We were born from the conviction that sustainable development requires more than vision: it demands concrete action, knowledge and a commitment to the territory.
We are an organisation that links strategy and implementation, working with communities, institutions and partners to turn knowledge into real impact through an integrated approach that develops strategic and innovative initiatives with measurable performance, contributing to sustainable development, particularly in coastal and island countries, with a focus on Portuguese-speaking African countries.
Our work is based on producing and collecting strategic data, on research, and on generating politically feasible results, as well as on building alliances with strategic stakeholders who contribute to concrete local action.
We operate through two complementary strands, which allow us to link different levels of intervention and strengthen the effectiveness of our overall strategy:
Our journey began in 2019 with the creation of the Efrican Foundation, a private non-profit organisation established in July of that year in the Autonomous Region of Príncipe, with the mission of promoting sustainable development in Africa by valuing natural capital and driving climate action. In 2021 we created Efrican – International Association for Sustainable Development, a Portuguese legal entity linked to the Foundation, which strengthened the team’s capacity to implement its global strategy in priority regions and respond effectively to emerging challenges.
Mission
To contribute to sustainable development in Africa by improving people’s quality of life, empowering communities and conserving the planet.
Our vision
To be a reference in the creation and implementation of sustainable solutions, contributing to a future that balances socioeconomic development and environmental preservation.
Values
- Credibility
- Trust
- Transparency
- Rigour
- Responsibility
- Inclusion
- Diversity
Efrican’s management and strategic direction are ensured by its elected Board of Directors, made up of professionals with recognised experience in environmental management, project coordination and sustainable development, and complemented by additional members who provide strategic oversight and contribute to the organisation’s technical, institutional and operational capacity, as defined in the association’s statutes.