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Our members are involved in a wide range of activities that touch the lives Africans throughout the continent. Most member organizations work at the grassroots level, empowering people to build a better future for their children, families, and communities.
Whether a member provides critical medical care and supplies, preserves family livelihoods through sustainable farming innovations, or promotes the education of a new generation of entrepreneurial leaders, each offers desperately needed hope and help. To search for a charity by region or area of interest, please visit Where We Work.
Our member organizations meet specific tests of programmatic impact, fiscal accountability, and governance standards. We are pleased to provide this collection of trustworthy, effective charities working on the ground in Africa. View our full list of members by name only, or, to find a specific member, click on the first letter of its name below.
Carolina for Kibera
Promotes youth leadership and ethnic and gender cooperation through sports programs, a medical clinic, and a girls’ center in Kibera, Kenya. Founded by a University of North Carolina graduate. TIME magazine Hero of Global Health.
CFC# 11016
Catalytic Communities
Helping communities in Africa and worldwide share solutions to health, education, and other community challenges through a unique online database of solutions--created and shared by grassroots organizers, social entrepreneurs, and their partners--and mechanisms to allow people to connect with one another.
CFC# 12170
charity: water
Brings clean, safe drinking water to people throughout Africa and the developing world. Partners with local organizations to build and maintain wells. Uses 100% of donations for projects.
CFC# 79221
Children of Uganda
Cares for AIDS orphans and other disadvantaged children in Uganda with the goal of helping them become healthy and productive members of society.
CFC# 11638