Our Mission and Vision

OVERVIEW

We convene Africans from the continent, descendants of Africa—including African Americans and Afro-Caribbeans—and allies to create an ecosystem that nurtures entrepreneurial spirit and mobilizes intellectual and financial resources for a prosperous future. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programs, we aim to serve as a catalyst for positive change and growth in Africa, its diaspora, and global communities.

Since its founding, the African Diaspora Network (ADN) has cultivated a dynamic and engaged community of over 15,000 members worldwide, including entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and changemakers committed to driving sustainable development in Africa and beyond.  Through our initiatives, ADN has supported 160+ entrepreneurs by providing them with access to mentorship, funding opportunities, and strategic partnerships that fuel their business growth and social impact.

Our convenings have brought together nearly 11,000 participants from 115+ countries, fostering cross-sector collaborations, thought leadership, and policy discussions that strengthen the economic, social, and political ties between the African diaspora and the global community.  With each milestone, ADN continues to expand its reach, deepen its impact, and serve as a catalyst for transformative change.

OUR MISSION

We convene Africans from the continent, descendants of Africa—including African Americans and Afro-Caribbeans—and allies to create an ecosystem that nurtures entrepreneurial spirit and mobilizes intellectual and financial resources for a prosperous future. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programs, we aim to serve as a catalyst for positive change and growth in Africa, its diaspora, and global communities.

OUR VISION

Harnessing the collective power of the global African diaspora is catalyzed to drive entrepreneurship, forge partnerships, facilitate knowledge exchange, generate social impact, and foster human capital development.