About us
Enhancing philanthropic impact in Africa.
Our Mission
Unleashing Africa's Philanthropic Potential
We envisage a vibrant philanthropic ecosystem with diverse, influential, sustainable African civil society groups at the center.
EPIC-Africa seeks to enhance philanthropic impact by filling critical data and capacity gaps in the civil society and philanthropic sector in Africa. We help to propel African civil society organizations to higher standards of performance, accountability, and transparency while inspiring greater local legitimacy and support.
Our Vision
We envisage a vibrant philanthropic ecosystem with diverse, influential, sustainable African civil society groups at the center.
Greater visibility
We aim to amplify the voices and stories of African CSOs, showcasing their vital work and impact on local communities and beyond.
Increased resources
We strive to ensure African CSOs have access to the necessary resources, tools, and capacity-building opportunities to strengthen their operations further and reach.
Widespread communication
We are dedicated to fostering open and effective communication channels between African CSOs, their stakeholders, and the global community to promote collaboration and shared learning.
Transparency and accountability
We champion the importance of transparency and accountability within the African civil society sector, encouraging organizations to adhere to best practices and maintain the highest governance standards.
More diversified and steady funding
We seek to develop innovative and sustainable funding models that enable African CSOs to secure diverse, long-term financial support to drive their missions forward.
A resilient ecosystem
We work towards building a robust and adaptive ecosystem that supports the growth and sustainability of African CSOs, ensuring their ability to navigate challenges and seize opportunities for positive change.
Our values
At EPIC-Africa, our values guide everything we do.
Innovation & Creativity
Using new and creative ideas to make things work.
Relevance
Practical research to address sector needs, filling evident gaps.
Inclusivity
Collaboration and the necessity of others to achieve goals.
Data-driven
Basing our positions on facts and evidence.
Honesty, integrity, passion
Personal values.
Board of Directors
Our Board consists of a distinguished group of experts and industry leaders who play a vital role in guiding our company. They bring valuable insights, knowledge, and experience from their respective fields to provide strategic advice and guidance.
Evelyne Dioh
Managing Partner
of WIC Capital
of WIC Capital
Kathryn Nwajiaku-Dahou
Director of ODI’s Politics and Governance programme
Rasmus Fonnesbaek Andersen
Senior Project Manager at Dalberg Advisors
Rose Maruru
Co-founder and CEO
of EPIC-Africa
of EPIC-Africa
The Team
EPIC-Africa is made up of a dynamic team who believe in a strong and impactful philanthropic sector across Africa. Based in Dakar, Senegal, we are data experts, storytellers, technology builders, innovators and all round EPIC Africans who have lived and worked across the continent!
Halima Nsangou
Communications & Marketing Manager
Rose Maruru
Co-Founder & CEO
Joyce Gatambia
Head of Operations & Platform Manager
Sega Diallo
Data Analyst Officer
Brian Kimutai
Platform Developer
Paul Wanyoike
Platform Technical Officer