Over a decade ago, Kenya's philanthropic landscape was characterized by a multitude of entities operating in silos. Despite their individual contributions to societal welfare, the lack of a cohesive approach limited their overall impact. This fragmentation led to the realization that a unified platform was necessary to consolidate these efforts and maximize their effectiveness. Consequently, key players in the philanthropic sector established the Kenya Philanthropy Forum. This initiative by the Kenya Philanthropy Forum was not solely focused on congregating various philanthropic actors under one umbrella. It was, more importantly, about fostering a synergistic approach to philanthropy, where the collective impact could significantly surpass the sum of individual contributions. 

The forum operates as a collective space that unites philanthropic institutions and individuals for interactive sharing and collaborative engagement, promoting philanthropy as a pivotal contributor to Kenya's development. It seeks to amplify the philanthropy sector's role and recognition within the national agenda for development.

Vision: To be a leading, cohesive, and influential assembly where Kenyan philanthropists can unite for a shared purpose.

Mission: To effectively collaborate by pooling resources, expertise, and best practices, with the aim of catalyzing human transformation and enhancing life quality across Kenya.

Strategic Intent: To foster enhanced cooperation and coordination among philanthropic players in Kenya and with other entities in both the private and public domains, seizing opportunities to elevate the sector's role in national development.

Strategic Objectives:

• Forge and strengthen partnerships among philanthropic entities, creating synergies and leveraging investments for amplified impact.

• Actively engage with national and county governments, along with other multilateral partnerships, to shape public policies and actively address development challenges, fostering an environment conducive to the growth and influence of philanthropy in Kenya.

• Provide robust institutional support to enhance the capabilities of philanthropic actors in the development and execution of programs.

• Augment the sector's collective research and knowledge base, ensuring data and insights are shared, enabling peer learning, and promoting best practices for a more significant sector influence and impact.