The Foundation for Democracy in Africa

Founded in 1994, The Foundation for Democracy in Africa (FDA) is a 501(c)(3) not for profit, non-governmental, non-partisan institution headquartered in Washington, DC with offices in Miami, Florida, USA.

FDA is a development organization committed to promoting participatory democracy, economic growth and sustainable development throughout Africa.

FDA’s mission is to: 1) implement culturally sensitive programs designed to strengthen & enhance the fundamental principles of democracy, freedom & economic plurality throughout Africa, and 2) integrate emerging African democracies into the mainstream of the global economy, thus cultivating the pathway for peace and prosperity in Africa.

FDA carries out its mission by developing innovative and culturally sensitive strategies & programs that are designed to enhance human and institutional capacity, create opportunities that reduce poverty, foster democracy & good governance, and accelerate development in select sectors of Africa’s economy.