Testimony of a Painful Experience
Tell your story in your own words. You may use a different name and leave contact information blank.
HomeAbout UASCOur PurposeMission and VisionProgramsOur NetworkHumanitarian OrganizationsStartupsQualified Graduates and African TalentDiasporaGlobal PartnersHumanitarian Organization formStartup formDiaspora formPartnershipsDonateNews and UpdatesShare a testimonyReports (2019–2026)
Testimonies & Reports
Share a personal testimony about a painful experience or prepare a community report. Your story remains yours; include only details you feel safe sharing.
Reports
Choose a year to explore community reports or prepare a report about an event in that year.
No published reports for 2019 yet.
Open or close report form ↗
Use Submit to email testimonies, reports and requests for assistance. Do not include names or identifying details of others without their consent.
UASC AFRICA
Building Through Collaboration
Many communities face urgent needs, while local organizations and talented people lack the connections or resources to respond effectively. UASC aims to bridge these gaps by bringing people and institutions together to share expertise, build partnerships and develop practical solutions.
Our approach
Our approach begins with listening to communities and recognizing the work of local organizations, including those whose contributions receive little visibility. By connecting their efforts with professional expertise, diaspora networks and potential supporters, we seek to strengthen initiatives in education, health, livelihoods, innovation, climate resilience and peacebuilding. Guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UASC promotes inclusive collaboration, respect for cultural heritage and opportunities for refugees and immigrants to participate. Together, we aim to advance development led by communities and lasting progress rooted in dignity.
About UASC
Communities at the heart of collaboration.
Underserved communities around the world face barriers to safety, education, healthcare, clean water, food security and meaningful economic opportunities. For refugees, internally displaced people and immigrants, these challenges can be compounded by the loss of homes, livelihoods, support networks and access to essential services. Conflict, insecurity and gender-based violence can deepen vulnerability, disrupt families and undermine the wellbeing of entire communities.
These difficulties persist when resources fail to reach those who need them, services are fragmented, and affected people have limited influence over decisions that shape their lives. Local humanitarian organizations may understand community needs but lack funding, visibility or access to partners. At the same time, skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, young people and diaspora communities may have valuable knowledge and resources without clear pathways to contribute.
Addressing these challenges requires coordinated action developed with the people affected. Communities must help identify priorities, shape solutions and assess whether assistance meets their needs. Immediate support should connect with longer-term opportunities that strengthen safety, dignity, livelihoods and community resilience.
United Africa for Sustainable Communities (UASC) is being developed as a collaborative network connecting humanitarian organizations, startups, qualified professionals, diaspora communities and partners. Rooted in African communities and open to collaboration around the world, UASC aims to bring local knowledge, skills, innovation and resources together to address shared challenges and help support reach underserved populations more effectively.
Through collaboration, we seek to advance education, gender equality, health, food and water security, decent work, innovation, climate resilience, peaceful communities and effective partnerships. We aim to connect humanitarian assistance with opportunities for learning, employment, entrepreneurship and participation in community life.
Preventing gender-based violence and supporting the dignity, safety and inclusion of women and girls are central to this vision. UASC seeks to encourage community awareness, advocacy and collaboration with appropriate services, while strengthening women’s participation in decisions that affect their lives.
We also seek to amplify youth voices through advocacy, civic engagement and leadership. By helping young people work alongside community organizations, professionals and partners, UASC aims to support their meaningful participation in identifying problems, developing practical responses and contributing to a more inclusive society.
Our approach begins with listening and shared responsibility. We seek to work with the people assistance is intended to serve, recognize their knowledge and build solutions together. Through these relationships, UASC strives to strengthen local leadership, expand opportunity and support sustainable community wellbeing.
OUR PURPOSE
Shared purpose.
Local leadership.
United Africa for Sustainable Communities (UASC) exists to connect people, organizations, knowledge and resources so that support reaches underserved communities and responds to the challenges they face. Our purpose is to strengthen safety, dignity and access to opportunities for people affected by poverty, conflict, displacement and exclusion, including refugees, internally displaced people and immigrants.
