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African Coalitionfor Development
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501(c)(3) NonprofitNew York HeadquartersPan-African MissionMedia-Ready Resources
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African Coalition for Development at a glance.
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Official NameAfrican Coalition for Development
Often referenced as ACD.
Organization TypeRegistered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Federal Tax IDEIN: 99-2110106
United States nonprofit identification.
Headquarters442 5th Avenue #1796
New York, NY 10018
New York, NY 10018
Core PositionOnly Africa can save Africa. The world can partner with her.
Primary FocusAfrica-led development
Projects, grants, leadership, media, partnerships, education, empowerment, and community impact.
Approved Description
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African Coalition for Development is a registered 501(c)(3) Pan-African nonprofit organization advancing Africa-led development through community projects, grants, leadership, media, partnerships, education, empowerment, food security, innovation, and institutional collaboration. Headquartered in New York, ACD connects African and diaspora leaders, communities, professionals, and partners to support practical solutions and amplify credible African voices.
Attribution: African Coalition for Development. EIN: 99-2110106.
Interview Topics
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Africa-led community development
Local ownership, project design, community partnership, implementation, and sustainable impact.
Youth, women, and education
Leadership pipelines, enterprise, skills, educational opportunity, and women’s economic empowerment.
Food security and agriculture
Community farming, local production, rural livelihoods, agricultural capacity, and resilient systems.
Technology and entrepreneurship
African innovation, founders, digital opportunity, technology access, and business-led development.
Diaspora and institutional collaboration
Responsible partnership, cross-border networks, investment, knowledge exchange, and coalition building.
African narrative and leadership recognition
Pan African News Media, Pan African Half Hour, 50 Under 50, public leadership, and credible storytelling.
Executive Spokesperson
Olanrewaju Jay Adewole
Executive Director / President
Available for conversations on ACD’s mission, Africa-led development, business and innovation, youth empowerment, diaspora engagement, leadership, partnerships, and institutional strategy.
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Executive Spokesperson
Gédéon Baleke
Secretary General / Vice President II
Available for conversations on diplomacy, public leadership, youth development, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sustainable Development Goals, coalition building, and Pan-African collaboration.
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Current ACD platforms and initiatives.
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ACD 50 Under 50
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View 50 Under 50 →African Development Summit
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Visit the Summit page →Africa Forward Monthly
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