When governmental revenue and capacity is limited, Non -Profits play a vital role in filling the gap by providing services in areas such as health, environment, education, poverty alleviation and protection of human rights among many other functions. Non-Profits are vital in the advancement of communities and they highly contribute to global development. Africa is one of the target locations that Non-Profits such as those based in Los Angeles conduct their work. This Research aims to map out the background, framework and impact of LA based Non-Profits impacting Africa Development. The research focused on one Non-Profit and one Non-Governmental Organization; Conrad N Hilton Foundation and Africa Focus Network respectively.

1. Presented by NAOMI MBISE
Research Mentor : Dr.Gregory Freeland

2. OUTLINE
Abstract
Background
Research Goals
Research Framework & Definition of terms
Research Findings
Conclusion

3. GLOBAL
DEVELOPMENT
NPOs and NGOs
eg LA Based NPOs
and NGOs
Africa as a location where
NPOs and NGOs have set
out to bring Sustainable
Development
organizations
Geographical
Location (Area of
Operation)
ABSTRACT
Key Activities
Social, Political,
Economic,
Innovation,
Environmental

4. BACKGROUND/LITERATURE REVIEW
Bornstein (2005)
Religious NGO’S
Economic prosperity
Symbol of Science , progress & material
advancement relies on supernatural faith
Humanitarian Help in Africa

5. Leslie (2007)
Worldwide NPOs
•Six Techniques to produce high impact
—> Collaborating with state - new policy,
harnessing markert forces, business as strong
partners, intergrating leadership
Habitat for Humanity, Teach for America,
Environmental Defenses Fund

6. Kilby (2021)
Philanthropic foundations Vs Global South
Influence of Rockeffeller and Foundations such as
the Gates Foundation on education, research ,
medicine
—> Global Politics ( Future Public Policies)
Philanthropy - Duty of the affluent

7. RESEARCH GOALS
Determine the strategy of LA based Non
Profits impacting Africa Development
Determine Factors ( push and pull)
between LA Based NPOs and Africa
Mapout the framework and Impacted
countries in Africa by 2 LA base NPO ( Africa
Focus Network & CoNrad N Hilton
Foundation ) #findings

8. DEFINITION
OF TERMS
The main difference between the two is that
NGO’s tend to operate internationally in most
cases while Non - Profits tend to have a local
focus.
Non Profits Versus Non Governmental Organization

9. does not distribute its profits
to owners or shareholders.
Instead, the profits get
reinvested into the business
to manage expenses.
Non profits usually aim at
specific causes
NGOs can exist at the
local, national, or
international level. In
most cases, they either
operate internationally
or are based in the US,
but provide services
across borders.
Non - Profit Non-Governmental Organization

10. Management
Programs
Rockefellers
Donors
Impacted
Population
Programs
sustainable
Capital
World Theory
Diversity
Globalization
Relationships
NPO Domestic Units
INTERSECTIONALITY
FRAMEWORK

11. FINDINGS
AFRICA FOCUS NETWORK
connects the professionals,
African diaspora, and friends of
Africa in building connections
and bonds.
Growing needs of African
students necessitated its
formation

12. AFN emerged as a response to a need.
As long as the need is being met that’s the goal
for the organization.
In addition, “It doesn’t have to exist because
there is a need. It is a community and it can just
be there.”
Christopher Njunge Ph.d
President Africa Focus Network

13. Members African Students in LA,
friends of Africa, African diaspora.
There are 25 to 50 active
members in the organization
with membership drives through
yearly events.

14. IMPACT
Sustainably improving African
lives. A self-reliance framework
for Africans.
—> Impacted individuals Giving back
to the organization.

15. Main goal is to impact Africa by
developing emerging leaders
and professionals and
impacting both sides.
Christopher Njunge Ph.d
President Africa Focus Network

16. Ethiopia
Kenya
Uganda
Tanzania
DRC
Zimbabwe
South Africa
Nigeria
Ghana
Cameroon
Liberia
Angola
Gabon
Senegal
14 Countries in Africa that AFN has worked with/impacted

17. Studying About Africa
is an emerging need.
The term “Africa” is not one
thing.”
Christopher Njunge Ph.d
President Africa Focus Network

18. “Its important to Understand
experiences ,demographics,
unique perspectives and learn
about Africa. We are always on
a journey to learn.”
Christopher Njunge Ph.d
President Africa Focus Network

19. FINDINGS
CONRAD HILTON FOUNDATION
Partners with Domestic
units in Africa. eg Catholic
Sisters in Africa through
Fund for Sisters
The Conrad N. Hilton
works in 11 countries
in Africa.

20. Fund for Sisters allows people to apply and
gives $10,000 to $15,000 for the needs these
organizations request.
We work with sisters and their organizations to
address root causes of social issues
Sister Jane Wakahiu
Associate Vice President, Program Operations and Head of Catholic
Sisters

21. STRATEGY GOALS

22. KNOWLEDGE
SISTERS
EDUCATION
HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT
Research to improve
congregational practices
Financial + human
resources
Services to the
vulnerable (15-25) &
families
INNOVATION
Sustainable solution (use
data)

23. IMPACT
Sustainability —->
theory of change ,
build internal &
external capacity.
The goal is to support and
reinforce two synergistic
elements of Catholic
sisters in Africa.

24. Internal—> innovation for
sustainability and
education for sisters.
External Capacity —
strength of ministry through
knowledge, data and Human
development services and
ministries.

25. We want to produce data that
sisters can use in decision-
making. We want to begin by
laying the groundwork for
database development.
Sister Jane Wakahiu
Associate Vice President, Program Operations and Head of Catholic
Sisters

26. 7 GRANTS IN
AFRICA
THROUGH 2025
Of about $5.5 million
dollars
THE ASSOCIATION OF
CONSECRATED WOMEN
IN EAST AND CENTRAL
AFRICA
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF
EASTERN AFRICA
AFRICA FAITH AND
JUSTICE NETWORK
ALL AFRICA
CONFERENCE SISTER
TO SISTER INC.
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF
EASTERN AFRICA
ASSOCIATION EPISCOPAL
MEMBER OF EAST AFRICA
FRIENDS OF THE PAN
AFRICAN NETWORK INC

27. South Sudan
Kenya
Uganda
Tanzania
Malawi
Zambia
Lesotho
Nigeria
Ghana
Cameroon
Sierra Leone
11 Countries that Conrad N Hilton Foundation Focuses in Africa

28. 6 TECHNIQUES OF EFFECTIVE NON PROFITS
CRUTCHFIELD AND GRANT (2009)
Advocate and serve
Make markets work
Inspire Evangelists
Nurture Non- Profit works
Master arts of adaption
Share Leadership

29. CONCLUSION
Sustainability
Research
Domestic Units
Innovation

30. THANK
YOU
Acknowledgements .

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