NewsSeptember 12, 2026
Why locally led change matters now more than ever
Exploring the people, ideas and connections driving locally led change across African communities.
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A flagship program of ZOZAC Community
Local voices. Lasting change.
We connect local organizations, strengthen community leadership and help locally led ideas shape a more collaborative Africa.
One continent. Shared possibilities.
ACFLO. Stronger connections.
Local voices at the heart of a connected Africa.
Rooted in community. Connected across the continent.
Demonstration content and figures are illustrative, not verified ACFLO activities or partnerships.
25+
Countries reached
120+
Organizations connected
18
Active partnerships
45+
Community initiatives
Who we are
Building a stronger network of local organizations.
The African Congress For Local Organizations (ACFLO) is a flagship program of ZOZAC Community. We create space for local organizations to connect, share knowledge and strengthen the work they do in their communities.
From neighborhood initiatives to continental conversations, we believe lasting progress begins with people closest to the challenges.
Our focus
What we do
Six interconnected ways we support and connect local action across the continent.
Capacity Building
Equipping local leaders with practical skills, tools and opportunities to grow their impact.
Learn moreNetworking & Collaboration
Creating meaningful connections between community organizations across borders.
Learn moreKnowledge Sharing
Making lessons from the field accessible to the people doing the work.
Learn moreCommunity Development
Supporting locally led ideas that address real needs in communities.
Learn moreAdvocacy & Engagement
Amplifying local voices in conversations that shape development.
Learn moreRegional Connections
Bridging geographies and sectors to build a more collaborative Africa.
Learn moreFeatured convening
The conversations that move us forward
Demonstration event · November 2026
ACFLO Executive Summit 2026
A space to exchange ideas, strengthen connections and shape a more collaborative future for locally led development.
Douala, Cameroon
Perspectives
Stories from the network
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ACFLO in motion
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Our community
Meet the network
Discover some of the organizations represented in this demonstration directory.
ACD
NGOAfrica Community Development Initiative
Douala, Cameroon
A locally rooted ngo advancing community development through community-led collaboration in Douala, Cameroon.
Community DevelopmentView profile
YAC
Youth OrganizationYouth Action Collective
Kampala, Uganda
A locally rooted youth organization advancing youth empowerment through community-led collaboration in Kampala, Uganda.
Youth EmpowermentView profile
GFN
CSOGreen Futures Network
Lagos, Nigeria
A locally rooted cso advancing climate action through community-led collaboration in Lagos, Nigeria.
Climate ActionView profile
WLG
NGOWomen Lead Ghana
Accra, Ghana
A locally rooted ngo advancing women’s leadership through community-led collaboration in Accra, Ghana.
Women’s LeadershipView profile
Connections
Partners in possibility
ZOZAC Community
Community Development Africa
African Youth Network
Global Local Action Initiative
Community Impact Partners
Africa Capacity Hub
Across Africa
A network without borders
Explore a sample of countries represented in the demonstration network.
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Cameroon
18 organizations · 7 activities
Explore organizations 🇺🇬Uganda
12 organizations · 4 activities
Explore organizations 🇳🇬Nigeria
22 organizations · 9 activities
Explore organizations 🇬🇭Ghana
14 organizations · 5 activities
Explore organizations 🇰🇪Kenya
17 organizations · 6 activities
Explore organizations 🇹🇿Tanzania
11 organizations · 4 activities
Explore organizations 🇷🇼Rwanda
9 organizations · 3 activities
Explore organizations 🇸🇳Senegal
10 organizations · 4 activities
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Be part of the ACFLO network.
Connect with organizations, discover opportunities and contribute to stronger local action across Africa.