The Sustaining Impact Summit (SIS) is an annual event aimed at promoting the sustenance of impact and impact-focused organizations in Africa. Each year, SIS brings together social enterprises and NGOs, alongside industry experts, policymakers, and representatives from local and international development organizations to explore how impact-focused organizations can sustainably resource their impact-related work, particularly in cases of limited or no external support.
Recognizing the tireless efforts and innovative solutions of social entrepreneurs and NGOs, the summit provides a platform to honor their achievements and amplify their voices on a regional and global scale.
By facilitating open dialogue and exchange, the summit confronts the pressing economic, social, and environmental issues facing Africa, seeking collaborative solutions that harness the collective expertise of attendees.
Emphasising the power of collaboration, the summit cultivates partnerships among diverse stakeholders, forging connections that transcend geographical boundaries and organizational silos to drive sustainable impact.
Through workshops, mentorship sessions, and skill-building workshops, the summit empowers social entrepreneurs and NGOs with the tools, resources, and support needed to build self-sufficient organizations.
We share stories of resilience, success and practically-relevant reports to inspire everyone to keep working for a better Africa.
Delivered by distinguished speakers who are experts or leaders in their respective fields, the keynote sessions will share knowledge on resources and resourcing barriers and strategies from social entrepreneurial, academic, and private sector or policy perspectives.
The panel discussions will engage experts to delve into the questions around resource access challenges and the role of the African social enterprise ecosystem in resourcing impact related work.
Masterclasses will be held to evaluate attendees’ resource challenges and develop strategies for diversifying resource streams to ensure the resilience and sustainability of their impact-related work.
The Sustainable Business Model Clinic will involve attendees in the process of crafting new or refining existing business models aimed at generating financial income streams to sustain their impact-related work.
The summit will provide attendees with opportunities to connect, engage, and collaborate with like-minded individuals and organizations committed to making a positive difference in Africa.
The Sustaining Impact Prize is an initiative aimed at celebrating and rewarding innovative solutions that drive sustainable development in Africa. As part of the SIS, this inaugural edition of the prestigious prize marks the start of a tradition to recognize impact-focused organizations and initiatives that demonstrate a commitment to self-sufficiency.
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