South African nonprofits are facing a critical moment. With international funding cuts from major players like USAID and PEPFAR, thesector is confronting very real challenges: program sustainability, staffing pressures, and the ongoing impact of vital work in communities across the country.

To help unpack this complex landscape, our host for this episode, Clara Kwizera (South African Country Manager at iZinga Assist) speaks to Audrey Elster (Executive Director, RaithFoundation),

Nyasha Njela (Director, RevolutioniseInternational), and

Louise Driver (Executive Director,Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa).

Our powerhouse guests share insights on:

• How nonprofits can rethink funding models and reduce reliance on internationaldonors
• The importance of local philanthropy and community engagement
• Practical ways to push back on donor expectations that don’t reflect on-the-ground realities
• Building resilience and collective action in times of systemic change

If you care about the sustainability of South African nonprofits, this is a conversation you can’t miss.

Credits

• Host: Clara Kwizera
• Guests: Audrey Elster, Louise Driver, Nyasha Njela
• Podcast Producer: Ruendree Govinder
• Sound Engineering: LIFEBrand https://lifebrand.co.za/
• Support: LV and Ivy Middleton Charitable Trust