Philanthropists and grantmakers from the East Africa region will assemble in Arusha, Tanzania from the 29-30th September 2011 for the second East Africa Grantmakers Conference.
At a time when the East Africa Region is faced with various social economic challenges including drought and famine, organized philanthropy has proved to be a significant intervention. This has been evidenced in the various partnerships forged towards famine relief efforts in Kenya. The highly successful Kenya for Kenyans initiative spearheaded by the Corporate Society, Kenya Red cross, and the Media is one good example.
There is no doubt that local philanthropy if well organized can play a momentous role in sustainable development.
Although giving has long been part of the African culture, very little has been documented. This presents a challenge for learning and institutionalization of philanthropy towards sustainable interventions.
The theme of the conference is ‘’The State and Nature of Philanthropy in East Africa’'informed by findings of a research with a similar title conducted by EAAG with the support of The Rockefeller Foundation which sort to examine the trends and practice of Philanthropy in the East Africa Region. This conference therefore seeks to interrogate the findings of the research and discuss what needs to be done to strengthen the practice of philanthropy in the region.
The conference will be an assembly of leaders in philanthropy/grantmaking organizations and other stakeholders in development including the Corporate Society, International and Local NGOs, Faith Based Organizations and Family and Individual Philanthropists. In addition, this year’s conference will launch the annual East Africa Philanthropist of the Year Award to celebrate the philanthropic initiatives in East Africa.
The Secretary General of the East African Community, Amb. Dr. Richard Sezibera will officially open the conference and deliver the Key Note address on the Place of Philanthropy in the Development of East Africa.
About EAAG
EAAG, www.eaag.org is a regional membership Association that brings together Trusts and Foundations in East Africa with the aim of promoting philanthropy. Some of our members include the Aga Khan Foundation, the Foundation for Civil Society, the Kabaka Foundation, the Chandaria Foundation, the Strive Foundation Rwanda, the Rattansi Education Trust, the Safaricom Foundation, the Gertrude Hospital Foundation
and the Jomo Kenyatta Foundation among others.
EAAG envisions an East Africa with a vibrant and organized philanthropy promoting sustainable development and social justice.
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