Who We Are
Connecting the African Diaspora for Shared Progress
African Diaspora United for Development brings people, communities, institutions and partners together to strengthen connections, expand opportunity and advance sustainable development across the United States, Africa and the global African diaspora.
Programs & Community
Our Work in Action
Programs rooted in community needs, connection, wellbeing and opportunity.
Getting Settled
Helping newcomers and diaspora families navigate information, referrals, stabilization and pathways toward community connection.
Fit Kids
Supporting youth wellbeing, healthy development and positive community participation.
Engage-Connect
Building relationships, networks and meaningful engagement across diaspora communities.
ADUD Frameworks
How ADUD Creates Impact
Four institutional frameworks guide how ADUD acts, defines outcomes, engages participants and partners, and mobilizes collective action.
H.E.L.P.
Helping; Educating, Encouraging and Empowering; Leading; Promoting philanthropy, solidarity and unity.
Explore H.E.L.P. → Organization-Wide Outcome FrameworkU.P.L.I.F.T.
Unity; Preeminence; Leadership; Impact; Fellowship; Transformation.
Explore U.P.L.I.F.T. → Participant & Partner Engagement PathwayC.L.I.P.S.
Connect; Learn; Invest; Partner; Serve.
Explore C.L.I.P.S. → Civic & Collective-Action FrameworkM.O.R.E.
Mobilize; Organize; Represent; Elevate.
Explore M.O.R.E. →Accountability & Results
Evidence of Impact
ADUD is strengthening how we document results, preserve program history and present verified evidence of community and institutional impact.
Results & Metrics
Verified measures and documented results from ADUD’s work.
View Results →Program Highlights
Selected programs, initiatives and implementation milestones.
Explore Highlights →Impact Stories
Stories and experiences that demonstrate how ADUD’s work reaches people and communities.
Read Stories →Collaboration
Partnerships That Move Communities Forward
ADUD works with governments, development organizations, corporations, universities, funders and diaspora professionals to build practical collaborations around shared goals.
Take Part
Ways to Get Involved
Contribute your time, expertise, participation or financial support through the pathway that best fits you.
Volunteer
Contribute time, skills and professional expertise to ADUD’s work.
Volunteer With ADUD →Open Opportunities
Explore current opportunities to serve, contribute, collaborate or participate.
View Opportunities →Programs & Events
Connect through participant opportunities, community activities and ADUD events.
Explore Programs & Events →Support the Mission
Help strengthen programs, partnerships, institutional capacity and the infrastructure needed to serve communities effectively.
Give to ADUD →Other Ways to Give →
Stay Connected
Latest from ADUD
Follow ADUD news, institutional insights and the voices shaping diaspora engagement and development.
ADUD News
Institutional announcements, program updates and developments from across ADUD.
Read ADUD News →Insights
Perspectives, analysis and thought leadership on diaspora, community and development issues.
Explore Insights →The Voice of the African Diaspora®
ADUD’s media platform for stories, commentary and dialogue from across the African diaspora.
Explore VOAD →