Focus Areas

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Climate Change

Climate change is one of the most urgent equity issues of our time. The ecosystems and communities in Africa are being impacted. The impacts of climate change on different sectors of our society are interconnected. Drought can harm food production and human health. Flooding can lead to disease spread and damages to ecosystems and infrastructure. Human health issues can increase mortality, impact food availability, and limit worker productivity. Climate change impacts are seen throughout every aspect of the world we live in. However, climate change impacts are uneven across the country and the world — even within a single community, climate change impacts can differ between neighborhoods or individuals. Long-standing socioeconomic inequities can make underserved groups, who often have the highest exposure to hazards and the fewest resources to respond, more vulnerable.

We believe in equitable climate solutions, in ensuring that the benefits of the transition to a net-zero economy are widely shared, and in empowering marginalized and vulnerable populations—who suffer the brunt of a changing climate. Our advocacy is built to educate citizens to act, policymakers to work and businesses to be responsible.

Energy Access

Low access to energy has implications on health, education, poverty reduction and sustainable development. The access gaps in Africa continue to hold people and make economic prosperity difficult.  We bring strategies and tools for an authentic, people-centered process for transformation of institutions and policies.

Health

We are focusing on engaging policies that can address critical interconnected health issues. We work with partners to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) by advocating for policies that save lives. We are addressing social norms that hinder better health and livelihood outcomes for adolescent girls and young women.

Gender

We understand how gender inequality contributes to persistent issues of poverty, hunger, and disease in Africa. Our focus is on identifying policy opportunities that empower women economically to address these challenges.

Democracy & Governance

Civic participation is the heartbeat of democracy, where every individual’s voice and action shape the collective future. Engaging in civic life means more than just voting; it’s about actively contributing ideas, advocating for change, and collaborating with communities to build a society that reflects our shared values. By participating in discussions, volunteering, attending local meetings, and embracing our rights and responsibilities, we strengthen the very foundation of our democracy and pave the way for a more inclusive, equitable, and vibrant society. In Many countries in Africa, democracy is less advanced. We are focused on helping countries with civic education projects that can help improve governance and democratic participation. We work to ensure that democratic processes reflect the voice of people.  

Agriculture & Food Security

Climate change poses a significant threat to global food security. As temperatures rise, weather patterns become erratic, leading to more frequent and severe droughts, floods, storms, and other extreme weather events. These changes can significantly impact agricultural productivity, affecting crop yields, livestock health, and overall food production. We are focused on encouraging policies that will support food security in Africa. We are working with smallholder farmers to support them to achieve sustainable agricultural practices, investing in resilient crop varieties and nutritious crops.

What Makes Us Different

  • We stimulate ideas to address key development issues and create perspectives for policy change.
  • We play an active role in finding innovative and sustainable solutions in the context of co-creation.
  • The competence and quality of our work are convincing in social, political, economic, and scientific circles.
  • We believe tackling Africa challenges demands a common effort and shared understanding.
  • We’re dedicated to promoting a common understanding of Africa’s urgent development challenges.
  • We identify, promote, and support the unique voices that increase understanding, share precious experiences, and inspire a higher awareness of the continent’s challenges, whether they come from inside Africa or from the Diaspora.