About us
Our Story
We are a community-centered development organisation working to build resilient communities and strengthen livelihoods.
Formerly Afrique Center for Statistics, Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Research (ACSAIR)
African Resilience & Development Agency (AFRDA) was created to support practical, grassroots, community-centered, evidence-led and partnership-driven development.
AFRDA is built around a clear idea that lasting resilience is created when communities understand their challenges, protect their communities and natural resources, strengthen their livelihoods and work with stakeholders and partners who are committed to long-term change.
Our Mission
To work with communities and stakeholders to strengthen livelihoods and build resilience.
Our Vision
Resilient African communities where people and nature thrive together.
Where we work
We are locally rooted and nationally connected
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What AFRDA Stands For
Our Values
- Community is at the center of AFRDA’s work. We listen to local people, respect community knowledge and design interventions that respond to real priorities.
- Stewardship guides how we work. We believe land, water, trees, biodiversity and ecosystems must be protected because they support present and future generations.
- Evidence helps us make better decisions. AFRDA collects and uses practical field information so that programmes and solutions are based on real needs and measurable progress.
- Collaboration shapes our growth. We work with communities, government, civil society, development agencies, universities and the private sector because development requires shared effort.
- Accountability protects trust. AFRDA aims to manage resources responsibly, communicate clearly and remain answerable to the communities, partners and supporters who believe in our work.
- Inclusion strengthens impact. AFRDA values the participation of women, youth, grass-root communities, schools, local leaders and vulnerable groups in the development process.
Our Partners & Stakeholders
