TrustAfrica is not just a new Foundation. It is a new kind of Foundation, led by Africans with a devotion to inclusive dialogue. TrustAfrica brings a pioneering approach to development and philanthropy in Africa. These are some of qualities that set us apart:
TrustAfrica is an African institution:
• We are rooted in the continent unlike most donors. From our headquarters in Dakar, we have a prime vantage on the challenges and opportunities facing Africa.
• We are led by Africans. Our trustees and staff, recruited throughout Africa and abroad, share extensive experience in development and philanthropy and an unwavering commitment to good governance.
• We are building a broad base of support. Our $100-per-year campaign is generating a groundswell of enthusiasm among Africans living on the continent and in the diaspora. Donate online at http://www.trustafrica.org/give.
TrustAfrica helps Africans set the agenda for development:
• We do not take our cues from external donors, nor do we push an agenda of our own making. Instead, we host workshops that allow leading figures from across the continent to shape our program strategy by identifying needs, setting priorities, crafting solutions, and making recommendations for funding.
• Our workshops have drawn hundreds of visionary scholars, activists, artists, entrepreneurs, and policy makers from across Africa and throughout the diaspora. We’ve already given more than US$5.3 million to support dozens of projects that grew out of these dialogues. These initiatives are more likely to win acceptance and make a lasting impact than ready-made responses imposed from elsewhere.