According to the UN more than 244 million people now live outside the country they were born in, an increase of 41 per cent since 2000. A new geography has been created through migration: the state is defined by lines on a map, whereas the nation is a global concept. We believe in the power of a connected community. That’s why, for more than 10 years, Society for Africans in the Diaspora Community has connected people who care with causes that matter for Africans in the Diaspora. Together we can improve our world. We strengthens the communities we serve by providing leadership, addressing community needs and assisting individuals and organizations, through our own networks, we contribute ideas, advice, and resources that support Society for Africans in the Diaspora's programs and initiatives, and strengthen the bonds between Africa and America.

We've created unconventional spaces to support community development, promote entrepreneurship, and connect young leaders with one another. A major actor in the processes of dialogue, sharing and learning of qualitative change in education aimed at promoting Africa. Our educational program gives Africans and Americans the opportunity to develop cultural exchanges and have valuable professional experiences in the fields of leadership, entrepreneurship, art and culture. Through our three programming arms – Arts, Education, and Community, we center art as a vehicle of social change, giving platform within our safe spaces to people of African decent and artists whose work honor, celebrate, and expand this dynamic, intersectional conversation, while inviting all in to explore, engage, and thrive within our collective evolution.

As Nelson Mandela says, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Education is the key to eliminating gender inequality, reducing poverty, creating a sustainable planet, preventing needless deaths and illness, and fostering peace. In a knowledge economy, education is the new currency by which community can maintain economic competitiveness and global prosperity. SAiD is providing the tools to support leadership development, promote entrepreneurship, and connect young leaders to each other.  Our Educational Program gives African and American students the opportunity to develop cultural exchanges and have valuable professional experiences in the fields of leadership, business management, technology and art.

In seeking new ways of building mutual understanding between the Africa and U.S., SAiD will launch a series of projects and events that explores areas of common interest and divergent views between the two continents. The program brings together experts, stakeholders, and participants in education, culture, philanthropy, arts, and media to discuss issues in a U.S.- Africa context. We recognize the importance of reaching out to those that will help foster policy dialogue on issues affecting immigration, education and long-term sustainable development in Africa. This will be a two-part event series,featuring top policy makers working in various ways to strengthen civic engagement, create pathways to education outside of the classroom, and protect and uplift the rights of immigrants and refugees.