East Africa Philanthropy Network-EAPN

As we celebrate this season of joy and reflection, we want to take a moment to thank you—𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬. Your dedication has been at the core of everything we’ve achieved together this year.😍 May the holidays reinvigorate our spirit and the New Year bring us closer to achieving meaningful, greater milestones. 🌹 Please note that we will be closed for the holidays and will resume operations on 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲. Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a New Year filled with progress and possibility.💐💐

A Big Thank You to Our Partners! As the year draws to a close, we can’t help but look back with so much gratitude and pride at everything we’ve achieved together. It’s been a year full of impact, learning, collaboration, and even some moments of fun along the way! From our community meetups in Kasese, Uganda, and Kisumu, Kenya, to the many online training sessions and forums, where your ideas, insights, and support have been instrumental to our shared success. Your contributions have driven initiatives like the e Skills Development and Innovation for Impact Program, which has grown and thrived thanks to your partnership. Together, we’ve advanced the Shift the Power concept, emphasizing localization and empowering the true changemakers at the heart of community solutions. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited about the opportunities ahead- the chance to deepen our collaboration, take on new challenges, and continue making a meaningful difference. The power of partnership has been evident throughout this journey, and we’re eager to achieve even more together. Thank you all at Lightup Impact for being such an important part of our journey this year. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. Let’s make 2025 even better! #ShiftThePower

As the curtain falls on 2024, we pause to acknowledge the remarkable strides made in cultivating 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧. This year has been defined by impactful multi-stakeholder convenings, strategic geographical expansion, rigorous intellectual contributions, and significant digital engagement—each proof to the dedication and vision of our members and partners.😍 To every stakeholder who has championed this shared mission, we express our deepest gratitude. Your steadfast support has been instrumental in shaping a thriving philanthropic landscape across East Africa. 🥳 With this strong foundation, 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 with great anticipation, confident that even greater achievements and opportunities lie ahead.🥰 #PhilanthropyInEastAfrica #StrategicAchievements #CommunityImpact #SustainablePhilanthropy #PartnershipForChange #LeadershipInPhilanthropy #AdvancingEastAfrica

Marking 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐢 𝐃𝐚𝐲 with reverence for our collective aspirations and heritage, we celebrate the resolute spirit and enduring achievements of Kenya. Let us honor this day with a renewed commitment to unity and a steadfast pursuit of progress. 💯 #JamhuriDay2024 #UnityInHeritage

Shaping policies that empower, not inhibit, our collective impact! ✨

🎥 𝐀𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐓𝐍: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 — Our CEO, Evans Okinyi, emphasizes the critical need for government policies that recognize and support the philanthropic sector's role in national development. He calls for an environment that enables rather than restricts philanthropic activities and highlights the importance of elevating the stories of our impactful work. Ndungu Nyoro, HSC of Affecto Foundation advocates for complementing government efforts, urging stakeholders to unite and fill critical gaps. Eric Kimani, our Board Chair, champions a strategic shift to utilize our internal resources for greater self-reliance, and Fredrick Ouko of ADD International highlights the necessity of including Persons with Disabilities in all developmental agendas. ✨#StrategicPhilanthropy #InclusiveGrowth #LocalImpactGlobalReach

🎥𝐀𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐓𝐕: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 — Our CEO, Evans Okinyi, and Board Chair, Eric Kimani, articulate a compelling vision for regional philanthropy. Evans calls for robust policies that nurture philanthropic endeavors, while Eric urges a strategic shift towards utilizing our intrinsic resources, aiming for zero reliance on external donors. 🤗 🌍✨#Empowerment #Philanthropy #LocalResources #EastAfricaUnited #Enablingenvironment

Join us in a few minutes for a critical exploration of "𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐒𝐎𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫." This webinar is your gateway to mastering the art of effective collaboration. Ready to transform theory into action? Access the webinar by scanning the QR code—insightful discussions await!🥳 Rosebellah Nyanchoka, PMP Maurice O. Purity Mumo, MPRSK

Join us in a few minutes for a critical exploration of "𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐒𝐎𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫." This webinar is your gateway to mastering the art of effective collaboration. Ready to transform theory into action? Access the webinar by scanning the QR code—insightful discussions await!🥳 Rosebellah Nyanchoka, PMP Maurice O. Purity Mumo, MPRSK

🌟 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫! 🌟 As the curtains close on an unforgettable evening, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners who have shown exceptional dedication and made impactful contributions to their communities. Your achievements inspire us all!❤️ A huge thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this event a resounding success. Your enthusiasm and commitment to philanthropy light up the path to a brighter future for everyone.😍 Until next time, we wish you safety and well-being. Keep carrying the torch of change and making a difference wherever you go. Cheers to more success and inspiration in the days to come!🥰 #PhilanthropyAwards #SustainableDevelopment #collaboration #positivechange