Jackie Asiimwe
Jacqueline is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CivSource Africa, based in Uganda. Jacqueline is a lawyer, feminist and social development thought leader with expertise in policy research and analysis, lobby and advocacy on human rights, governance, democratization and women's rights. Jaqueline has a successful record of accomplishments in leadership, management, law and policy formulation, as well as advocacy and training. She is a results-oriented, high-energy, hands-on professional and her work experience spans both civil society, government and donor agencies. She has over 3 decades of experience working with civil society in Africa.
CivSource Africa, the philanthropy firm she founded in 2017, works to influence philanthropic practice through grant management and advisory services on funding, context and strategy. Jacqueline works to shape narratives about giving and philanthropy within low net-worth communities while promoting the idea that generosity is part of the cultural legacy and social code of all African societies. She holds a Bachelor of Law from Makerere University, a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Center in Kampala and a Masters of Law from Georgetown Law School in Washington D.C.
Email: jasiimwe@civsourcea.com