We bring together humanitarian organizations, startups, skilled professionals, diaspora communities and global partners to support solutions shaped by local needs and expertise. By strengthening collaboration, we aim to help resources reach those who need them, improve coordination and give affected communities a meaningful voice in decisions that influence their lives.
Our work connects immediate assistance with longer-term access to education, healthcare, food, clean water, skills and livelihoods. Guided by the Sustainable Development Goals, we seek to strengthen local leadership and help communities across Africa and beyond build a safer, more resilient and sustainable future.
Mission
To connect underserved communities, humanitarian organizations, startups, skilled professionals, diaspora communities and global partners so that assistance, knowledge and resources reach those who need them. Through locally led collaboration, UASC aims to address urgent needs and expand access to education, healthcare, essential services and sustainable livelihoods, including for refugees, internally displaced people and immigrants.
Vision
A future where communities across Africa and beyond live in safety and dignity, have equitable access to essential services and meaningful opportunities, and shape the decisions that affect their lives. We envision resilient communities where poverty, displacement and exclusion do not determine a person’s future.
Approach
We begin by listening to communities and working with them to identify priorities, develop solutions and assess results. We connect local expertise with partners, skills and resources to improve coordination and help assistance reach people facing the greatest barriers. By linking immediate support with education, skills, livelihoods and stronger local organizations, we aim to build lasting resilience. Our approach centers inclusion, accountability and respect for cultural identity, guided by the Sustainable Development Goals.
PROGRAMS
UASC programs aim to address priorities identified by underserved communities, including refugees, internally displaced people and immigrants. By connecting local organizations with skilled professionals, diaspora communities and global partners, we seek to link immediate assistance with lasting opportunities for safety, dignity and sustainable livelihoods.
Education, Skills & Opportunity
Expand access to education, scholarships, practical training, internships and employment pathways, helping people develop skills and pursue meaningful opportunities.
Women & Youth Leadership
Support women and young people through mentoring, leadership development and entrepreneurship. Strengthen their participation in community decisions and efforts to prevent gender-based violence.
Food & Water Security
Support community-led efforts to improve food security, sustainable agriculture, access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene.
Climate & Environmental Resilience
Promote environmental protection, responsible resource use and practical approaches that help communities prepare for and respond to climate-related challenges.
Health & Humanitarian Support
Connect people affected by poverty, conflict and emergencies with healthcare information, essential assistance and local support services. Strengthen coordination so that help responds to identified needs and reaches those facing the greatest barriers.
Startups, Technology & AI
Connect entrepreneurs and startups with mentoring, technical skills, partners and funding opportunities. Support responsible use of technology and AI to address community needs and create livelihoods.
Refugee & Immigrant Inclusion
Help refugees, internally displaced people and immigrants access reliable information, education, training, employment pathways and community support to rebuild their lives with dignity.
Peacebuilding & Community Action
Support dialogue, peace education and locally led initiatives that strengthen trust, prevent violence and help communities recover from conflict. Encourage cultural expression and shared activities that bring people together.
Partnerships & Diaspora Connections
Build relationships among humanitarian organizations, startups, skilled professionals, diaspora communities and global partners. Connect local expertise with knowledge, resources and support to advance priorities defined by communities.
Gender-Based Violence Prevention & Survivor Support
UASC aims to work with local partners to prevent gender-based violence, promote safety and dignity, and connect survivors with trusted, confidential health, protection and legal services where available.
Advocacy & Civic Voice
Help communities communicate their needs, share their experiences and participate meaningfully in decisions that affect their lives. Promote inclusion, accountability and equitable access to services and opportunities.
Our Network
One network.
Shared opportunities.
UASC brings together five connected communities: humanitarian organizations, startups, skilled professionals, diaspora communities and global partners. Together, they connect local expertise with knowledge, resources and opportunities to address priorities identified by underserved communities across Africa and beyond.
Refugees, internally displaced people and immigrants are part of this network as people with skills, experience and ideas to contribute, as well as people who may need support. We aim to create meaningful pathways for participation, collaboration and access to assistance.
HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP
Tell us about your organization.
Complete one organization information form. Select whether the person leading the organization is a man or a woman, then tell us about its work, team and partnership goals.
