Treasure Chest
We share insights from our work with 300+ grantee partners and from the expertise of our locally-based grantmaking teams and advisors.
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Read We’ve Been Here Before
Many of you are wondering about Ebola's impact on our community: here's how we've handled such before, who's taking action, and what fellow donors can do.
Read Talk Giving to Me!
Talk Giving to Me is a series of short conversations between funders with a presence in African countries, touching on topics ranging from the evolving landscape to what we all could be doing better.
Read Philanthropic Deserts in West & Francophone Africa: A Conversation with Gates Foundation and Segal Family Foundation
West Africa is chronically underfunded while also rich in local innovation, leadership, and solutions. Interim executive director Dedo speaks on this Myriad webinar addressing practical ways to reduce risk, align resources, and increase impact.
Read “Daughters of the Lake” wins gold in The Telly Awards
The Segal Family Foundation video “Daughters of the Lake” featuring 2025 awardee Nyanam won gold in the 2026 Telly Awards in the Film & Shorts - Documentary category.
Read 2025 Debt Facility Report
Since its inception in 2023, the Segal Debt Facility has grown into an important tool for supporting enterprises that create jobs, strengthen local economies, and expand access to essential services.
Read “Daughters of the Lake” named Webby Honoree
The Segal Family Foundation video “Daughters of the Lake” featuring 2025 awardee Nyanam was named a 2026 Webby Honoree in the category Video & Film - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.
Read All Minds Are Welcome Here
Supporting community wellbeing and inclusion is a multifaceted mission and part of our ongoing learning journey. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we shine a light on the importance of neurodivergent inclusion.
Read “Daughters of the Lake” longlisted for One World Media Awards
The Segal Family Foundation video “Daughters of the Lake” featuring 2025 awardee Nyanam was longlisted for the 2026 One World Media Awards in the Women's Solutions Reporting category.
Read A Day in the Life of a Program Officer
You’ve heard the term “program officer” many times, but do you know what all their work entails? Segal team members demonstrate what being a PO is all about in this quick video.
Read Council on Foundations Celebrates 2025 Award Winners
Segal Family Foundation was named the winner of the 2025 Scrivner Award for Creative Grantmaking, which honors innovative grantmakers with vision, principle, and commitment.
Read The Turning of the Travel Tides
Visa discrimination has long made travel difficult for leaders of African organizations; recent heightened restrictions by the U.S. will have grave effects on philanthropy.
Read 2025 Annual Report
2025 was certainly a year of dramatic change, with unrest and global upheaval that revealed how the systems of distant, short-term foreign funding still remain fragile. How did Segal Family Foundation continue to thrive? Watch 2025 flash by in two minutes.