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USADF MISSION & PRIORITIES
Fostering Hope, Growth, and Goodwill In Africa
Vision:
To permanently end the poverty of all marginailized groups in Africa.
Mission:
To provide direct support to community organizations and enterprises that benefit under served and marginalized communities in Africa.
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Goals and Operating Principles:
The following list summarizes ADF core goals and operating principles. These goals provide guidance to ADF programming strategies and approaches, its organizational structures, and annual budgets priorities.
| (1) High effectiveness, low overhead: The efficient use of taxpayer funds is paramount in every decision made. While accomplishing tangible results is important, it is essential that USADF is accountable to use public monies in the most cost effective manner possible. Maintaining this priority moves USADF toward achieving the lowest overhead rate in the Federal government. |
| (2) Focus on marginalized communities: USADF is the only United States Government agency with a specific mission to provide direct development assistance to the most marginalized, under-privileged populations in Africa. These populations can be identified by geography, ethnicity, gender, age, or disability, and are often disenfranchised from the political, economic and social fabric of the broader society. |
| (3) Investing in Africans and their ideas: The Foundation trusts Africans to understand the challenges they face and to know the best approaches to resolving them. USADF also ensures that grantees have access to assistance from African experts in the design and implementation of projects. USADF’s development model empowers Africans in the decision-making and implementation process. |
| (4) Addressing social development needs and ensuring lasting economic results: The majority of the USADF program portfolio is devoted to income generating projects that produce jobs, better income levels, and tangible social benefits. In cases where the right opportunities exist, USADF helps marginalized populations develop their capacity to join the global economy. |
| (5) Encouraging and expanding African management: USADF programs in Africa are managed by Africans. When consultants are required most often African experts are selected. USADF values and has policies that ensure that Africans take leadership roles in developing, implementing, and managing foreign assistance. |
| (6) Maintaining the highest level of openness and transparency: As an organization primarily dependent on U.S. taxpayer funds an open and transparent organization is the best approach. The USADF strives to make it simple for people to know more about Africa, what USADF is doing, and exactly how program funds are being used. |