On August 16, tensions between striking miners and the police erupted into the largest-scale incident of state violence in South Africa since the end of apartheid. At the Lonmin mine in the Marikana area, miners went on a wildcat strike to garner a pay raise, beginning August 10. The situation escalated. On August 16, forty [...]
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African Philanthropy: Never Too Small to Make a Difference
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the African Grantmakers Network (AGN) Assembly in Johannesburg – a biennial gathering of philanthropists from across the African continent, plus a slew of international partners. The 3-day gathering featured luminaries in social change movements and African philanthropy, including Jay Naidoo and Dr. Mampela Ramphele of South Africa, Mrs. [...]
Africa’s Development – Hindered by Mental Slavery?
I came across this article in AfricaNews last week, which discusses the role of mental slavery in Africa’s development as a continent. The idea of mental slavery is not new – indeed many who write on this subject cite Bob Marley’s 1980 “Redemption Song” as the movement’s battle cry. Yet, this social phenomenon seems especially [...]
Do Free Consulting Services Sound Good to You?
Read on to learn how just one hour of your time could result in a share of $5,000 worth of free consulting services for your organization. ConceptLink is embarking on a market research study designed to gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges of nonprofit organizations working in Africa, specifically with regard to: Fundraising [...]
Jobs for Africa’s Future
Last week our team had the pleasure of participating in a landmark New York City event hosted by our client, The Africa America Institute (AAI), a leading New York-based international education and policy organization. The AAI 28th Annual Awards Dinner Gala took place on September 26th; held annually during the U.N. General Assembly, the AAI [...]
