Agenda 2063
Vision
An Africa where every young person accesses quality education and opportunities aligned with Agenda 2063 — The Africa We Want.
Our story
CAFOR is a forum of organisations, experts, and individuals committed to ensuring that education in Africa prepares young people with skills for the labour market.
With a formal African Union Memorandum of Understanding, we connect continental vision with on-the-ground implementation for Agenda 2063.
What guides us
Two commitments that shape every programme, partnership, and advocacy effort.
Media · Innovation · Advocacy
Mission
Placing communication at the heart of education and development through media, innovation, and collective advocacy for Africa's next generation.
Governance
Executive Board
CAFOR's Executive Board provides strategic oversight across African Union member states.
Prof. Kate Adoo-Adeku
President
Ghana
Former Director, Institute of Continuing and Distance Education, University of Ghana.
Dr. Lawalley Cole
Executive Director
Gambia
Thirty years in education policy, programme design, and communication for development.
H.E. Prof. Sarah Mbi Enow Anyang Agbor
Member
Cameroon
Former AU Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation.
Mrs. Amie Joof
Member
Gambia
Journalist-activist; Executive Director of FAMEDEV.
Mr. Ahadu Gebru
Member
Ethiopia
Executive Board member representing Ethiopia.
Ms. Flavienne Ramarosaona
Member
Madagascar
17 years as a journalist in Madagascar's public media (1994–2011).
Mr. Amos Kiarie Njoroge
Member
Kenya
Private legal practitioner in Nairobi, Kenya.
Ms. Bukola Olatunji
Member
Nigeria
Deputy Director, Special Duties, National Universities Commission (NUC), Abuja.
Mr. Kemal Abdela
Member
Ethiopia
Executive Board member representing Ethiopia.
Dr. Beatrice Khamati Njenga
Member
Kenya
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, International Leadership University, Kenya.
Mr. Sals Umer Sileshi
Member
Ethiopia
Executive Board member representing Ethiopia.
Mr. Khaled Gulam
Member
Libya
Executive Board member representing Libya.
Mr. Bright Kampaundi
Member
Malawi
Executive Board member representing Malawi.
Mr. Limbani Nsapato
Member
Malawi
Education advocate and Executive Board member.
Our people
Secretariat team
The secretariat driving CAFOR's programmes, partnerships, and continental reach.
Dr. Lawalley Cole
Over thirty years in education and communication for development across Africa.
Dr. Delessa Bulcha Neger
Senior Advisor, Partnerships & Resource Mobilization
Economist, professor, and partnership strategist advancing CAFOR's global engagement.
Kaleb Amare
Programme Officer
Strategic programme management, partnerships, and sustainable results for Africa.
Eleni Tilahun
Communication & External Relations Officer
Building relationships and advancing CAFOR's mission through strategic communication.
Dr. Tsedey Shume
Special Assistant to the Executive Director
Medical doctor supporting advocacy for women, youth, and children.
Michael Awonon
IT Manager
Two decades of digital infrastructure and systems expertise across Africa.
Expansion & Strategy
CAFOR's core central team is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, along with regional offices in Kenya and Malawi. CAFOR intends to extend to other regions including Lilongwe (Malawi), Abuja (Nigeria), Rabat (Morocco), and Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo).
Where we work
CAFOR operates across all 55 African Union member states, with headquarters at the African Union in Addis Ababa and growing regional presence.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Headquarters — African Union
Nairobi, Kenya
Regional office
Lilongwe, Malawi
Regional office
Planned regional offices: Abuja, Nigeria · Rabat, Morocco · Kinshasa, DRC
Secretariat
African Union HeadquartersP.O. Box 3243, Roosevelt Street W21K19
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
