The Coalition on Media and Education for Development Africa Forum (CAFOR) is a Pan-African multi-stakeholder coalition driving transformative change in education and youth development across all 55 African Union member states. Established in collaboration with the African Union (AU) – and uniquely, the only civil society coalition with a formal AU Memorandum of Understanding – CAFOR serves as a bridge between continental vision and grassroots action to achieve Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.

Our mission is to place communication at the heart of education and development, leveraging the power of media, innovation, and collective advocacy to empower Africa’s next generation.

CAFOR’s Unique Value:

✅ Pan-African Coalition: Your support has multiplier effects, reaching communities from Cairo to Cape Town through our network of local partners.

✅ AU-Endorsed & Aligned: We work hand-in-hand with the AU, ensuring investments directly support Africa’s own development blueprint.

✅ Multi-Sector Impact: Our integrated approach spans Education, Innovation & Youth Empowerment, Cultural Identity, and Good Governance for holistic change, including TVET.

✅ Strong Governance: Recent reforms ensure robust accountability, transparency, and results-based management.

Our Impact Focus:

📚 Improving Education Quality: Training educators, modernizing curricula, and extending learning to remote areas.

💡 Empowering Youth at Scale: Through programs including TVET, tens of thousands of young Africans are gaining market-relevant digital, vocational, and entrepreneurial skills.

🎨 Preserving Culture & Promoting Unity: Fostering social cohesion and pride in African heritage.

🏛️ Fostering Accountability: Empowering communities to demand better services and good governance.

Join us in this pivotal journey (2025–2033) to transform Africa through education and innovation. Your investment in CAFOR is an investment in an African-led, African-owned coalition with proven impact and continental reach.