displacement and forced migration within and outside […]
The State of Innovative Finance in South Africa
South Africa’s SDG Index Score is 63.7 out of 100, ranking 108 out of 163 countries, and is only on track to achieve two SDGs (gender equality and responsible consumption and production) by 2030. The country continues to struggle with social challenges, from rising youth unemployment, and strains on its utility infrastructure, particularly in the electricity and water sectors, […]
AVPA Announces New Board Members
27th August 2025, Nairobi, Kenya | African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Lenin Oyuga, Vice President, Telco Digital Partnerships MEA – Mastercard, and Ms. Lillian Mwai, Country Director – Kenya, TradeMark Africa, to its East Africa Regional board, effective June 2025. Mr. Oyuga is a seasoned business leader […]
The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) Announces the Catalytic Pooled Fund to Expand Social Financing in Africa.
New York, New York – September 25, 2024: The Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) in partnership with Prosper Africa, and in support of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) is proud to announce the Catalytic Pooled Fund (CPF), a transformative collective designed to mobilize catalytic capital in Africa to drive private sector investment in social […]