ABOUT THE SUMMIT

Sustaining Impact
Across the Continent

A 3-day summit bringing together social innovators, funders, policy makers, and ecosystem leaders to explore how impact can be built, sustained and scaled across Africa.

Impact
MAKING Drastic Impact
Our Commitment

Championing the Sustenance of Impact & Organizations across Africa

The Sustaining Impact Summit (SIS) is an annual event aimed at promoting the sustenance of impact and impact-focused organizations in Africa.

Each year, SIS brings together social enterprises and NGOs, alongside industry experts, policymakers, and representatives from local and international development organizations to explore how impact-focused organizations can sustainably resource their impact-related work, particularly in cases of limited or no external support.

Summit Gathering

Our Vision for Africa

At SIS, our activities are practitioner-oriented. We provide a vital platform to celebrate resilience and innovation in addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Africa.

Through expert panels, tailored workshops, and collaborative discussions, we empower attendees to unleash their inherent capabilities and devise strategies for long-term success, paving the way for a more resilient and prosperous Africa.

Our Mission

To celebrate the resilience of impact-focused organizations across Africa, while highlighting the barriers to sustaining impact and discussing relevant strategies for overcoming them.

Rationale

Why This Summit Matters

At ASEW, we recognize the critical role that social enterprises and NGOs play in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly across African countries.

Leveraging our extensive experience in organizing impactful workshop sessions with diverse organizations, we’ve identified a common challenge: sustaining impact initiatives.

For our participants, this entails navigating a complex landscape to secure financing, develop human capital, access technical expertise, forge partnerships, find appropriate mentorships, and more... In response to this pressing need, we’ve pioneered this annual summit.

This challenge is compounded by shifting funding priorities, harsh business environments, and volatile socio-political landscapes worsened by crises like COVID-19 and climate change, affecting both early-stage ventures and established entities across the continent. In response to this pressing need, we’ve pioneered this annual summit.

OUR RESPONSE

"In response to this pressing need, we’ve pioneered this annual summit."

Here, we shine a spotlight on these challenges and collaboratively craft strategies for impact-focused organizations to achieve self-sufficiency.

By convening thought leaders and practitioners, our summit empowers impact-focused organizations with the insights and resources necessary to sustain their impact, drive meaningful change.

Our History

A Legacy of Impact

2025
2025
AUGUST 2025

7th Edition – ASEW Summit

Building Resilience: Scaling Impact-Focused Organizations through Strategic Partnerships.

2024
2024
AUGUST 29, 2024

6th Edition – ASEW Summit

Resourcing impact – Exploring opportunities and strategies for sustaining impact initiatives.

2023
2023
AUGUST 17, 2023

5th Summer Edition

Sustainability through Market Creation and Access for African Social Enterprises.

2022
2022
AUGUST 25, 2022

4th Summer Edition

Innovating your commercial model for sustainability: Strategies and tools.

2021
2021
AUGUST 10, 2021

3rd Summer Edition

Grant Funding and Grant Writing for Social Enterprises: Do's and Don'ts.

2020
2020
JULY 16, 2020

2nd Summer Edition

Repositioning your Social Enterprise for new realities: Strategy workshop.

2019
2019
APRIL 15, 2019

THE GENESIS

Navigating social and commercial objectives. The edition that started it all.

The Result

Summit Outcomes

Beyond the sessions, we ensure every participant walks away with the tools needed to drive long-term sustainability.

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Knowledge Assets

Outputs such as high-quality recorded materials and technical toolkits will be generated and made available to all attendees.

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Concise Impact Report

Insights from all recorded materials will be distilled into a concise report that practitioners can learn from.

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Amplified Discussion

We amplify discussions around resource access, equity, and management, fostering impact sustenance.

"Paving the way for a more resilient and prosperous Africa where impact-focused organizations are self-sufficient."

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