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-- Home Features Home Who we are Mission Board of Directors USADF Leadership USADF Act FAQ Where We Work JOB OPPORTUNITIES View Opportunities Our Impact Results Congressional Budget Justification Oversight Sectors Agriculture Off-Grid Energy Youth-Led Enterprise WORK WITH US Apply For A Grant Opportunities Media Blog Press Releases Events Archive Home Features Home Who we are Mission Board of Directors USADF Leadership USADF Act FAQ Where We Work JOB OPPORTUNITIES View Opportunities Our Impact Results Congressional Budget Justification Oversight Sectors Agriculture Off-Grid Energy Youth-Led Enterprise WORK WITH US Apply For A Grant Opportunities Media Blog Press Releases Events Archive The United States African Development Foundation The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) is an independent U.S. government agency established by Congress to invest in African grassroots organizations, entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises. USADF's investments promote local economic development by increasing incomes, revenues and jobs, and creating pathways to prosperity for marginalized populations and underserved communities. Utilizing a community-led development approach, USADF provides seed capital and local project management assistance improving lives and impacting livelihoods while addressing some of Africa's biggest challenges around food insecurity, insufficient energy access, and unemployment, particularly among women and youth. Over the last five years, throughout Africa, with an emphasis on the Horn, Sahel and Great Lakes regions, USADF has invested more than $114 million dollars directly into over 1,000 African owned and operated entities and impacted over four million lives. View and download a copy of our fact sheet here. Boosting Food Security and Incomes Investing in Africa's Youth ince 2014, USADF has directly supported over 100 youth entrepreneurs in 30 countries, providing them with over $3 million of grant funding to launch and expand their businesses across Africa. Ending Energy Poverty Working on African solutions to accessing off-grid energy through innovative generation, distribution and household products. Addressing Africa's Youth Unemployment Gap USADF works to connect youth-led enterprises with seed capital, and unemployed youth with job skills Working with People with Disabilities USADF works with Africa's marginalized populations to create pathways to prosperity. In Benin, USADF is partnering with persons with disabilities to build "Community Gardens". These gardens are built with wider spaces for farmers with disabilities to navigate the rows. Supporting Farmers Across the Dairy Value Chain Mobilizing Women Entrepreneurs Building Resilient Communities in post-Ebola Liberia Featured Feb 19, 2020 Over a 1000% Increase in Revenue and Many Lives Lifted Out of Poverty in Mauritania Feb 19, 2020 Feb 19, 2020 Nov 26, 2019 Meet the Agripreneur Connecting Farmers in Kenya to New Markets Nov 26, 2019 Nov 26, 2019 Nov 26, 2019 Empowering A New Generation of Africans Through Animations Nov 26, 2019 Nov 26, 2019 Nov 26, 2019 Changing Lives Through Coffee in Uganda Nov 26, 2019 Nov 26, 2019 Nov 20, 2019 Improving Access to Electricity and Safe Appliances in Nigeria Nov 20, 2019 Nov 20, 2019 USADF In #Bukavu , #DRC , USADF & Citi Foundation are partnering to create pathways to prosperity for underserved youth. U… https://t.co/VpSQzgZCnK Mar 13, 2020, 9:02 AM USADF USADF's grantee, @ rwashoscco is the maker of the internationally-recognized Maraba Coffee brand that exports roaste… https://t.co/arlojMeKFZ Mar 12, 2020, 2:01 PM USADF From 2015-2019, the Gov. of #Benin contributed ~$5 million in matching funds to expand the impact of USADF programs… https://t.co/AjaQvPHjGX Mar 12, 2020, 11:02 AM USADF In #Senegal , from 2009 to 2019, USADF has invested $7.5 million in grant funding in more than 70 local enterprises.… https://t.co/aGJEHTOKgk Mar 12, 2020, 9:02 AM USADF In #Somalia , where nearly 70% of youth are unemployed, USADF is filling the skills gap by providing vocational trai… https://t.co/dcopMDXLRL Mar 11, 2020, 2:01 PM USADF is an independent U.S. Government agency established to support and invest in African owned and led enterprises that improve the lives and livelihoods of people in poor communities in Africa. Back To Top Subscribe EEO Policies Privacy Whistleblower Protection Contact Us USADF, 1400 I Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20005, United States 202-233-8800 info@usadf.gov...