The Impact We Make
The ADF launched its flagship program, the Amadou Diallo Memorial Scholarship Program, in partnership with the Bronx Community College (BCC), a City University of New York (CUNY) institution two decades ago. With the advent of a powerful Black Lives Matter movement and increased societal focus on racial injustice, the ADF has deepened its impact by expanding its scholarship initiative into a full youth empowerment program to include workforce and leadership development via the following initiatives:
ADF Memorial Scholarship Program
The ADF Memorial Scholarship Program has evolved from a one-off scholarship program to a full academic scholarship that provides mentorship and leadership development from day one through graduation with partner colleges and programs.
Submit ApplicationADF Computer Center — The Bakeli Partnership
Through our Bakeli Partnership, the ADF aims to train 4,000 African youths in web and software development skills over the next four years. A virtual internship program will allow ADF Scholars to learn and grow with organizations across the globe.
Apply TodayYouth Empowerment & Leadership Campaign
The Youth Empowerment & Leadership program transitions women and girls—particularly in Guinea and Senegal—from just supporting their basic/digital literacy to implementing comprehensive workforce development and entrepreneurial opportunities for the female population in West Africa.
Support Our YouthsBridging the Divide Initiative
The ADF promotes global citizenship by connecting youths in West Africa with the African Diaspora to develop open and resourceful communications. We are building a supportive and empowering youth network that can be mobilized as change agents for sustainable global development.
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