What I Do
"I have a passion to grow leaders and organizations that enable vulnerable communities and societies to lead sustainable and fulfilled lives."
Janet Mawiyoo
Galvanizing Africa Consult
GAC also believes in the transformational power that communities hold when correctly facilitated to drive their own development, and has a passion to support the growth of appropriate grassroot organizations to tap into this energy. GAC also acknowledges that within the aid sector in what are commonly called developing countries, a lot depends on whether funders are willing to work in ways that allow communities to gain their voice and become active in determining their development priorities.
Janet receiving the African Philanthropy Lifetime Award by Africa Philanthropy Network in 2022
Prof. Bhekinkosi Moyo and Janet Mawiyoo reflect on her 17-year-long journey with KCDF, community philanthropy, and localizing development.