★ MARCH 2027 · ACCRA, GHANA
Future
Philanthropy
Experience
Mobilizing Global Impact-First Investments in Equity, Social Justice and Economic Opportunity.
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AS FEATURED IN
— IMPACT-FIRST INVESTMENT ACROSS AFRICA
Two Ways to Make a Real Impact in Africa
From an exclusive experiential journey in Ghana to a fully-managed impact accelerator — choose the path that fits your goals.
— OUR PRODUCTS
THE EXPERIENCE
Impact Journey
A seven-day experience beyond writing cheques — visit impact sites, meet local changemakers, and reconnect with your values during Ghana’s 70th Independence, expanding your global impact and legacy footprint.
The ScaleUp Africa Impact Journey is an exclusive experiential learning experience connecting global philanthropic leaders, impact investors and development partners with Africa's social impact ecosystem.
Taking place in Ghana during the country's 70th Independence celebrations in February and March 2027, the journey will showcase opportunities across West Africa, strengthen relationships between global grantmakers and African led organisations, and create space for meaningful partnerships that drive lasting impact.
ScaleUp Africa is here to build mutual understanding, accelerating investments for impact first.
CORE SERVICE
Future Philanthropy Summit
The flagship gathering uniting global funders and African-led organizations to build lasting partnerships — closing the gap where less than 1% of philanthropic funding reaches African-led nonprofits.
The Future Philanthropy Summit is a global gathering exploring the future of philanthropy, impact investing and international collaboration through an African lens.
Held in Accra during Ghana's 70th Independence celebrations in February and March 2027, the Summit will bring together global funders, African changemakers and development leaders to address the fact that less than one percent of global philanthropic funding reaches African led organisations, while creating new opportunities for partnership and impact first investment.
ScaleUp Africa is here to build mutual understanding, accelerating investments for impact first.
The Impact Journey
The Scale Up Africa Impact Journey is an exclusive experiential learning experience connecting global philanthropic leaders, impact investors and development partners with Africa’s social impact ecosystem.
The ScaleUp Africa Impact Journey is an exclusive experiential learning experience connecting global philanthropic leaders, impact investors and development partners with Africa's social impact ecosystem.
Taking place in Ghana during the country's 70th Independence celebrations in February and March 2027, the journey will showcase opportunities across West Africa, strengthen relationships between global grantmakers and African led organisations, and create space for meaningful partnerships that drive lasting impact.
ScaleUp Africa is here to build mutual understanding, accelerating investments for impact first..
Future Philanthropy Summit
The Future Philanthropy Summit is a global gathering exploring the future of philanthropy, impact investing and international collaboration through an African lens.
The Future Philanthropy Summit is a global gathering exploring the future of philanthropy, impact investing and international collaboration through an African lens.
Held in Accra during Ghana's 70th Independence celebrations in February and March 2027, the Summit will bring together global funders, African changemakers and development leaders to address the fact that less than one percent of global philanthropic funding reaches African led organisations, while creating new opportunities for partnership and impact first investment.
ScaleUp Africa is here to build mutual understanding, accelerating investments for impact first.
Why This Matters
What is the Scale Up Africa Impact Journey and Future Philanthropy Summit?
After 70 years as the first African nation to gain independence from colonial rule, Ghana will welcome global leaders to help shape a new era of mutually beneficial global cooperation.
Scale Up Africa will host an exclusive experiential learning journey culminating in the Future Philanthropy Investment Summit and Ghana’s 70th Independence celebrations in Accra in March 2027.
ScaleUp Africa is here to build mutual understanding; accelerating investments for impact first
This experience will
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Bridge the gap between global grantmakers and African grantees.
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Showcase opportunities within West Africa’s social impact ecosystem.
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Create space for philanthropic funders and impact first investors to diversify their global partnerships.
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Present the future of philanthropy and global development to a new generation of partners and practitioners.
SEVEN-DAY EXPERIENCE
Enjoy 7 Transformative Days in Ghana
Reset Your Global Development, Legacy and Impact Vision
Let us convene with intent for Ghana’s 70th Independence Day and National Celebrations in Grand Style.
Independence Celebrations
Ghana’s 70th Independence Day and National Celebrations in Grand Style
Philanthropy Summit
Global Future Philanthropy Investment Summit — convening funders and African-led change makers.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Curated site visits to Ghana’s most iconic historic landmarks and cultural heritage sites.
Impact Site Visit
Meet Ghana’s changemakers, entrepreneurs and social impact leaders up close
Diaspora, Youth & Heritage Initiatives
Corporate CSR, Philanthropy and Staff Engagement Opportunities to Mentor / Sponsor
Artisan & Design Moments
Unique shopping moments and interaction with local artisans, creators and designers
Philanthropy Advisory
Philanthropy advisory support sessions led by global Impact – Philanthropy Advisory Experts
Healing & Wellness
Healing and Wellness Experiences
Culinary & Entertainment Evenings
Exclusive evenings with curated culinary and entertainment events
SOCIAL IMPACT ACCELERATOR-AS-A-SERVICE (SIAAAS)
Make a real impact in Africa
A fully-managed service that makes funding development fast, effective and simple — we act as your on-the-ground partner so your investment creates permanent change.
WHO IT IS FOR
Curated for Global Leaders
Globally Focused Corporate CSR Leaders
Philanthropy and Private Foundation Leaders
Catalytic Impact-First Investors
Impact and Philanthropy Advisors
Family Offices
PHOTO — EXPERIENTIAL JOURNEY & IMPACT SITE VISITS
★ MARCH 2027 · ACCRA, GHANA
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Spaces are limited. This is an exclusive, curated gathering for globally-minded leaders ready to shape the future of philanthropy and impact investment in Africa.