Advancing Community Foundations Across Africa

About Africa Community Foundations Alliance

The Africa Community Foundations Alliance (ACFA) is a pan-African network that brings together Community Foundations and Community Foundation Support Organisations (CFSOs) to advance locally-led philanthropy and durable community development across Africa.

What is a Community Foundation?

A Community Foundation is a place-based philanthropic institution that:

Mobilises and stewards resources from multiple donors (local and external)

Is anchored in local governance and community participation

Invests in long-term solutions shaped by community priorities

Works through grantmaking, convening, and strengthening local organisations

Events

Africa Community Foundations Alliance (ACFA) convenes events, bringing together Community Foundation leaders, partners, and practitioners to strengthen collaboration and advance locally-led philanthropy across Africa.

May

Southern Africa Community Foundation Gathering

A regional convening focused on strengthening Community Foundation practice and collaboration across Southern Africa.

Holiday Inn Sunnyside Park, Johannesburg, South Africa

14 – 16 May 2026

Oct

Africa Community Foundation Convening

A continent-wide convening bringing together Community Foundation leaders, partners, international funders, and development practitioners to advance the field of Community Foundations across Africa.

Mombasa, Kenya

6 – 8 October 2026

Partners & Community Foundations Support Organisations

Updates & News

Latest updates, announcements, and resources related to ACFA and the convenings will be shared here.

Community foundations in Africa report

This report presents the first comprehensive primary-data survey of the community foundations movement...

Southern Africa Community Foundations Gathering Highlights

Watch highlights from the Southern Africa Community Foundations Gathering held in Johannesburg...

Get in touch

For general enquiries about ACFA and both convenings: Email: neusha@theinitiative.org.za