The mission of Friends of Africa International (FAI) is to promote human rights, social justice, democracy and good governance in Africa.

FAI seeks to bridge the gap between State institutions and the civil society using a human rights framework in order to promote the implementation...
[ view more ]

The mission of Friends of Africa International (FAI) is to promote human rights, social justice, democracy and good governance in Africa.

FAI seeks to bridge the gap between State institutions and the civil society using a human rights framework in order to promote the implementation of economic, social and cultural rights in Africa.

By studying the role of international assistance in promoting and sustaining democracy in post-conflict and conflict-prone settings, FAI projects ultimately support the development of credible and efficient electoral process and assist in building public confidence by ensuring the professional management of elections and by increasing the level of access and turn out of voters.
[ view less ]

Women's Rights:
FAI is also committed to research, advocacy and education on legislation pertaining to violence against women and children in Africa. This include trafficking in women/children for the purpose of prostitution. FAI will conduct an in-depth study on legal regime on trafficking...
[ view more ]

Women's Rights:
FAI is also committed to research, advocacy and education on legislation pertaining to violence against women and children in Africa. This include trafficking in women/children for the purpose of prostitution. FAI will conduct an in-depth study on legal regime on trafficking as well as advocacy for documentation of violations. This happening albeit for children by way of the United Nations Secretary General’s Report on violence against children.

HIV/AIDS & African Military:
FAI is committed to collaborate with military commanders and planners, regional and international institutions, as well as researchers to build on what already exists and conduct a comprehensive baseline study to determine the level of information about HIV/AIDS, the availability of condoms, testing and health services, and the quality of screening within military populations before, during and after peacekeeping operations.
[ view less ]

FAI's annual Pan African Youth Leadership Forum seeks to provide African youth with the essential education and training necessary for leadership, and to offer a forum for youth to share their unique knowledge and experiences among their colleagues.

FAI seeks to encourage youth...
[ view more ]

FAI's annual Pan African Youth Leadership Forum seeks to provide African youth with the essential education and training necessary for leadership, and to offer a forum for youth to share their unique knowledge and experiences among their colleagues.

FAI seeks to encourage youth engagement in continent wide initiatives in order to strengthen their commitment and understanding of development structures, and promote their meaningful participation in development alternatives.

FAI seeks to strengthen and sustain the ongoing dialogue between young future leaders and current African leaders on renewing and strengthening democracy in Africa in order to put it beyond reversal.

[ view less ]