Creating Lasting Impact Through Sustainable Programs

AI for Africa Summit

An AAF initiative focused on bringing AI, technology, innovation and community opportunity into the conversation about Africa's digital future.

Laptop & Computer Donations

AAF's donation drive provides laptops and computers to young people who need the tools to learn, work and participate in the digital economy. The Africa Gigsters initiative has enrolled more than 100 talented youth and the donation campaign sought 100 laptops to support participants.

• Digital access for talented youth
• Tools for online work and learning
• Support for Africa Gigsters participants

Technology & AI Initiatives

AAF's wider technology portfolio connects digital literacy, emerging technologies, AI, innovation and practical opportunities. The technology program also highlights Africa Gigsters, a platform connecting skilled independent professionals with clients while creating opportunities for young African talent.

Education & Youth Development

A broad education and youth-development program supporting access to learning, mentorship, school partnerships, leadership development and practical opportunities for young people.

Dear Friend Program

A global learning and exchange initiative listed by AAF under Education, designed around connection and learning across communities. The original AAF project page contains the detailed program information.

PenPal

A global learning and exchange project listed under AAF's Dear Friend / PenPal work. The project link supplied by AAF points to the Dear Friend Program page.

Amsha Africa Soccer Initiative

A youth-development initiative using soccer as a platform for participation, development and community engagement.

Summer Boarding School Program

A student-development initiative listed in AAF's education portfolio. The supplied source identifies a Summer Boarding School Program Survey; the original page contains the program-specific details.

AAF & Education Seeds Fundraiser

An education-support initiative connected with Education Seeds. AAF describes Education Seed as expanding educational opportunity through scholarships, school development, mentorship, leadership and community learning.

2024 Eyeglass Distribution

AAF has worked with Neo Vision Eye-Care and Eyes on Africa to bring eyeglasses and vision support to communities including Lema Village in Isinya, Kenya, helping people access clearer vision and the opportunities that come with it.

Eyeglass Distribution

AAF's eyeglass partnership provides reading glasses at no cost to communities with limited access to vision care. The initiative has worked with Eyes on Africa, DIFF Eyewear and local partners and has benefited more than 2,000 people across Africa.

• Reading glasses for communities with limited access to vision care
• Partnership-based distribution events
• Focus on dignity, livelihoods and everyday function

Health & Wellbeing

AAF supports community health through wellness initiatives, medical missions, health education and partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, medical schools, doctors and medical students to bring medical aid and expertise to communities in need.

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

AAF's WASH work addresses access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. Its historical projects include the Mwatate Well Project, which provided water wells for residents and was reported as reaching 5,000 beneficiaries.

Banana Stem Sanitary Pads

The initiative focuses on reusable organic sanitary towels and baby napkins made using banana stalk fibres. AAF reports that more than 20,000 reusable sanitary pads have been manufactured and distributed since 2012, with training delivered to more than 500 women and young adults.

Child Abuse Prevention

AAF's child-protection work includes legal support for children whose rights have been violated. AAF reports a network of 20 lawyers, 42 cases that have received free legal services and 120 cases being worked on.

Domestic Violence Support

AAF supports women and families affected by domestic violence through shelter homes, legal collaboration with FIDA, postpartum-depression support and child protection. AAF reports funding the construction of 15 shelter homes.

Building Water Bunds

A practical land-restoration initiative focused on using water bunds to slow runoff, reduce erosion and retain water in semi-arid landscapes. AAF describes the approach as a community tool for combating desertification and restoring degraded land.

Runoff Rainwater Harvesting

A water-resilience initiative centered on capturing and using runoff rainwater to support agriculture and strengthen communities facing water constraints.

SeedSavers

AAF's seed-preservation work focuses on protecting organic seeds, supporting healthier food systems, preserving agricultural heritage and maintaining resources for future generations.

Cassava Supply Value Chain Project

The project addresses household food insecurity, improves the cassava value chain and promotes value addition to create employment opportunities for youth. Green grams and cowpeas are also identified as crops that can strengthen nutrition. AAF reports 3,200+ beneficiaries and ongoing implementation following a completed feasibility study.

Beekeeping East Africa

AAF's beekeeping initiative supports rural farmers through practical training, equipment and sustainable bee-product opportunities. Its entrepreneurship portfolio highlights bee venom and royal jelly as potential additional income streams while supporting biodiversity.

Entrepreneurship & Economic Empowerment

AAF supports entrepreneurs, especially women and youth, by helping them establish businesses, create jobs, raise income and build economic resilience.

Supporting ASM Communities

AAF works with rural artisanal and small-scale mining communities to improve productivity and livelihoods while supporting social protection, fair labor standards, responsible supply chains and stronger local and international market linkages.

• Technical assistance and access to financing
• Integrated rural development
• Clean supply chains and fair-trade minerals
• Local and international market linkages