This session will explore SocioTech BBL’s innovative approach to utilizing catalytic philanthropy as a tool for achieving systemic change in more than 500 underprivileged communities across South Africa for more than 3 decades. Through detailed case studies of SocioTech’s Broad-Based Livelihoods (BBL) Program, participants will gain insights into how philanthropic funds can be strategically deployed to support sustainable development, food security, and economic empowerment initiatives. The session will dissect SocioTech’s methodologies in creating scalable and impactful models that combine philanthropic capital with local insights and sustainable practices to address systemic barriers to development.
Catalytic Philanthropy: SocioTech BBL's Model for Leveraging Philanthropy Towards Systemic Impact
Caroline McCann
SocioTech BBL
Track
Catalytic Philanthropy
Format
Panel (3 speakers)
Speakers
- NameCaroline McCann
- TitleDirector
- OrganizationSocioTech
- NameMargot Stephens
- TitleFounder
- OrganizationDot 2 Dot Connecting Change 4 Impact
- NameSibusiso Mbatha
- TitleFounder
- OrganizationParticipant of BBL Programme and now entrepeneur
Description
This session will explore SocioTech BBL’s innovative approach to utilizing catalytic philanthropy as a tool for achieving systemic change in more than 500 underprivileged communities across South Africa for more than 3 decades. Through detailed case studies of SocioTech’s Broad-Based Livelihoods (BBL) Program, participants will gain insights into how philanthropic funds can be strategically deployed to support sustainable development, food security, and economic empowerment initiatives. The session will dissect SocioTech’s methodologies in creating scalable and impactful models that combine philanthropic capital with local insights and sustainable practices to address systemic barriers to development.
