Women are the backbone of society, contributing significantly to the social, economic, and cultural fabric of communities. According to UN Women, if women participated in the economy at the same rate as men, global GDP could increase by $28 trillion by 2025. Their potential to drive innovation, lead with empathy, and foster inclusive growth is immense. When women thrive, entire societies benefit.

We invite you to join us in Cape Town where we will gather, philanthropists and other stakeholders as part of efforts to identify and address regional priorities for development as the African Philanthropy Forum builds momentum toward the 2024 conference themed “A New Agenda for African Philanthropy: Catalyzing Funding to Accelerate Africa’s Transformation.