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Our Approach

USADF does development differently by utilizing a community-led development approach and a pan-African network of local implementing partners to support African-designed and African-delivered solutions. USADF provides grant capital, capacity building assistance, and convening opportunities to develop, grow and scale African enterprises and entrepreneurs who improve lives and livelihoods.

USADF made significant investments to drive growth in key sectors

In FY2024, USADF made significant investments to drive growth in key sectors:

$16.56M
across 114 grants enhancing
AGRICULTURE

$7.37M
across 34 grants expanding
OFF-GRID ENERGY ACCESS

$4.19M
across 94 grants advancing
YOUTH & WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Creating Pathways to Prosperity through Collaborations and Partnerships

We believe that given the right amount of resources and services, populations least served by existing markets or assistance programs will have a chance to transition out of poverty. To achieve this goal, USADF partners and collaborates with host African governments (at the national and local levels) corporations and foundations, and other U.S. Government agencies.

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