Lightup Impact Days 2023: Sustainable Development of Grassroots Organizations in East Africa – Shift the Power
- 11-12 September 2023
- 8:30-18:00 EAT
- Nairobi, Kenya
Welcome to our vibrant and transformative event, where we gather as a powerful force of changemakers, thought leaders, and visionaries united by a shared purpose to “Shift the Power” towards a fairer and more inclusive world.
Our event goes beyond the conventional conference format; it is a dynamic convergence of grassroots leaders, advocates, influencers, supporters, and friends, all taking center stage in our discussions.
What truly sets us apart is our community-led approach, where we place the voices and experiences of those on the frontlines at the heart of our journey toward positive change.
With a keen focus on key tracks, we aim to guide our discussions and actions towards impactful outcomes:
Speakers
Programme
Monday, 11 September (Public Event)
On Day 1, our doors are open to the public, with enlightening panel discussions, captivating keynotes, and engaging networking opportunities. We will dive into topics such as system change, empowering the youth, and fostering gender equality and social inclusion.
Delegates register to attend the conference
Kenyan National Anthem and the East African Anthem
Dr. Valeria Santoro Founder & CEO of Lightup Impact, Kenya
Evans Akinyi, CEO of East African Philanthropy Network (EAPN) Kenya
The Shift the Power movement calls for new behaviors and mindsets that challenge the top-down paradigm and tips the balance of power towards local people. Changing systems is difficult because it involves tackling embedded ways of doing things by established agencies. How can we effectively use system change approaches to Shift the Power.#ShiftThePower through system change
Moderator: Marlene Kinyua- Founder Afrikala Arts (Lightup Impact Community Member) Kenya
Speakers:
- Caesar Ngule – Programme Director KCDF, Kenya
- Anika Dorothy Jenne – Head of Advocacy Amplify Girls, Kenya
- Asayya Imaya – Founder & CEO Uthabiti Africa, Kenya
- Mwende Kusewa – Assistant County Director for Programs at Care Kenya
To give the conference a quick reak we shall energize with a short entertainment
The youth is the power hub of African future. Yet often youth voices, needs, and innovations are not taken into consideration and have no space to flourish. Join this session and let’s hear directly from youth leaders, youth empowering organizations, and local governments. How can we shift power to the youth#ShiftThePower to youth
Moderator: Collins Mureithi -Founder Centre For Adolescent & Young Change Makers (Lightup Impact Community)
- Rogers Omollo, Founder of Activate Action (Lightup Impact Community), Kenya
- Maureen Rovinnah, M&E Lead, Power to the Youth AMREF
- Stella Nderitu, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnership at Emerging Leaders Africa Foundation, Kenya
- Jeniffer Muganda, Lightup Impact
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Together Women Can, Lightup Impact Advocate Sponsor
Lydia Mwantia, Phd,FHEA: Community Mobilization and outreach towards the elimination of cervical cancer
Standard Media
By bringing together like-minded and well-matched local NGOs,all working with diffrent communities and with differentn specialization, the SCN offers a platform to exchange knowledge and collaborate to developm solutions that go beyond the scope of an individual NGO. The SCN is becoming a resourceful too that the NGOscan leverage to foster inovative solutions, find strategic partners, and increase theor collective knowledge.
Moderator: Valeria Santoro, Lightup Impact
- Cavin Odera, WA-WA Kenya (Lightup Impact Community Member), Kenya
- Francis Gifuku, Mukuru Angaza Film Academy (Lightup Impact Comunity)
- Sam Agutu, Tendo Social Development Group, Kenya
- Jane Waithera, Positive Exposure Kenya
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Charles Kimathi, The impact of media on the visibility of grassroots organizations and their efforts in creating social impact through long-term partnerships
Regional Manager, Nairobi, Kenya
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Let’s explore the solutions brought forward in support of rights holders and groups facing marginalization or discrimination in their efforts to exert influence in access reproductive health services, social services ,and political participation.
#ShiftThePower to vulnerable groups
Moderator : Buya Mukonzo – Days for Girl International
- Sarah Musau- Co founder Gifted Community Centre and Lightup Imact Member
- Wanjiru Wairimu- Feminist opportunity Now
- Gaitano Ndalo, Advocacy Aadviser – Center for Reproductive Rights – Gaetano Ndano
- Angelina Cikano -Fundraising and Program Development Manager CREAW
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The Lightup Impact Community is made up of 100 grassroots organizations, dedicated to creating change in East African communities. Let’s learn more about their achievements and the impact that they are creating in their communities.
#ShirftThePower to grassroots
- Moderator: Salim Mazang’ang’a, Path Youth Organization Lightup Impact Community Member
- Dricile Godfrey, Community Empowerment Trasnformation ActionWest Nile CEFTRA-WN Lightup Impact Community Member Uganda
- Brenda Alwanyi, My Body My Body Lightup Impact Member Kenya
- Jacqueline Laurah Marwa, Forever Africa Power Dada, Lightup Impacr Community Member, Kenya
- Anne Gloria Achieng, Soulevement Kenya, Lightup Impact Community Member, Kenya
The participants will gather in groups together with the founders who pitched in the previous session. In this engaging interactive session will use the collective intelligence and networks of the group to support the growth journeys of the participating grassroots leaders.
Muganyizi Melchior, Founder PALES; Tanzania
Muganda Jeniffer, PR 6 Strategic Partnership Manager, Lightup Impact
Tuesday, 12 September (Private Event)
On Day 2, we gather exclusively with our esteemed Lightup Impact Community members, partners, and sponsors. Through workshops, training, and interactive sessions, we strengthen collaboration, empower grassroots leaders, and create meaningful connections.
Recap of the the first day
Cynthiah Murugi Gicheru, and Emmanuel Araka Ashoka
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Moderator: Saraphina Ambale, Founder of Eagle’s Wings Organization, Lightup Impacr Community
- Patrick Ikwara, Founder Linda Mazingara Initiative Kenya, Catalyst 2030 Member
- Caroline Nyamwaya Mwazi, Assek Borad Members, Member Support & Growth Strategy
- Brdget Rugube, Assistant Program Manager, SDGs Keny Forum
- Lurit Yugusuk, FEMNET
Noel Mushizanzimana, Co founder Nurshing Research Club, Rwanda
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Kennedy Odera, KCDF
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Deep Dive into grassroots management
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