The KenGen Foundation joined other East Africa philanthropic organization from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda in calling for stronger collaborations and partnerships during the 5th East Africa Philanthropy Conference held at Crowne Plaza, Nairobi from 15 to 16 November.

During his opening speech, industrialist – philanthropist, and Chairman of the Chandaria Foundation, Dr. Manu Chandaria emphasized that “to bring change, we have to bring together like-minded people, and start small”, reflecting this year’s theme aptly titled “Philanthropy Collaborations; Pulling Together for Better”.

Dr. Manu Chandaria during the opening ceremony of the 5th East Africa Philanthropy Conference held at Crowne Plaza, Nairobi.

Outgoing East Africa Association of Grant makers Chairman, and KenGen Foundation Managing Trustee Mike Njeru recognized the efforts of EAAG towards achieving its role of shaping the philanthropy agenda in the region, which includes bringing together both physical and virtual key players of the industry.

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“The EAAG enables all of us to savour in the magic that comes from the meeting of like-minded organizations – great inspiration and synergies, which propel the impetus of collaborations”, he said

“This forum will undoubtedly enable us to appreciate conceptual frameworks for collaboration in philanthropy, and how these can influence both collective and individual organizations in achieving their goals”, he added.

KenGen Foundation’s Managing Trustee and outgoing EAAG Chairman Mike Njeru addresses the participants during the regional philanthropy conference.

This year’s conference provided a myriad of new, practical case studies and ideas geared towards enhanced philanthropy collaboration at the national, regional and global level, with the highlight being the launch of the Guidelines for Effective Philanthropic Engagement.

The conference was a valuable learning and exchange platform with a particular focus on ways foundations can derive optimum value from philanthropic partnerships and collaborations.

KenGen Foundation’s Snr. Fundraising Officer during the event.

The KenGen Foundation is part of the East Africa Association of Grant makers network, a voluntary membership Association that brings together Trusts and Foundations in the East Africa region with the aim of promoting philanthropy.

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Membership is drawn from Family Trusts, Community Foundations, Corporate Foundations, and other types of grant making and non-grant making organizations interested in promoting philanthropy in the region.

The Foundation continues to seek such opportunities for engagement that will help in achieving our mandate of touching lives and enabling communities through strategic partnerships.

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–Ernest Nyamasyo, Communication Officer