The Vision
Against the backdrop of the climate, biodiversity, and A Just Transition crises, with Africa being the continent most vulnerable to impacts, we will leverage partnerships between the upcoming OLDN24 conference and the following entities:
Two of the most esteemed literary and publishing organizations:
- African Publishers Network (APNET), the oldest and one
of the largest networks of publishing associations
throughout Africa - The Pan African Writers Association (PAWA), the
legendary association of writers on the African continent
and in the Diaspora
Two organizations renowned for expertly stewarding philanthropic donations and impact investments:
- Since 2001, Movement Strategy Center (MSC) has been an incubator,
accelerator, and fiscal sponsor for leaders and organizations tackling
issues of racial, gender, and environmental inequity. It manages
approximately $US15.5M annually in foundation and frontline
community organization regranting combined. MSC has Donor Advised
Funds and a Special Interest Fund program. - Full Spectrum Capital Partners (FSCP) and its partners Full Spectrum
Labs, Impact Finance Center, and Dev Labs Venture Fund collaborate to
support leadership, innovation, and solutions in communities and
connect them to capital stewards committed to social and ecological
impact. FSCP moves approximately US$100M per year into initiatives
supporting regenerative economies, societies, and ecosystems
The Vision
Against the backdrop of the climate, biodiversity, and A Just Transition crises, with Africa being the continent most vulnerable to impacts, we will leverage partnerships between the upcoming OLDN24 conference and the following entities::
Two of the world’s top tech platforms:
- African Publishers Network (APNET), the oldest and one
of the largest networks of publishing associations
throughout Africa - The Pan African Writers Association (PAWA), the
legendary association of writers on the African continent
and in the Diaspora
Six organizations or networks with deep expertise in social and environmental transformation
- (Beaming, Centre for Organization Leadership & Development
- (COLD), Mercedes Martin & Co. (MMC), One Thriving Planet
- (OTP), Spaciousness Works, The Vuka Community)