Evans Okinyi is the CEO of the East Africa Philanthropy Network (EAPN), a regional network of over 80 organisations developing and nurturing philanthropy in East Africa. He is a seasoned executive with over 9 years of progressive experience in network management, policy formulation and implementation, and stakeholder & partnership management. Evans has in his illustrious career, worked to advance progressive growth in the philanthropy sector specifically the capacity, credibility, and practices of various development actors towards supporting local giving and effective grantmaking in advancing systems change and transformation. In this insightful episode that was recorded on the sidelines of the EAPN Conference, Evans guides us through his journey in East African Philanthropy, providing a deeper insight into catalysing and promoting systems change, as well as the crucial role of networks in the sector.