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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
Africa and the Current Global Crises: Impacts and Response – Panel Discussion and Book Launch
The 6th edition of the African Philanthropy Conference
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.





