Equity Group Foundation

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Equity Group Foundation (EGF) is an East African foundation based in Nairobi, Kenya. It was founded in 2006 to bolster corporate social responsibility (CSR) for Equity Group Holdings.[2][better source needed]

AbbreviationEGF
FormationJanuary 1, 2008; 18 years ago (2008-01-01)
Legal statusFoundation
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Equity Group Foundation
Equity Group Foundation
AbbreviationEGF
FormationJanuary 1, 2008; 18 years ago (2008-01-01)
TypeNonprofit
Legal statusFoundation
PurposeTransforming lives, giving dignity and expanding opportunities for wealth creation.
HeadquartersEquity Center, 8th floor, Wing B, Hospital Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya
Locations
Region served
Africa
Fields
  • Education & Leadership Development
  • Agriculture
  • Health
  • Entrepreneurship & Financial Education
  • Energy & Environment
  • Social Protection
  • James Mwangi - Executive Chairman[1]
  • Ms. Zainab Jaffer - Member
  • Mrs. Mary Wamae – Member
Key people
  • James Mwangi - Executive Chairman EGF, Equity Group MD and CEO
  • Lauren Hendricks - CEO, EGF International
Parent organization
Equity Group Holdings
SubsidiariesEquity Group Foundation International
Students37,009
Websiteequitygroupfoundation.com
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Overview

The main aim of Equity Group Foundation is to enhance the social and economic prosperity of people in the African region. This is through creating opportunities for people living at the bottom of the pyramid thus incorporating them into the modern economy.[2][better source needed]

Equity Group Holdings Limited

Equity Group Holdings Limited is a large financial services conglomerate in East Africa[3] whose stock is listed on the Nairobi and Uganda Securities Exchanges under the symbols EQTY and EBL respectively. The companies that comprise the Equity Group Holdings Limited include:

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