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Stay in the loop with everything happening at the Anglo American Foundation. From inspiring impact stories that showcase the incredible work of our partners to in-depth research reports offering fresh insights, this is your go-to hub for all the latest news.
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The Missing Middle
Beatrice Watermeyer, Head of Impact and Learning at the Anglo American Foundation, shares how philanthropy can unlock South Africa’s “missing middle” by designing innovative finance solutions—culminating in the creation of Aséli Impact Capital, a permanent capital vehicle for green MSMEs.
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Aséli Impact Capital
Aséli Impact Capital is a South African permanent capital vehicle created to close the “missing middle” financing gap for green MSMEs that are too advanced for grants yet too early for commercial investment. Co-designed by the Anglo American Foundation, Savant, and Krutham, Aséli provides patient, revenue‑based capital to help green enterprises scale, create inclusive jobs, and strengthen environmental sustainability.
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A New B20 Legacy Initiative: Bridging Business and Philanthropy for Long-Term Impact
A new B20 Legacy Initiative led by the Anglo American Foundation, Standard Bank and WINGS will strengthen how business and philanthropy work together. With IPASA, Krutham and Savant as partners, the effort will unlock local capital and build long-term collaboration across regions.
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Catalytic Philanthropy and the G20: South Africa’s Moment on the Global Stage
South Africa takes the global stage as host of the G20, and philanthropy is stepping up. Through catalytic partnerships across youth leadership, green economic opportunities, and inclusive growth, the Anglo American Foundation is showing how local action can shape global change.
Unlocking Catalytic Change Through Philanthropy
We were proud to join Unilever and the South African Plastics Pact for a week of lively conversations in Cape Town, shining a light on how philanthropy, business, and government can come together to unlock catalytic change in the circular economy.
Supporting Young Minds for Strong Futures
Mental health is where confidence and opportunity begin. Discover how the Anglo American Foundation and its partners are helping young people build emotional strength and shape brighter futures in Peru and South Africa.
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Acting with Urgency: How AAF & Philanthropy Showed Up at UNGA80
At UNGA80 and Climate Week in New York, Michael Mapstone highlighted the need for philanthropy to move beyond talk and act with urgency.
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Michael Mapstone’s Call to Action at WINGS, UNGA 2025
At a WINGS event cohosted by Anglo American Foundation, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, and the European Union during UNGA 2025, Michael Mapstone challenged philanthropy to move beyond talk and act with urgency — shifting capital to match local pace, backing ecosystems, and building different tables where communities lead.
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Unlocking Capital in Latin America: Our Partnership with LUCHA
Our partnership with LUCHA is helping overlooked founders in Latin America access the capital, tools, and visibility they need to grow enterprises that put people and planet first.