Necessary Noise: The 2026 Segal Awards
Our 2026 awardees exemplify the next chapter of African-led social innovation. Meet them here!
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From Africa, to New York City, to the World!
Spotlight Africa’s warm energy stood out in contrast to the drab concrete and overcast mood outside; each day came alive as connections were made, ideas exchanged, and encouragement shared.
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Awake All Night with Joy: The 2025 Segal Awards
Can’t sleep? Neither can we because we’re so excited for you to meet our 2025 Awardees!
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Not Bigger, Just Better: Segal Connect 2025
The second iteration of Segal Connect took place in the Tanzanian coastal city of Dar es Salaam – and it was awesome.
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Same DNA, Different Flavors: Introducing Focus Central America
There are 300 people in at a conference center talking about the importance of local leadership in philanthropy. It sounds like a typical Segal Family Foundation gathering—but everyone is speaking Spanish, and the hotel is in Panamá.
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Chema Chajiuza: A Good Thing Sells Itself
In this case, Tanzania is that good thing. Fewer dollars are flowing to Tanzania—and why our partners in this country deserve more.
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Spotlight Africa: A Sanctuary in a City of Suits & Sirens
In the midst of Midtown Manhattan, Spotlight Africa was an oasis during the UN General Assembly: a welcoming space to decompress, catch up on email, or meet with a friend.
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Introducing…the Unconference
Segal Connect 2024 “really felt like a ‘connect’ conference” without being content heavy. It was more about sharing experiences and having conversations.
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Come Rain, Come Shine: Partners Addressing Climate Change
Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have been hit hard by climate shocks in recent months. Meet Segal partners there addressing climate change in their everyday work.
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The Donor Salon, Rethinking How to Catalyze Change
Within the philanthropy sector, there is an abundance of resources offered to doers, and it’s seldom thought that donors might need the same.
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Back, But We Never Left: AGM Returns with a Bang
The city of Kigali saw over 600 people convene in the name of transforming how change happens in Africa, representing organizations from all parts of the philanthropy universe.
