African Diaspora Network

Africans in the Diaspora are a powerful constituency and key partner in the economic development of Africa and the U.S. African Diaspora Network strives to elevate and support the work that African diasporans are doing to enable investments and philanthropy for sustainable development and transformational impact. The ADIS2025 Theme: Beyond Remittances will focus on going beyond traditional remittances, exploring innovative strategies that drive change across the African continent. ADN will bring together visionaries, experts, and change-makers from diverse sectors to engage in meaningful conversations about mobilizing resources effectively and showcase tangible investments that foster sustainable development. Topics will include infrastructure development, health care, education, climate change, cultural consumption, tourism and intra-African investment flows. Register today at https://bit.ly/ADIS25 #ADIS25 #AfricanDiaspora #DiasporaEngagement #BeyondRemittances

The wait is finally over!! We are so excited to share that registration is now open for the 10th Anniversary of African Diaspora Network's flagship convening. And after nine years in Silicon Valley, the 2025 African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS25) is coming back to Washington, D.C, the city where it all started! ADIS25 presents the theme of Beyond Remittances: The Evolving Role of Africans in the Diaspora in Unlocking Transformational Investment. The symposium focuses on going beyond traditional remittances, exploring innovative strategies that drive change across the African continent. Tickets are now on sale for ADIS25. We look forward to celebrating African innovation, honoring rich and diverse cultural heritages and celebrating and exploring the diaspora's role in contributing to Africa's growth and development. We hope you'll join us! Register today at https://lnkd.in/gKeJRfvp

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We are excited to announce that thanks to you, our generous community we have received an additional $6,385 in funding, surpassing our goal by $5,425 and unlocking the full challenge grant! This amount will be matched by the ADN Board so in total this Giving Tuesday $100,000 was raised to support us in our mission of convening Africans from the continent, the diaspora, and allies of Africa for a prosperous future for Africa and diaspora communities. Thank you for helping us celebrate this exciting milestone at African Diaspora Network, the 10-year anniversary of ADIS! We can't wait to celebrate with you in Washington D.C. Please save the date for May 28-30 and be on the lookout for more details on the symposium!

Did you know that ADN holds convenings year-round? Through our Innovation and Impact Forums we bring our network together for thought-provoking conversations around strategic and consistent diaspora engagement in Africa’s future. The ADN Impact and Innovation Forums enable us to continue harnessing the knowledge and resources of Africans in the diaspora for positive impact through investment, entrepreneurship, innovation, and human capital. Give to ADN today to allow us to continue to bring together Africans, diasporans, and allies of Africa for positive change. Thank you for your generous support. Help us raise an additional $995 to unlock the full $50,000 challenge fund at https://bit.ly/ADNGiving

2025 celebrates the 10-year anniversary of ADN's African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS), an annual conference in Silicon Valley and Washington DC, that celebrates and fosters the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of Africans in the Diaspora and friends of Africa. The 2025 theme will focus on going beyond traditional remittances, exploring innovative strategies that drive change across the African continent. In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of ADIS, the ADN board has generously pledged to match donations made to ADN today up to $50,000. Your contribution can help us reach new heights and create positive change within Africa and the diaspora community. Learn more about the campaign at: https://bit.ly/ADNGiving #givingtuesday #givingback #africa #diaspora #africandiaspora #investing

Accelerating Black Leadership and Entrepreneurship (ABLE) is an enterprise accelerator program designed to strengthen, energize, and support startups and small businesses led by Black entrepreneurs in the United States. Since 2021, the program has supported 24 Black Entrepreneurs from 20 states in the U.S. Learn more about ABLE at https://lnkd.in/dGa4qzG Consider giving to ADN to support impactful programs like ABLE. So far this Giving Tuesday, we have received a pledge for $10,000 toward the match challenge! Thank you for your generous support. Help us raise an additional $21,440 to unlock the full $50,000 challenge fund at https://bit.ly/ADNGiving #ABLE, #ABLE24 #givingback #africa #investing #givingtuesday

The African Diaspora Network is partnering with Arizona State University to implement a USAID $80 million award to empower Africa’s youth through the Young African Leaders Initiative Legacy Localization (YALI LL) Project. ADN is delighted to work with the four YALI Regional Leadership Centers (RLCs) through YALI LL, engaging and supporting the RLCs in connecting with and mobilizing African diaspora globally and within the continent to mentor, partner and collaborate with YALI alumni across 49 African countries. Learn more at https://bit.ly/ADNYaliLL Consider giving to ADN this Giving Tuesday to help us continue to do this work! https://bit.ly/ADNGiving #YALI #africa #youth #alumni

Builders of Africa’s Future (BAF) celebrates innovation and impact in early-stage African enterprises. The program identifies African entrepreneurs running early-stage nonprofits or for-profit businesses that address key community needs through technology or differentiated business models. Since 2018, ADN's BAF program has supported 78 African entrepreneurs from 19 African countries. Learn more about BAF at https://lnkd.in/dgjRrVut and consider giving to ADN at https://bit.ly/ADNGiving #BuildersofAfricasFuture #BAF24 #givingback #africa #investing #givingtuesday

Today on Giving Tuesday, we invite you to take the challenge and help African Diaspora Network unlock $50,000! The ADN board has pledged to match donations made to ADN, up to $50,000. Your contribution will be doubled, allowing us to further our mission and expand our reach. We are so grateful for the generous donations of our community. Since the campaign launch, we have received $18,560 toward the match challenge. Help us raise an additional $31,440 to unlock the full $50,000 challenge fund. Together, we can make a real change and create a more connected and empowered diaspora community. Make a contribution at: bit.ly/ADNGiving Learn more about how your funding will be used at :https://lnkd.in/guW6tT-Y #givingtuesday #givingback #africa #diaspora #africandiaspora #investing