Africa For Future Foundation
Preparing the future, preserving memory.
A platform promoting human development, innovation, digital transformation, knowledge and African and world heritage.
- 12 focus areas
- 2 complementary missions
- 10 activity families
The Foundation
One ambition: connecting knowledge, cultures and civilizations
The Africa For Future Foundation aims to contribute to the development of the African continent and to bring cultures, knowledge and civilizations closer together. It seeks to promote innovation, education, digital transformation and the preservation of heritage, by encouraging initiatives with an economic, social, cultural and environmental impact.
Preparing the future
Tomorrow’s Africa
Artificial intelligence, digital technology, innovation, education, entrepreneurship and sustainable development.
Preserving memory
Africa and the world, yesterday and today
History, heritage, collections, arts, culture, memory and dialogue between civilizations.
This dual mission — preparing the future and preserving memory — is the distinctive identity of Africa For Future.
Our focus areas
Twelve focus areas for an economic, social, cultural and environmental impact
01
Artificial intelligence and technological innovation
Promote artificial intelligence and its applications across different sectors.
02
Digital transformation and promotion of digital technology
Support the digital transformation of businesses, administrations and organizations.
03
Education, training and knowledge transmission
Promote access to education and training.
04
Youth, entrepreneurship and professional integration
Encourage an entrepreneurial spirit among young people.
05
Promotion of African and world heritage
Encourage the preservation and enhancement of the tangible and intangible heritage of Africa and the world.
06
Collections, philately, numismatics and historical memory
Developing a dedicated space for collections and historical memory, including:
07
Culture, arts and dialogue between civilizations
Promote African and global cultural diversity.
08
Sustainable development and environmental protection
Encourage sustainable development initiatives.
09
African cooperation and international partnerships
Strengthen cooperation between African countries.
10
Research, economic intelligence and foresight
Encourage studies and research on Africa’s economic, social and technological transformations.
11
Social inclusion and solidarity
Promote equal opportunities and access to opportunities.
12
Promoting Africa’s image and international outreach
Promote African successes, talents and innovations.
Historical memory
Collections, philately, numismatics and historical memory
Develop a dedicated space for collections and historical memory, including:
Philately
African postage stamp collections and philatelic documents.
Numismatics
Coins, ancient currency, banknotes and medals.
Arts
Paintings and works of art, African and international.
Photographs
Historic photographs tracing the history of cities, countries, public figures and societies.
Telecommunications
Phone cards and early telecommunication media.
Objects & archives
Antique, handcrafted, historical and cultural objects; documents, archives and historical testimonies.
Preserve, document, share
Building a digital library and a documentary catalogue of the collections, and organizing exhibitions, meetings and cultural events, in collaboration with collectors, artists, researchers, museums and heritage institutions.
Taking action
The Foundation’s activities
To achieve these objectives, Africa For Future may in particular develop:
- Training and awareness programmes.
- International conferences, forums and meetings.
- Heritage, artistic and historical exhibitions.
- Physical collections and digital museums.
- Publications, studies and research work.
- Competitions and calls for projects.
- Support programmes for young entrepreneurs.
- Partnerships with universities and institutions.
- Digital platforms for knowledge sharing.
- Cooperation initiatives between African countries and the rest of the world.
Contact
Let’s build tomorrow’s Africa together
Partners, institutions, universities, collectors, artists, researchers, entrepreneurs: join the Foundation and take part in its programmes.