What If... We think differently?

Tendai Murisa

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We revisit assumptions about our being and condition (location, social status and beliefs) and seek to identify ways getting out of the rut. We believe in the collective power of common people. We tell stories of everyday heroes of hope and the grind. Above we seek to reclaim our agency.

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What If... we fund the change we want to see?

Tendai Murisa unpacks the founding vision behind AfricaGiving — a platform built to make individual giving across the continent simple, trusted, and truly Pan‑African. He reflects on the early reasoning, the gaps AfricaGiving set out to solve, and why empowering everyday givers is essential for Africa’s development journey. A thoughtful, grounded conversation on philanthropy, community, and the future of African‑led support systems.

23 min
20 may

What If... We Think Differently About Fundraising? AfricaGiving Reimagined Part 1

Tendai Murisa sits down with Nontsikelelo Nzula, coordinator of AfricaGiving, to unpack practical lessons from their individual‑giving journey since 2023. They explore what’s working, what’s shifting, and how the refreshed AfricaGiving platform is helping people discover and support frontline organisations across the continent. You’ll hear how the platform now connects 43 organisations in 17 countries, why storytelling is becoming essential in digital philanthropy, and how small contributions are driving meaningful change. The conversation also highlights the “Send a Child to School” campaign — where $30 covers a child’s term fees — delivered with 19 partner organisations across 9 countries. Explore the platform and discover a cause at www.africagiving.org.

23 min
28 abr

What If... We Think Differently About The Land and Agrarian Question in Africa | Part 2

This second episode of our deep dive into Shifts in the Land and the Agrarian Question in Africa moves from analysis to action, emphasizing that Africa’s development hinges on resolving the land question. We highlight urgent responses to transform agrarian structures, practical pathways for policymakers and communities to reclaim agency, and strategies for rethinking land ownership and use across the continent—making clear that confronting this issue is essential for meaningful progress.

31 min
19 abr

What If... We Think Differently About The Land and Agrarian Question in Africa

In this episode of The What If...We Think Differently? podcast, we dive into Dr. Tendai Murisa’s groundbreaking book Shifts in the Land and Agrarian Question in Africa.This first part of a two-part series traces Africa’s journey to the present, unpacking the historical legacies of colonial land dispossession and the enduring agrarian question. We explore how land has been framed as property, power, and identity, and why these narratives continue to shape inequality, conflict, and the struggle for justice today.Join us as we rethink Africa’s land story—its past, its present, and the possibilities for a different future.Find out more about the book: https://sivioinstitute.net/land/ #shiftsinthelandandagrarianquestioninafrica #landQuestion #agrarianquestion

31 min
14 abr

What If... we rediscover the middle? Our Big Bet for 2026

In a world pulled apart by polarisation, collapsing trust, and the rise of extreme positions, we need to rediscover the middle - not as a political position, but as a way of thinking rooted in compromise, consensus‑building, and Ubuntu. This podcast explores the urgent need to rediscover consensus in an age defined by fragmentation — from global governance failures to the erosion of shared values, from the greed shaping geopolitics to the quiet resilience of communities still choosing cooperation over conflict.The Middle is not about neutrality — it’s about rebuilding the space where dialogue, dignity, and collective purpose can thrive again. Read the full blog to learn more: https://connect.sivioinstitute.org/2026/02/11/the-big-bet-rediscovering-the-middle/

26 min
14 abr

What If... We Think Differently? About Ending Gender-Based Violence in Zimbabwe

Across Zimbabwe, courageous organisations are standing on the frontlines of gender‑based violence — offering safety, legal protection, medical care, and healing for survivors. But they cannot do it alone.This episode introduces the We Are One Fund, a bold new way of pooling resources to ensure these life‑saving services are sustained and strengthened. We challenge old assumptions, imagine new possibilities, and ask what it would look like to fund safety, dignity, and justice at scale.Partner with us today. Give today. Every gift counts. http://weareonefund.org/ We Are One. Tiripamwe. Sisonke.

27 min
14 abr

We Are One: A New Way to Resource the Fight Against GBV in Zimbabwe

Across Zimbabwe, courageous organisations are standing on the frontlines of gender‑based violence — offering safety, legal protection, medical care, and healing for survivors. But they cannot do it alone.This episode introduces the We Are One Fund, a bold new way of pooling resources to ensure these life‑saving services are sustained and strengthened. We challenge old assumptions, imagine new possibilities, and ask what it would look like to fund safety, dignity, and justice at scale.Partner with us today. Give today. Every gift counts. http://weareonefund.org/ We Are One. Tiripamwe. Sisonke.

27 min
11/12/2025

Africa's Path - Part 2 | What If... We Think Differently?

In this concluding episode of Africa’s Path, we move from diagnosis to action. Building on the continent’s current challenges, the conversation centres on what must be done to reclaim Africa’s development agenda. We explore practical solutions that empower local entrepreneurs, strengthen agency, and unlock innovation. From investing in homegrown enterprises to reimagining financing models and nurturing entrepreneurial ecosystems, this episode highlights how Africans can solve African problems. The discussion emphasises solidarity, resilience, and the critical role of entrepreneurship in shaping a future defined not by dependency, but by self-determined prosperity.

27 min

We revisit assumptions about our being and condition (location, social status and beliefs) and seek to identify ways getting out of the rut. We believe in the collective power of common people. We tell stories of everyday heroes of hope and the grind. Above we seek to reclaim our agency.

Creado por

Tendai Murisa
Años en activo

2024 - 2026
Episodios

49
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© Tendai Murisa
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What If... We think differently?