In Conversation with McDonald Lewanika | ZimAlliance #4

Send us Fan MailMcDonald is the Regional Director and Head of Party at Accountability Lab Zimbabwe. Prior to this, he was a vocal student activist and the General Secretary of the Students Union and National Education and Research Secretary for the Zimbabwe National Students Union, whose efforts connected him to the Zimbabwe Alliance. His conversation with Prof. Moyo reflects on his journey and lessons gained throughout. Talking points include...• Exploring the complexities of political crises and authoritarian governance.• The importance of documenting diverse stories from the Zimbabwe Alliance initiative.• Establishing Accountability Lab Zimbabwe amidst in-country challenges.• Emphasising self-care and accountability in civil society work.===About the seriesAfter over 80 episodes exploring African philanthropy, we’re launching a new series featuring theme-specific and program-focused conversations. The series spotlights the Zimbabwe Alliance Initiative, which since 2010 has empowered a vibrant civil society through grants, convenings, capacity building, and technical support. Partners have fostered innovative, coordinated responses that amplify marginalised voices, mobilise citizens on critical national issues, and engage policymakers to build regional and international solidarity.Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3#podcast #philanthropy