Pan-Africanizing philanthropy: Toward a social theory of an emerging sector

This chapter proposes a social theory addressing Pan-African philanthropy, focusing on diaspora giving practices and identity formation. Drawing on Kenyan and Nigerian cases, it considers Africa's philanthropic sector as an emergent field shaped by transnational communities and rooted in cultural values and solidarity. The author argues that African philanthropy, inherently built on notions of solidarity and interconnectedness, provides a foundational approach for development, highlighting the potential of indigenous gifting practices to finance continent-wide development.