Diaspora Networks
The African diaspora spans every continent, connecting millions to their heritage while building bridges of culture, commerce, and creativity. From London to Lagos, Brooklyn to Accra, diaspora communities are reshaping global understanding of Africa and driving investment back to the continent.
- Over 170 million people of African descent live outside Africa
- Diaspora remittances exceed $90 billion annually to African nations
- Growing "returnee" movements of professionals relocating to Africa
- Digital platforms connecting diaspora entrepreneurs with African opportunities
Organizations & Initiatives
Across Africa and the globe, organizations are driving development, preserving heritage, and creating opportunity. From grassroots community groups to continental institutions, these bodies form the backbone of Africa's collective progress.
- African Union: uniting 55 member states for continental cooperation
- Africa CDC: building public health capacity across the continent
- Tony Elumelu Foundation: empowering the next generation of African entrepreneurs
- Mo Ibrahim Foundation: promoting good governance and African leadership
Cultural Exchange
Cultural exchange programmes, academic partnerships, and creative collaborations are fostering deeper connections between Africa and the world. These initiatives share knowledge, celebrate shared humanity, and build lasting relationships across borders.
- University partnerships linking African and international institutions
- Artist residency programmes bringing global creatives to African cities
- Language exchange platforms preserving and teaching African languages
- Youth ambassador programmes building cross-cultural understanding
Diaspora & Community Organisations
Connect with organisations driving African development, diaspora engagement, cultural exchange, and entrepreneurship across the globe.
African Union — Citizens and Diaspora Directorate (CIDO)↗
The African Union's official portal for diaspora engagement, policy frameworks, and continental citizenship programmes.
Africans in the Diaspora (AiD)↗
A platform connecting the African diaspora with development opportunities, community events, and cultural initiatives worldwide.
African Foundation for Development (AFFORD)↗
A UK-based international development organisation enabling the African diaspora to contribute to Africa's development through enterprise and investment.
Ashoka Africa↗
Ashoka identifies and supports leading social entrepreneurs across Africa, building a global community of changemakers driving systemic impact.
Tony Elumelu Foundation↗
Africa's leading entrepreneurship programme — providing seed capital, training, and mentoring to African entrepreneurs across all 54 nations.
African Development Bank↗
The continent's premier development finance institution, investing in projects and programmes that drive economic growth and social progress across Africa.
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)↗
A flagship programme investing in the next generation of African leaders through education, networking, and mentorship across the continent.
Mo Ibrahim Foundation↗
Promoting good governance and exceptional African leadership through the Ibrahim Index of African Governance and the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership.
Explore by Country
Discover community organisations, cultural networks, and development initiatives within individual African nations.