We exist to lay lasting foundations for African communities. Our work advances community development by funding and building capacity for grassroots, youth-led infrastructure and innovation; advances education by training African youth and diaspora changemakers to design and deliver local solutions; relieves poverty and promotes economic independence through grants and bursaries for young people in financial need; and publishes research on grassroots innovation and community infrastructure outcomes. Our mission is to put African youth and diaspora changemakers at the foundation of communities built to last — in Nigeria, across Africa, and internationally.
Read our storyFunding, partnerships and capacity-building for grassroots, youth-led innovation and infrastructure across Africa and African communities, laying lasting foundations for sustainable local development.
See our community workTraining, mentorship and practical resources in innovation, enterprise and community-building for youth in Nigeria, Africa and the diaspora, equipping changemakers to design and deliver lasting local solutions.
Explore our programmesGrants, bursaries and practical support for young African and diaspora youth who are in financial need, to help them secure employment, entrepreneurship or a sustainable livelihood.
See career pathwaysResearch and published evidence on grassroots innovation and community infrastructure outcomes for African youth and diaspora communities, to advance public understanding and inform policy and practice.
Read our papersA one-day career exploration forum for all secondary school students in Ibadan. Meet professionals, explore diverse careers, and discover your path forward.
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Weekly insights and career guidance from our experts, connecting African youth and diaspora changemakers to global exposure.
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Empowering African youth and the diaspora through social-impact storytelling and community-driven initiatives.
Explore moreExplore tech, business, media, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and social impact. For each path, we explain what the job actually is, the skills you need, realistic salary ranges in Nigeria, and how to get started today.
Remote jobs, international scholarships, visa-sponsored roles. Learn how to position yourself to compete globally—whether you're building your career in Nigeria, elsewhere in Africa, or in the diaspora.
Connect with professionals who've been where you are. Get answers to real questions, learn from their mistakes, and get accountability from people who care about your success.
Real students, real mentors, real impact. Get a glimpse of Cimentar Futuro in action and the youth and diaspora changemakers building their own futures.
We publish comprehensive policy papers and research reports on labour-market outcomes and the future of work for African and diaspora youth.
View papersOur latest transactions across Stripe and our UK and Nigerian bank accounts: every amount in and every amount out.
View the ledgerWhat it costs to keep the foundation running each month: the core tools, services and admin, and nothing optional.
See our running costsHow we keep youth safe, and how to tell our safeguarding lead about anything that worries you.
Report a concernMentor a student, partner your institution, or fuel the mission with a gift. Every hour and every naira moves a youth closer to economic independence.