Africa Diaspora Fund for Local Social Innovators
ADF–LSI is a platform for Africans in the diaspora to create lasting impact by connecting those with resources to those driving solutions on the ground. It supports grassroots innovators tackling Africa’s most urgent challenges through personalized Legacy Funds.
Donors align their giving with their values, choose focus areas linked to the UN SDGs, and approve the winning innovator—selected by expert judges as part of the Sustaining Impact Summit. With a minimum contribution of $500 held in escrow, ADF–LSI offers a transparent, meaningful way to stay connected to the continent.
This is more than giving—it’s a legacy in action.
Why Your Legacy Starts Here
Across Africa, bold social innovators are solving real-world challenges—education, clean energy, food security, and more. But they often lack the resources to sustain or scale their solutions.
As someone in the diaspora, you can change that. By creating a Legacy Fund through the Sustaining Impact Prize, you directly support African changemakers working in the areas you care most about.
How to Create Your Legacy Fund
Step 1
Choose the Impact Area
(e.g., Education, Climate, Gender Equality) that aligns with your values.
Step 2
Name your Legacy Fund
honour a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or represent your personal vision.
Step 3
Fund your pot with a minimum of $500
Your contribution is held securely in escrow.
Step 4
Application Review
Our summit team reviews applications from vetted innovators working in your chosen area.
Step 5
Approval
You approve the final recipient before funds are released.
Step 6
Get Notified
Receive regular updates on how your fund is creating real impact.
How to Create Your Legacy Fund
Step 1
Choose the Impact Area
(e.g., Education, Climate, Gender Equality) that aligns with your values.
Step 2
Name your Legacy Fund
honour a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or represent your personal vision.
Step 3
Fund your pot with a minimum of $500
Your contribution is held securely in escrow.
Step 4
Application Review
Our summit team reviews applications from vetted innovators working in your chosen area.
Step 5
Approval
You approve the final recipient before funds are released.
Step 6
Get Notified
Receive regular updates on how your fund is creating real impact.
See What Others Are Building
Be inspired by Legacy Funds already created by diaspora changemakers. Click to learn more or contribute.
See Needs that are being Funded
Be part of the change makers. Identify a need and raise an initiative to support that need by funders.
Active Needs to Be Funded
Positive change starts from here. Be a part of the solution, find a need that you can support today.
Backed by a Trusted Platform
We partner with reliable, proven technologies so you can count on smooth performance, top-notch security, and peace of mind.
What Legacy Funders Are Saying
Meet the generous individuals and groups behind the support. Their words reflect the joy, purpose, and trust they’ve found in funding meaningful change through our platform.
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Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind texts it is an almost unorthographic life One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Lorem Ipsum decided to leave for the far World of Grammar. The Big Oxmox advised her
Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind texts it is an almost unorthographic life One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Lorem Ipsum decided to leave for the far World of Grammar. The Big Oxmox advised her
Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind texts it is an almost unorthographic life One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Lorem Ipsum decided to leave for the far World of Grammar. The Big Oxmox advised her
Your Legacy Starts Now
Whether you’re honouring a loved one, marking a milestone, or investing in change—this is your opportunity to shape Africa’s future.
