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Overview

The Africa Social Impact Hub, initiated by the Africa Economic Forum International Development (AEFID), is a visionary platform launched in 2023 to foster sustainable development and social impact across the African continent. This hub serves as a catalyst for change, uniting diverse stakeholders to address Africa's most pressing social challenges through innovative and collaborative solutions.

Vision & Mission

Vision

Our vision is an Africa where social innovation leads to inclusive and sustainable development.

Mission

Our mission is to build a robust ecosystem that nurtures social enterprises and initiatives, driving progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Aims & Objectives

Promote Social Entrepreneurship: Encourage the growth of social enterprises that address critical issues such as poverty, education, and health.
Enhance Impact Measurement: Develop and implement tools to measure and communicate the impact of social initiatives.
Support Policy Development: Advocate for policies that create an enabling environment for social impact work.

Governance

The governance of the Africa Social Impact Hub includes a diverse group of leaders from the social impact sector, ensuring that our strategies are inclusive and effective.

LONG-TERM STRATEGIES

Sustainable Development: Align our initiatives with the SDGs to ensure long-term sustainability and impact.
Inclusive Growth: Promote economic growth that benefits all segments of society, reducing inequality and enhancing social inclusion.
Environmental Stewardship: Incorporate environmental considerations into our social impact strategies, recognizing the interdependence of social and ecological well-being.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Stakeholder Empowerment: Engage with local communities to ensure that their voices and needs are central to our initiatives.
Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices within the social impact community.

What We Do

The Africa Social Impact Hub does the following:

Drive Social Innovation:

We support and scale innovative projects that have the potential to create significant social impact.

Facilitate Collaboration:

The hub brings together governments, businesses, non-profits, and communities to collaborate on social development initiatives.

Build Capacity:

We offer training and resources to empower organizations and individuals to effectively contribute to social change.

Why We Do It

The Africa Social Impact Hub does it because:

Social challenges in Africa are complex and multifaceted:

Social challenges are the first level of contact and the backbone of the development system, as they provide comprehensive, integrated, and people-centered services, from promotion and prevention to treatment and rehabilitation. Addressing social challenges can help improve the lives and well-being of the population by ensuring that everyone has access to sufficient, safe, and quality services that meet their needs and preferences for personal and community development.

Partnerships and Collaboration

Strategic Alliances: Form strategic alliances with key players across sectors to leverage resources and expertise.
Global Network: Connect with global social impact networks to share insights and foster international cooperation.

Africa Social Impact Hub