Mission & Vision
Our Mission
A relevant, effective and responsive philanthropy for building equitable and just societies in Africa.
Our Vision
APN’s mission is to elevate the power of philanthropic giving practices
Our Values
APN values are premised on Ubuntu Philosophy – I am, because you are!
Solidarity
We believe in solidarity as an element of human association that emphasizes the cohesive social bonds that hold a group of people together, allows them to feel valued and understood, and is based on community interests, objectives, and standards.
Inclusiveness
We value and encompass ‘the breadth and depth of human differences’, including but not limited to differences of ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation and identification, age, class, economic circumstance, religion, ability, geography and philosophy.
Innovation
We invest in diverse knowledge products that are insightful of African-grounded experiences, as we adapt our cultures and practices by unlocking the inherent power and wisdom we have as communities in defining, shaping and determining our own development.
Accountability
We hold ourselves to a high standard of ethical conduct, and encourage the same of our members, actors and stakeholders in the philanthropy field.
Our Approach
Embracing Partnerships And Inclusion
APN focuses more explicitly towards the multi-stakeholder end of the philanthropy spectrum. Our emphasis lies in promoting philanthropy not only as a practice of giving, but also as an act of participation, empathy, and trust. We view philanthropy as a chain of solidarity—a powerful tool for African development.
APN remains true to its mission and values by embracing partnerships, distributed leadership, narrative building, data-driven systems change, gender and inclusion, and meaningful participation of young people in all our operations and relationships.
