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Working papers, research reports, policy briefs and journal articles from the Centre and its collaborators. All full texts are open access — no registration required.

Ukarimu Centre · Kampala

6 of 6 publications

Working paperInformal giving

Giving Without Institutions: Informal Philanthropy in Eastern Africa

A. Nakato, J. Mwangi, S. Oketch

2026Eastern Africa48 ppDownload PDF ↓

Journal articleDiaspora giving

Diaspora Remittances as Philanthropic Practice

F. Ssebunya, L. Achieng

2026Continental26 ppDownload PDF ↓

Research reportFaith & giving

Faith, Obligation and the Ethics of Ukarimu

M. Nabirye

2025Uganda72 ppDownload PDF ↓

Working paperCommunity philanthropy

Community Foundations and Local Resource Mobilisation

P. Kamau, R. Otieno

2025Kenya39 ppDownload PDF ↓

Research reportMeasurement

Measuring What Is Given: Data Gaps in African Philanthropy

S. Oketch, T. Banda

2024Continental58 ppDownload PDF ↓

Policy briefPower & practice

Shifting Power: Funder Practice and Local Agency

J. Mwangi

2024Continental18 ppDownload PDF ↓

Learning & knowledge resources

Toolkits, guides and teaching material

Practical material for practitioners and students, free to use and adapt with attribution.

Toolkit
A Practitioner Guide to Community Philanthropy
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Template
Survey Instrument: Household Giving Module
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Course pack
Teaching Pack: African Philanthropy 101
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Video
Video Series: Voices of Ukarimu
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