Dar es Salaam, Nov. 21 -- Africas story in 2026 will not just be written by governments and corporations — it will be shaped by those who give. Across the continent, a new generation of philanthropic institutions is transforming charity into empowerment, funding into inclusion, and kindness into policy.

From billion-dollar global giants to emerging homegrown forces, here are the 10 foundations to watch in Africa in 2026 — each redefining what modern giving looks like.

1. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation — Science with Scale

The Gates Foundation remains one of Africas most powerful partners in global health and development. Its continued investment in vaccine access, malaria eradication, and womens health across sub-Sah...