Who is EAPN

Mwadhini, the current chair of the Tanzania Network of Community Foundations (TNCF), is a distinguished economist in Tanzania. He has notably led the Regional Chamber of Commerce Chapter, focusing on trade marketing, processing, and the exportation of key agricultural products in Tanzania.

Nadia is a senior public health practitioner with over 17 years’ experience leading organizations and programmes. She leads multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams in Kenya & the U.S. as well as manages regional programmes and partnerships across 8 Eastern and Southern Africa countries.

Ms. Ng’wanakilala is an expert in Leadership, Women’s Rights, and Gender Development, with over 20 years of experience. Recently serving as CEO of the Legal Services Facility, she has also been Country Representative for Engender Health and Executive Director of UMATI, affiliated with the International Planned Parenthood Federation. Her career spans various senior roles in public health, women’s empowerment, and human rights, both domestically and internationally. Her expertise includes Strategy, People Management, Resource Mobilization, and Organizational Development. Additionally, she holds leadership positions in several organizations, including Chairperson of the Tanzania Women Lawyers Association, Vice Chairperson of the Tanzania Forestry Fund and Tanzania Startups Association, International Board Chairperson of Railway Children Africa, Non-Executive Board Director of ABSA Bank, and Board member of the Tanzania Center for Communication and Development.

Eric is the Founder Chairman of Palmhouse Foundation, a Global Ambassador for HelpAge, and a founding member of Diplomats Without Borders. With over 34 years as a Rotarian and a member of the Arch Klumph Society, he also chairs Brooke East Africa, a British-funded non-profit. He contributes significantly to Rotary at the continental level in Africa as the Endowment and Major Gift Adviser. Additionally, Eric is the Chairman of Kenya Climate Ventures Limited, the Advisory Board of JK Mwangi Group of Companies, and MTC Trust. He leads Palmhouse Dairies Limited and manages other real estate, business, and leadership consultancy ventures.

John W. Waimiri is the Executive Director at The Family Group Foundation, part of Family Bank Ltd, Kenya. With over 20 years of senior management experience, he specializes in project direction and communication, focusing on HIV&AIDS, public health, and disaster management in East and Central Africa. He has led projects funded by major multilateral and bilateral agencies, as well as private foundations like Bill & Melinda Gates. Previously at KCB Group, he managed partnership engagements and resource mobilization for youth entrepreneurship projects. At PATH, as Project Director for a $10 million PEPFAR-funded project, he oversaw strategic planning and project delivery for Kenya’s uniformed services. He also provided strategic direction for the USAID/East Africa & FHI360 $109 million ROADS II project. John’s expertise extends to proposal management, technical writing for organizational visibility, and policy-level contributions, including drafting national guidelines and protocols for Kenya’s Ministry of Health on HIV&AIDS and other health issues.

CEO of the regional network of over 100 organizations developing and nurturing philanthropy in East Africa. He is a seasoned Non-Profit Executive, with over 12 years progressive experience in Networks Management, Policy Formulation & Implementation and Stakeholders & Partnerships.

Demeke Debabe Ergette is a renowned leader in philanthropy and the founder and Executive Director of Progress Integrated Community Development Organization, established in 2001. With over two decades of experience, he has excelled in strategic planning, analytics, and managing multi-million-dollar grants, significantly impacting community development. Known for his deep understanding of philanthropy trends and opportunities, Demeke’s leadership and commitment have profoundly influenced the sector, benefiting numerous communities through his initiatives.

Bernard Muramira is the Founder and Executive Director of Strive Foundation Rwanda, an organization dedicated to various developmental initiatives. Additionally, he serves as the Chairman of the Rwanda NGO Forum on AIDS and Health Promotion, where he plays a significant role in addressing health-related issues. He is also the Vice-President of CCOAIB (Conseil de Concertation des Organisations d’Appui aux Initiatives de Base), an entity focused on supporting grassroots initiatives. Muramira extends his expertise as a Board Member of EANNASO (The Eastern Africa National Networks of AIDS and Health Service Organizations) based in Arusha, Tanzania. Further contributing to his extensive portfolio, he is a member of GFAN Africa (Global Fund Advocates Network), a network focused on supporting the Global Fund’s efforts in combating AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

Kaggwa Edward has been the driving force behind the Kabaka Foundation for more than a decade, dedicating over 12 years as its Executive Director. His leadership has not only strengthened the foundation’s mission but has also expanded its reach. He plays a critical role in managing the foundation’s chapters abroad, effectively fostering international engagement and mobilizing resources to support the foundation’s objectives. His strategic vision and commitment to the foundation’s cause have been instrumental in building robust global networks that aid in the promotion and realization of the foundation’s goals. Under his guidance, the Kabaka Foundation has seen significant growth and increased impact, both locally and internationally.

Eunice Mwende is an experienced leader with more than 20 years of experience in the humanitarian and development field. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Alight Rwanda (formerly American Refugee Committee – ARC). Eunice’s experience spans over 4 East African countries, including Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, and Rwanda, all of which she has held leadership roles in various capacities in different international organizations within the humanitarian sector. Before joining Alight Rwanda, Eunice co-led the global cash working group and led the Uganda cash coordination while working with the World Food Programme. Eunice spent 15 years of her working career in Somalia. She has also served as a Country Director in Kenya and Somalia with International Alert, a UK-based organization.

Eunice is skilled at building teams and organizations working in complex environments with a focus on impact, growth, and innovation. She has a particular keen interest in women’s economic empowerment and digitization. Eunice currently leads the Alight Rwanda enterprise, whose aim is to unleash the abundance of displaced and vulnerable host community persons in Rwanda, throughout their displacement journey. Alight co-creates and designs programs with its clients, who are mainly Congolese and Burundian displaced persons residing in 5 refugee camps in Rwanda. Eunice believes in an abundant world full of amazing people who want to help.