Our Objectives
To preserve, promote and share African cultures, traditions and heritage while encouraging cultural exchange and mutual understanding.
To promote Ubuntu, human rights, respect, inclusion, peace and the dignity of every person and community.
To support practical initiatives in education, health, youth empowerment, economic opportunity and other areas that improve community wellbeing.
To encourage young people through education, skills, digital innovation, entrepreneurship and opportunities that contribute to their communities and Africa's development.
To strengthen cultural, educational and development links between Africa and the global African Diaspora.
To work with governments, traditional and cultural institutions, civil society, academia, businesses, development partners and communities to increase the impact of shared initiatives.
To recognise individuals and organisations whose service, leadership and achievements contribute to cultural preservation, community development and social progress
AIDO believes that lasting development begins with people and communities. We combine African cultural values and indigenous knowledge with education, innovation, partnerships and practical community programmes.
Our guiding principle is Ubuntu:
“I am because we are.”