1. About ACDF

About ACDF

The philanthropic arm of ACCOSCA

Founded in 2018, the African Cooperative Development Foundation collaborates with ACCOSCA to work toward mutually beneficial outcomes.

ACDF Pillars

The ACDF Pillars are uniquely chosen to mitigate the emerging issues disrupting societies and communities.

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Health

Encouraging preventative health practices and access to quality medical care for all those who need it.

Education

Improving lives and futures for people across Africa though quality educational programs.

Inclusion

Ensure no one is left behind and those excluded, for whatever reason, become included in society as the norm.

Climate

Making changes that support our planet, our communities, and the livelihoods of people across Africa.

ACDF framework diagram showing four focus areas: Health, Education, Climate, and Inclusion. The Health focus area is visually highlighted. An outer ring represents the cross-cutting approaches of Collaboration, Advocacy, and Research.ACDF framework diagram showing four focus areas: Health, Education, Climate, and Inclusion. The Education focus area is visually highlighted. An outer ring represents the cross-cutting approaches of Collaboration, Advocacy, and Research.ACDF framework diagram showing four focus areas: Health, Education, Climate, and Inclusion. The Inclusion focus area is visually highlighted. An outer ring represents the cross-cutting approaches of Collaboration, Advocacy, and Research.ACDF framework diagram showing four focus areas: Health, Education, Climate, and Inclusion. The Climate focus area is visually highlighted. An outer ring represents the cross-cutting approaches of Collaboration, Advocacy, and Research.
group of girls gathered for Project Blossom donations

ACDF Projects

ACDF supports transformative projects through African SACCOs in the areas of education, health, climate, and inclusion.

See the ACDF Pillars in Action

ACDF Leadership

Board of Directors

A photo of Lois Kitsch ACDF Board Chairperson

Lois Kitsch (AADE, I-CUDE)

United States

Board Chairperson

A photo of David Mategwa ACDF Board Vice Chairperson

David Mategwa (AADE, I-CUDE, OGW)

Kenya

Board Vice Chairperson

A Photo of Crissy Cheney ACDF Director

Crissy Cheney

United States

Board Director

Amb. Darko Photo

Amb. Emmanuel Darko (DSA)

Ghana

Board Director

A photo of Fumbani Nyangulu ACDF Board Director

Fumbani Nyangulu (AADE, I-CUDE)

Malawi

Board Director

Renee Sattiewhite Photo

Renée Sattiewhite (CUDE)

United States

Board Director

Marlene Shiels

Marlene Shiels (OBE, AADE, DEEU, I-CUDE)

Scotland

Board Director

George Ombado

George Ombado (AADE, I-CUDE)

Head of Mission, ACCOSCA

ACDF Leadership

  • Grace Watsiera

    Grace Watsiera (AADE, I-CUDE)

    Executive Director
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