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Yes. African Coalition for Development is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its Employer Identification Number is 99-2110106. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

ACD’s mailing address is 442 5th Avenue #1796, New York, NY 10018. Its work and partnerships are Pan-African and extend across African and diaspora communities.

No. ACD is an independent nonprofit organization. It may engage public institutions, leaders, universities, businesses, foundations, nonprofits, and communities where collaboration can advance its charitable mission.

It expresses ACD’s belief that durable development should be shaped and led by Africans, while welcoming ethical partnership, expertise, investment, solidarity, and resources from people and institutions around the world.

ACD’s work includes community development, education, food security and agriculture, youth and women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, leadership, technology, strategic partnerships, and Africa-centered media.

Projects are considered based on community relevance, local leadership, feasibility, potential impact, responsible use of resources, partnership readiness, and alignment with ACD’s mission and focus areas.

Visit the Projects page for the active project list and use the individual project detail pages for available descriptions, priorities, locations, and participation options.

Sponsorship generally supports a defined project need, activity, or funding priority. Project adoption is designed for a deeper, structured commitment around an entire project or substantial workstream. The ACD team confirms scope, expectations, visibility, and reporting before any commitment is finalized.

Yes. Organizations may introduce a project or collaboration through the Partner With Us page. Include the problem, location, local leadership, proposed activities, expected outcomes, current resources, and the partnership being requested.

No. Every proposal is subject to review, due diligence, mission alignment, available capacity, funding, and a separate written agreement where applicable.

ACD may offer or facilitate grant opportunities tied to specific programs, partners, locations, or funding cycles. Current opportunities and instructions are published on the Grants page.

Eligibility varies by grant opportunity. Applicants should review the published purpose, geography, applicant type, required documents, permitted uses, deadlines, and selection criteria before applying.

Use the application form only for a published opportunity or when specifically invited by ACD. General partnership ideas should go through the Partner With Us page instead.

ACD 50 Under 50 is a Pan-African recognition platform celebrating leaders under 50 whose work is creating meaningful impact across business, technology, education, youth development, women’s empowerment, community impact, media and culture, diaspora leadership, and civic leadership.

Review the program information and submit the official nomination form through the Nominate a Leader page. Provide accurate biographical information, evidence of impact, and working contact details.

You can donate, volunteer, become an ambassador, sponsor or adopt a project, partner institutionally, attend events, submit a story, contribute to the newsroom, nominate a leader, or purchase Books and Shop for Impact products.

Volunteers support defined tasks, events, projects, research, operations, media, or fundraising activities. Ambassadors represent and advance ACD’s mission through advocacy, relationship building, awareness, and responsible community engagement.

Yes. Some volunteer roles can be completed remotely, while others require local or event-based participation. Available assignments depend on current needs, location, experience, and onboarding.

Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donors should retain their receipt and consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to their circumstances.

Where a project-specific designation is available, identify it in the donation form or contact ACD before giving. ACD will confirm whether the designation can be accepted and administered responsibly.

A merchandise or book purchase is a purchase. It should not automatically be treated as a charitable donation. Any separate donation amount and applicable receipt information should be reviewed independently.

Yes. ACD welcomes aligned corporations, foundations, universities, governments, diaspora organizations, nonprofits, media platforms, and technology partners. Start with the Partner With Us form.

Pan African News Media is ACD’s editorial platform for credible reporting, analysis, interviews, ideas, and development stories from Africa and the diaspora.

Pan African Half Hour is ACD’s video and conversation platform featuring leaders, builders, experts, and changemakers discussing African development, business, technology, leadership, policy, culture, and diaspora engagement. Visit the show page for recent episodes.

Use the official Story Submission page. Include a clear pitch or draft, location, sources, context, supporting links, your relationship to the story, and confirmation that you are authorized to share the material.

Use the Media Contributor Application on the Pan African News Media page. This pathway is for ongoing reporting, research, production, commentary, photography, audio, or video contributions.

Visit the Events & Summits page for current listings, registration information, program details, and access instructions.

Use the Press Room for the fact sheet, approved organizational description, spokesperson information, media resources, and press inquiry pathway.

Email [email protected], call (551) 266-4097, or use the official Contact page. The mailing address is 442 5th Avenue #1796, New York, NY 10018.

Use the form tied to your purpose: grants, partnership, sponsorship, project adoption, ambassador, volunteer, media contributor, story submission, event registration, donation, or 50 Under 50 nomination. Use the general Contact Form only when no specialized pathway fits.

Check your spam or promotions folder and confirm that the email address entered was correct. Response timing varies by request type and review requirements. For a necessary follow-up, contact ACD and include your name, submission type, and submission date.

Review the Privacy Policy for information about website data, forms, communications, service providers, cookies, retention, security, and user choices.

Use the Contact page and identify the exact page, link, form, device, browser, and issue. Screenshots and the time the problem occurred can help the team investigate.