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CHALLENGES FACING PHILANTHROPY AND THE WAY FORWARD
Philanthropy has long been seen as a potential solution to the persistent problem of poverty in Africa. However, despite significant investments in philanthropic efforts, poverty, and inequality continue to plague the continent. In this article,…

ECONOMIC INEQUALITY: THE GREATEST IMPEDIMENT TO SDGs REALIZATION
Make a Little Heaven Down Here
The Goat Foundation interacts with widows from impoverished communities across Kenya on a regular basis. From our observations it is apparent that great economic disparities exist among members of…

CUT FROM THE SAME CLOTH
SIMILARITIES IN TRAITS BETWEEN TWO
ENTREPRENEURIAL LEGENDS
When tracing the lives of outliers in different professions, you are bound to spot a common thread that associates all of them. In the sporting profession, for example, most athletes…

BLESSED IS THE HAND THAT GIVETH
STEVE DOWN'S PRINCIPLE OF ABUNDANCE.
A few weeks ago, I came across a documentary exploring the truth behind acts of charity. The presenters inquired into the veracity of assertions by religious leaders who urged their congregations to ‘plant…

EFFORTS BY STEVE DOWN TO COMBAT ECONOMIC INEQUALITY
ECONOMIC INEQUALITY AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT GOALS
The UN identifies eradicating poverty and hunger, access to quality education, gender equality, health, and well-being as the leading goals for sustainable development worldwide. Even…

SHARING IS CARING
When Steve Down first decided to use his network and resources to fund a humanitarian cause in Africa, he was unprepared for the outpouring emotion of gratitude.
A Joyous Occasion
On one sunny afternoon in the Majajani area of Kilifi County…