There is a new energy in Africa, driven by young people determined to have a say in their communities.

They are sparking citizen action in new ways – through music, theater, and art, amplified by social media.

And they are drawing on the strength and experience of social justice leaders who have been at this for some time.

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Featured Event

In an era marked by historic inequality, injustice, and crises in human rights, democracy, global governance, and climate, collective organizing has never been more crucial. The African Social Movement Baraza, organized by TrustAfrica, is set to be a beacon of hope and action from April 14 to 16 in Accra, Ghana.

Panel Discussion: Capital, Movements, & African Agency

20/04/2026 3:30 pm

SOAS University of London

Africa and the Current Global Crises: Impacts and Response – Panel Discussion and Book Launch

09/04/2026 3:30 pm

Ghana

The 6th edition of the African Philanthropy Conference

27/07/2025 9:00 am

Egypt

Publications

A collection of reports, case studies, articles, and conference proceedings about giving and philanthropy in Africa, equitable development and democratic governance.

African Philanthropy Database

Hissène Habré Case and Africa’s Contribution to ICJ

TrustAfrica’s Knowledge Hub

Our Focus Areas

TrustAfrica’s programs have focused on strengthening democracy and democratic governance, promoting equitable development, and advancing African philanthropy.

Democratic Governance

To leverage our current work with social movements, our extensive rights and justice work, and our wide network of relationships with civil society, think tanks, regional organizations and donors.

Equitable Development

To build on the impact of many of our initiatives, including curbing illicit financial flows from Africa, securing policies to help smallholder farmers, and reforming higher education.

African Philanthropy

To leverage our previous participation in research on African philanthropy, and our promotion of the field in global and African spaces. This includes co-founding the African Philanthropy Network.

Grants

Since 2006, TrustAfrica has awarded US$80 million to African civil society organizations 622 Grants in 34 African countries.