About ACDF

About ACDF

The philanthropic arm of ACCOSCA

Founded in 2018, the African Cooperative Development Foundation collaborates with ACCOSCA to work toward mutually beneficial outcomes.

ACDF Pillars

The ACDF Pillars are uniquely chosen to mitigate the emerging issues disrupting societies and communities.

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Health

Encouraging preventative health practices and access to quality medical care for all those who need it.

Education

Improving lives and futures for people across Africa though quality educational programs.

Inclusion

Ensure no one is left behind and those excluded, for whatever reason, become included in society as the norm.

Climate

Making changes that support our planet, our communities, and the livelihoods of people across Africa.

ACDF framework diagram showing four focus areas: Health, Education, Climate, and Inclusion. The Education focus area is visually highlighted. An outer ring represents the cross-cutting approaches of Collaboration, Advocacy, and Research.

ACDF framework diagram showing four focus areas: Health, Education, Climate, and Inclusion. The Inclusion focus area is visually highlighted. An outer ring represents the cross-cutting approaches of Collaboration, Advocacy, and Research.

ACDF framework diagram showing four focus areas: Health, Education, Climate, and Inclusion. The Climate focus area is visually highlighted. An outer ring represents the cross-cutting approaches of Collaboration, Advocacy, and Research.

ACDF Projects

ACDF supports transformative projects through African SACCOs in the areas of education, health, climate, and inclusion.

See the ACDF Pillars in action

ACDF Board of Directors

Lois Kitsch (AADE, I-CUDE)

Board Chairperson (USA)

David Mategwa (AADE, I-CUDE, OGW)

Board Vice Chairperson (Kenya)

Bert Hash

Retired CEO & President, MECU of Baltimore

Crissy Cheney

Board Director (USA)

Amb. Emmanuel Darko (DSA)

Board Director (Ghana)

Fumbani Nyangulu (AADE, I-CUDE)

Board Director (Malawi)

Renée Sattiewhite (CUDE)