We are excited to present to you The Ubuntu Spotlight – 3rd Edition, 2023. In this issue, EAPN is happy to announce that the registration for the 8th East Africa Philanthropy Conference opens before long. We encourage our members, partners and other stakeholders to take advantage of the early bird registration offer opening soon to save their spots. As you might be aware, the philanthropy conference is a gathering of 300+ philanthropic practitioners and organizations. It is well thought-out, innovative and facilitative space for actors in African philanthropy to plan, garner meaningful contacts, reflect, and develop impactful action centered on the achievements and challenges within the sector. This edition also presents news from EAPN members and partners. It presents updates from Safaricom Foundation, Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF), Kenya Connect and the Foundation for Civil Society (FCS). Our strategic partners like the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) through this newsletter also announce that they are hosting the 2nd Africa Philanthropy Academic Conference. We have also featured in the 2023 Year of Return and Connections happening in July as well as the 3rd Essay Writing Contest run by the Africa Philanthropy Network. This edition also presents a number of global articles that readers could leverage to enhance their knowledge on matters philanthropy.
We are also pleased to share a few opportunities deemed lucrative if explored on time!