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24 PHILANTHROPY MAGAZINEAbove: Poet Imbongiyosizi during the Poetry Africa Open Mic session.Belo Mr Claudio Pozzani (Italy) performs at Poetry Africa.From left to right: Book Launch session facilitator Mr Quaz Roodt seen with Poets Ms Nkateko Masinga and Ms Siphokazi Jonas.Ms Olive Olusegun, 2024 Poetry Africa Slam Champion.cultural development, which creates jobs for South African youth and equips them with skills that will assist in sustaining their careers. The festival contributes to the knowledge economy of the University where the festival%u2019s archives are a research resource for scholars.%u2019The successful funding application was the result of a strong collaboration between the CCA and the UKZN Foundation. While the CCA conceptualised the project and programming, the Foundation %u2013 through Donor Relations Manager Ms Bukiwe Biyela and Director Mr Steve Camp %u2013 provided the necessary governance support to meet the National Lottery Commission%u2019s rigorous compliance standards.Poetry Africa continues to grow its footprint with support from key partners such as the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, the French Institute of South Africa, the University of Johannesburg, various international partners from Ukraine, Brussels, Nigeria, the UK, Spain, Italy and other diplomatic missions and beyond.%u2018This funding is not just a financial boost %u2013 it%u2019s an endorsement of our vision to make Poetry Africa a beacon for African festivals,%u2019 said Hlongwa. %u2018We%u2019re excited to host around 100 poets from 25 countries in 2025 and build towards welcoming the world in 2026.%u2019