We are a cutting edge nonprofit that partners with Africa’s visionary leaders to support democracy and free and fair elections.

THE PROBLEMs

Over the past decade, democracy has been in steady retreat across much of Africa as political freedoms decline, attempts are made to stifle civil society, muzzle the press, dismantle democratic institutions, and restrictions on presidential term limits are lifted. Pro-reform leaders -- both inside government and those on the outside, in the political opposition and civil society -- often lack the support and global connections that are required to address these problems and advance social change.

Our team at Vanguard Africa addresses this void by partnering with the best and bravest pro-democracy leaders in Africa.

We address the causes of democratic backsliding, not its symptoms. We support ethical leaders with the expert guidance, strategy and global connections that are required in the 21st century to advance genuine reform and meet citizens’ democratic aspirations.

Our SolutionS

Vanguard Africa offers a holistic and broad spectrum of support to strengthen the capacity and impact of pro-democracy leaders. 

Among the expert services we are able provide:

• Public Advocacy and International Media Support – Access to international media outlets and top journalists is crucial for pro-reform leaders, particularly those who operate in highly repressive environments. A sustained international spotlight is often missing, allowing abusive regimes and their machinery of repression to thrive in the darkness. Our unmatched professional network will counteract this negative trend, leading to your increased influence and notoriety -- domestically, regionally and internationally -- while also positively impacting your fundraising efforts by opening up new channels of donor support.
  

• Access to Influential Leaders – Opening lines of communication and building trusted, long-term relationships with key pro-democracy groups, civic leaders, elected officials and policymakers -- in Washington, DC and internationally -- will be absolutely critical for your success. We will work closely with you and our trusted contacts to build relationships with these influential leaders. This network of allies will, in turn, propel your reform agenda, hone your skills, as well as your plans to advance social change.
  

• Research, Trainings and Surveys – Collectively, our team has decades of relevant experience, and are thus well positioned to organize in-country polls, surveys and focus groups for pro-reform leaders that will measure existing levels of support and potential weaknesses. Our experts are also available to provide tailored trainings on a range of related issues, including high impact public advocacy, effective use of social media, media trainings, and how to both develop and implement a reform agenda. Depending on your specific needs, we can scale up immediately, tapping into pre-existing networks to provide unparalleled support.

At Vanguard Africa, our guiding philosophy is based on building profoundly personal connections, support and solidarity. Due to our wide-ranging expertise built over several decades in the field, we can adapt to provide a range of additional services that are tailor-made to fit your needs, from coalition building and social education efforts to direct on-the-ground support.

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