Diaspora: Africa’s secret weapon
Global African Foundation
GLOBAL AFRICAN FOUNDATION
The Global African Foundation is the social impact arm of the Global African Awards (GAA) and the Global African Forum (GAF) — created to deliver tangible development outcomes across Africa and the African diaspora.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
Our Purpose
The Global African Foundation exists to transform ideas, influence, and recognition into real-world impact.
While the Global African Awards celebrate excellence and the Global African Forum convenes global dialogue, the Foundation ensures that outcomes translate into measurable, sustainable change.
OUR ROLE WITHIN THE GLOBAL AFRICAN PLATFORM
One ecosystem. Three pillars. One mission.
•Global African Awards (GAA)
Celebrating African excellence and global achievement.
•Global African Forum (GAF)
Convening leaders, policymakers, innovators, and the diaspora.
•Global African Foundation
Implementing projects that create long-term social and economic value.
FOCUS AREAS
Education & Youth Development
Supporting Africa’s next generation through scholarships, leadership programmes, mentorship, and diaspora skills transfer initiatives.
Health & Community Wellbeing
Strengthening community health systems, mental wellness programmes, and social welfare interventions.
Entrepreneurship & Economic Empowerment
Backing SMEs, women- and youth-led enterprises, and diaspora-supported investment initiatives.
Culture, Heritage & Identity
Preserving African heritage, supporting creative industries, and strengthening cultural exchange across the diaspora.
Community Resilience & Crisis Response
Responding to humanitarian needs, climate challenges, and community-based resilience initiatives.
HOW WE WORK
Partnership-Led Impact
The Foundation works with:
•Governments and public institutions
•Corporates and sponsors
•Development agencies and NGOs
•Diaspora organisations and philanthropists
Projects are co-designed, co-funded, and measurable.
FROM FORUMS TO FOUNDATIONS
Ideas and commitments emerging from the Global African Forum and honourees of the Global African Awards directly inform the Foundation’s programmes.
This ensures:
•Accountability
•Continuity
•Long-term impact
GET INVOLVED
Partner With Us
We collaborate with organisations seeking meaningful, credible impact across Africa and the diaspora.
Support a Programme
Contribute to education, entrepreneurship, health, and community development initiatives.
Nominate a Cause
Propose a project aligned with our mission and values.
GOVERNANCE & TRANSPARENCY
The Global African Foundation operates with strong governance principles, clear accountability structures, and transparent reporting, aligned with international best practice.
CALL-TO-ACTION (Website Buttons)
•Partner With the Foundation
•Explore Impact Areas
•Support a Programme
•Contact the Foundation
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Contact us
Diaspora: Africa’s secret weapon
Info
info@globalafrican.org