“To tackle the interconnected challenges of our time, philanthropy must act boldly and collaboratively to create systemic change." -- Yogavelli Nambiar, social change strategist and editor of the 2024 IPASA Annual Review of South African Philanthropy.

Philanthropy has the unique power to address South Africa’s most pressing challenges with bold, collaborative, and systemic solutions. The 2024 IPASA Annual Review of South African Philanthropy, themed “From Polycrisis to Polyopportunity,” is now available, offering insights into how the sector is tackling interconnected crises and driving meaningful impact.

This 2024 Annual Review of South African Philanthropy provides vital insights into how philanthropy is stepping up to address urgent issues like education, climate resilience, social justice, and youth empowerment. It’s not just a resource—it’s a call to action for funders, partners, and changemakers across South Africa and beyond.

This edition provides insights into how philanthropy is stepping up to address urgent issues like education, climate resilience, social justice, and youth empowerment through reflections and real examples, including the Grootbos Trust’s groundbreaking work in sustainable community development and the Dell Foundation’s efforts to tackle South Africa’s education crisis while preparing youth for the future. Additionally, it features insights from philanthropic leaders like Zanele Twala (Standard Bank Community Foundation) and Marlene Ogawa (Synergos SA), who share innovative strategies for collaboration and systemic change.

The IPASA Annual Review continues to be a valuable resource, offering inspiration and practical tools to make philanthropic giving more impactful and strategic.

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