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DYNAMICS OF GIVING IN KENYA - WHO & WHAT THEY GIVE?93% of Kenyans are Philanthropist More people give to individuals than to organizations. When giving, cash and items (in-kind) are more popular than volunteering
If Kenyans give so generously, why do we score so poorly in the philanthropic department? The reason is that while Kenyans are great at informal charity that addresses an immediate need, they are a little less successful at structured philanthropy, where money is geared towards a specific goal, usually long-term.
Our first pilot country launch in Kenya of the Post-2015 Partnership Platform for Philanthropy brought together over 80 participants from the philanthropic sector, UN system, civil society, business and government to expand the dialogue toward a more systemic approach to development challenges, exchange and deepen understanding across sectors, glean priorities for data gathering and use, and to sow the seeds for deeper collaboration on the Post-2015 Development Agenda. The workshop also provided an opportunity to discuss themes such as financial inclusion and youth employment, education, and women's rights and empowerment.
KCDF in collaboration with Strathmore Tax Research Centre launched a philanthropy report that looked into deepening the understanding of creating an enabling environment for philanthropy through tax incentive? The overall objective of this research was to enable all interested parties and stakeholders to gain a better understanding of the state of philanthropy in Kenya and the role that tax incentives play in promoting philanthropy through an analysis of awareness, interactions and attitudes of both Public Benefit Organizations (PBOs) and recipients of charitable giving, with existing tax incentives.
In this article,Prof. Njonjo lays bare the good and the ugly of Harambee and ponders whether Kenya should continue with it or kiss the initiative bye?
The practice of community philanthropy, has witnessed a growing momentum internationally, as new forms of community solidarity models emerge at the local level. Because of their informal nature, it is difficult for some of these initiatives to grow or survive over time The global movement for community philanthropy offers a number of models for creating and sustaining community foundations which are owned and controlled from the 'bottom up.' Communities identify their own needs and objectives, and then work together to gather the needed resources internally -- whether in cash or in-kind -- to invest in the cause. This publication will shed light on this important practice and how it has contributed to more lasting and impactful results
The practice of community philanthropy, has witnessed a growing momentum internationally, as new forms of community solidarity models emerge at the local level. Because of their informal nature, it is difficult for some of these initiatives to grow or survive over time The global movement for community philanthropy offers a number of models for creating and sustaining community foundations which are owned and controlled from the 'bottom up.' Communities identify their own needs and objectives, and then work together to gather the needed resources internally -- whether in cash or in-kind -- to invest in the cause. This publication will shed light on this important practice and how it has contributed to more lasting and impactful results.
The Kenya Power Company (KPLC), in conjunction with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), Kenyan Premier League (KPL) and Kenya Red Cross recently unveiled plans for a one-day soccer extravaganza, called the Kenya Power Charity Cup. This is just one of the many initiatives that have been launched in the recent past by corporate institutions in the region to bring together their constituents towards various social ends primarily targeted at improving their living standards.
Various Foundations and Trusts participated in a forum hosted by the Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) on the 20th November 2012 to support and advocate for the proposed Public Benefits Organization Bill.
This the report of the project "Civil Conflict Management of the Post-Election Violence 2007/2008 in Kenya -- Lessons Learnt and the Way forward" carried out from 24th February to 24th March 2012 in the Rift Valley and Nairobi, some of the most affected areas during the violence.
This article reviews the way in which companies frame (a) sustainable community development, and (b) their engagements in the community. It then considers the implications of both for sustainable com- munity development and poverty alleviation in developing countries.
The pressure on businesses to act ethically and to get involved in the development area has increased. At the same time, the strength of sports as a vehicle for development is highlighted from various worldly respected leaders and organizations. The research maps the emerging field of businesses responsibility, development and sport in Kenya.
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