Africans in the Diaspora (AiD) envisions a self-reliant, socially and economically just Africa. To achieve that level of transformational change, Africans must drive the process of development in their communities. We work to ensure that Africans on the continent and in the diaspora play a leading role in Africa’s progress by connecting their skills, resources, and ideas through our Funds, Voices, and Connections programs.

Funds mobilizes financial resources from Africans in the Diaspora to support innovative African social change organizations  through its online platform. We fund organizations working on Education, Employment, Environment (including health), Engagement, and Equality.

Connections will provide opportunities for Africans in the Diaspora to transfer their skills, knowledge, and tools to African social change organizations in the continent through short- and long-term volunteer placements. Currently, we are collecting information from our community to help us develop this program. Please be sure to put your skill set on the map!

Voices amplifies the significant contributions of Africans in development and philanthropy through blogs, thought pieces, and community events.

Africans in the Diaspora (AiD) has applied for 501c3 tax exempt status. We are awaiting IRS determination and have secured the support of Firelight Foundation as our fiscal sponsor, to ensure your donation is tax deductible starting now.