Lightup Impact events are hubs of inspiration, empowerment, and action, driven by youth-led initiatives and grassroots movements. At Lightup Impact, we celebrate youth empowerment, activism, and sustainable community development. Our events are not just gatherings; they are catalysts for change, fostering intergenerational equity, gender equality, and community-led sustainable development.
Community Meetups
Our community meetups are private gatherings for Lightup Impact members, where local voices echo global aspirations. Grassroots organizations, youth leaders, and community-based activists converge in this setting to amplify their impact and forge pathways toward a sustainable future.
Online Public Events
Our online public events serve as bridges connecting diverse communities. From insightful panel discussions to interactive workshops, these events facilitate dialogue, learning, and collaboration. Join us in the virtual sphere, where ideas flow freely and connections are made effortlessly.
Lightup Impact Conference
The Lightup Impact Conference is our biennial event where passionate minds and changemakers from across East Africa converge to network, share, inspire, and grow. We delve deep into the realms of sustainable development, social entrepreneurship, and grassroots innovations for transformative change.
Fundraiser Events
In our fundraising events, we unite for a common cause – supporting grassroots organizations and community-based initiatives. Every donation echoes our commitment to sustainable change, ensuring that the spirit of giving back thrives within our community.
Highlights from 2025
3rd Lightup Impact Days 2025
The 3rd Lightup Impact Days 2025: Youth-led Grassroots Conference, held on 22–23 October at the Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi, brought together over 230 delegates, 70 speakers, and 23 exhibitors from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.
Centered on the theme “Let Youth Lead: Driving Gender and Climate Justice,” the conference served as a powerful platform for young grassroots leaders to connect, share insights, and drive transformative solutions for gender equality and climate action across East Africa.
Highlights from 2023
Lightup Impact Days 2023
Last year’s event gave rise to a new chapter for grassroots leaders rooted in empowerment.
Lightup Impact Days 2023, co-hosted with the East African Philanthropy Network (EAPN), gathered 154 delegates from across Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania.
It was a celebration of voices often unheard and a platform where dreams to create social change met reality.