AVFund has taken an innovative approach to grantmaking with the aim of creating a more just system. The organization has implemented a participatory grantmaking process, an open application system, and offers multi-year unrestricted grants. Umsizi played a crucial role in supporting AVFund's launch as an independent entity by serving as a lead donor offering multi-year unrestricted funding and paying for the start-up team. With the addition of the third cohort, AVFund now supports 25 African Visionary Partners while also inviting funders to adopt more just philanthropic practices.