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In Conversation with Cynthia Ryan | ZimAlliance #2
Description
Cynthia Ryan was the first Executive Director and incumbent trustee of The Schooner Foundation, whose work has supported the Zimbabwe Alliance from its inception and through its growth. In a deeply reflective conversation, Cynthia takes stock of the journey of the initiative, its impact across the civil society organisations, and how this has and continues to impact citizens. The conversation touches on...
• Lessons from Zimbabwe's pro-democracy movements influence broader African youth activism.
• The importance of collective investment and support in community initiatives.
• The value of strategic agility and understanding in family foundations.
• Exploration of nonprofit experience and the role of strategic partnerships in philanthropy.
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About the series
After over 80 episodes exploring African philanthropy, we’re launching a new series featuring theme-specific and program-focused conversations. The series spotlights the Zimbabwe Alliance Initiative, which since 2010 has empowered a vibrant civil society through grants, convenings, capacity building, and technical support. Partners have fostered innovative, coordinated responses that amplify marginalised voices, mobilise citizens on critical national issues, and engage policymakers to build regional and international solidarity.
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