Your application summary
Review the details below. You can copy or download them to share when UASC opens its membership channel.
← Back to Our NetworkSTARTUP
Tell us about your startup.
Use this form to describe your venture, its progress, expansion plans, and the funding or support you seek. Fields marked * are required.
Your startup application
Review your answers. You can copy or download the application to share when UASC opens its contact channel.
← Back to Our NetworkFunding is not currently available through this preview. Completing this form does not constitute an application for an active grant or investment program.
DIASPORA MEMBERSHIP
Connect your experience to community impact.
For Africans living outside their country of origin who want to share skills, knowledge, networks or support with communities across Africa. Fields marked * are required.
Your diaspora profile
Review your answers. You can copy or download your profile to share when UASC opens its contact channel.
← Back to Our NetworkUASC Partners
STAY INFORMED
← Our Network
UASC Africa · Working together
Humanitarian Organizations
How we work together
UASC Africa works alongside nonprofits, NGOs and community-based organizations to identify local priorities, coordinate action and develop joint initiatives. By combining community knowledge, technical expertise and available resources, we aim to strengthen each organization’s capacity and expand its impact.
Shared strengths and opportunities
Collaboration includes sharing experience and tools, peer learning, project development, partner introductions and relevant training or funding opportunities. Local organizations retain their identity and lead work with their communities.
Recognizing community dedication
Across our communities, many local organizations carry out outstanding work through volunteer service, dedication and sustained effort, yet their contributions often receive little visibility or recognition. UASC Africa aims to highlight their achievements, amplify their voices and help ensure that their experience and community leadership are valued when partnerships and opportunities are developed.
Standing alongside local organizations
We seek to build lasting relationships with these organizations, work alongside them and connect them with peers, expertise and relevant opportunities. Through shared learning, encouragement and joint action, we aim to strengthen their capacity, help sustain their work and support them in continuing to serve their communities with confidence. Recognition begins with listening to the people they serve and respecting local leadership.
Opportunities depend on partner availability and eligibility criteria; participation does not guarantee funding or placement.
← Our Network
UASC Africa · Working together
Startups
How we work together
UASC Africa connects entrepreneurs and emerging businesses with organizations, professionals and partners who can help develop practical solutions for community needs. We bring together ideas, skills and technology to support sustainable businesses and local livelihoods.
Shared strengths and opportunities
Collaboration can include mentoring, business training, testing solutions with community partners, professional connections and information about grants, investment calls and market opportunities.
Opportunities depend on partner availability and eligibility criteria; participation does not guarantee funding or placement.
← Our Network
UASC Africa · Working together
Diaspora
How we work together
UASC Africa builds bridges between diaspora communities and locally led initiatives across Africa. Together, we combine lived experience, professional knowledge, cultural connections and resources to strengthen communities and create shared opportunities.
Shared strengths and opportunities
Diaspora members can contribute through mentorship, knowledge exchange, research, project partnerships, volunteering and support for community initiatives. UASC also shares relevant opportunities for participation and collaboration across borders.
Opportunities depend on partner availability and eligibility criteria; participation does not guarantee funding or placement.
← Our Network
UASC Africa · Working together
Qualified Talent
How we work together
UASC Africa brings graduates, professionals, researchers and people with practical expertise together with community organizations and initiatives that need their skills. Collaboration matches knowledge with local priorities and creates opportunities to learn and contribute.
Shared strengths and opportunities
Participation can include mentorship, volunteering, joint research, technical support, project development and access to relevant training, internship and employment announcements.
Opportunities depend on partner availability and eligibility criteria; participation does not guarantee funding or placement.
← Our Network
UASC Africa · Working together
Global Partners
How we work together
UASC Africa connects institutions, foundations, businesses and universities with community organizations to develop partnerships around priorities identified by affected communities. Partners combine technical expertise, research, networks and resources with local leadership.
Shared strengths and opportunities
Collaboration can include joint projects, capacity building, knowledge exchange, innovation and responsible resource mobilization. Clear roles, shared objectives and accountability guide each partnership.
Opportunities depend on partner availability and eligibility criteria; participation does not guarantee funding or placement.