Dofnah is a development practitioner currently serving as Programmes Assistant at the East Africa Philanthropy Network (EAPN), where she contributes to the Network’s mission of advancing locally rooted, justice-led philanthropy across the region.

Her role sits at the intersection of execution and ecosystem-building, ensuring EAPN’s catalytic ambitions are translated into tangible regional interventions. She plays an integral role in the orchestration of collaborative agendas, stewarding multi-actor engagements, and ensuring that EAPN’s work reflects the realities, rhythms, and aspirations of its expansive community. Her support helps anchor programmes in intentionality, responsiveness, and coherence across thematic and geographic fronts.

Dofnah is particularly interested in the enabling conditions for durable transformation, including proximity-centered strategy, inclusive governance, and participatory infrastructure.