Pillar Three

Fostering Peace & Productivity

Building bridges, sparking dialogue, and inspiring collaborative action across Africa.

Why Peace & Productivity?

Sustainable growth requires more than just skills and funding—it requires a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and constructive dialogue. Our Promotion pillar creates safe spaces for young leaders to engage with critical issues, celebrate successes, and build the social capital needed for lasting impact.

Through regional forums, productivity challenges, and an ambassador network, we cultivate an ecosystem where innovation thrives and communities prosper.

Safe Spaces for Bold Conversations

Dialogue & Action Forums

Quarterly regional events where youth leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and community organizers come together to tackle pressing social issues.

Open Dialogue

Structured panel discussions and breakout sessions on topics like governance, economic inclusion, climate action, and cultural harmony.

Actionable Outcomes

Each forum concludes with a set of commitments—joint projects, policy recommendations, or community initiatives that participants pledge to pursue.

Pan-African Reach

Forums rotate across key African cities, ensuring diverse perspectives and fostering cross-border collaboration.

What to Expect at a Forum

Keynote Speakers

Visionary leaders sharing insights on innovation, leadership, and social change

Interactive Workshops

Hands-on sessions on conflict resolution, negotiation, and collaborative problem-solving

Networking Opportunities

Connect with fellow change-makers, potential partners, and mentors

Community Commitments

Leave with concrete action plans and accountability partnerships

Gamified Learning & Competition

HFA Productivity Challenge

An annual, continent-wide competition that challenges teams of young entrepreneurs to design and pilot solutions to real-world problems—in just 90 days.

01

Application & Team Formation

Submit your idea and assemble a diverse team (ages 18-35)

02

90-Day Sprint

Receive coaching, resources, and weekly check-ins as you build

03

Demo Day

Pitch your solution to judges, investors, and community leaders

04

Scale & Support

Top teams receive seed funding and access to the HFA Innovation Lab

Why Participate?

  • Real-world experience building solutions under tight deadlines
  • Expert mentorship from industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs
  • Cash prizes & funding for top-performing teams
  • Media exposure and recognition across the continent

Past Winners

2023 Winner

CleanWater Tech

Low-cost water purification system now serving 10,000+ households

2022 Winner

EduConnect

Digital platform connecting rural students with online tutors

2021 Winner

AgriLink

Mobile marketplace linking smallholder farmers to urban buyers

Represent. Amplify. Inspire.

HFA Ambassador Program

Join a select group of passionate advocates who spread the HFA mission on campuses, in communities, and across digital platforms.

Campus Ambassadors

Organize workshops, info sessions, and recruitment drives at your university or college.

  • Host HFA events on campus
  • Connect students to programs
  • Build local chapters

Digital Ambassadors

Create content, manage social media campaigns, and engage online communities.

  • Produce video testimonials
  • Run social media campaigns
  • Write blog posts & articles

Community Ambassadors

Partner with local organizations, co-host events, and mobilize grassroots support.

  • Organize community forums
  • Build local partnerships
  • Recruit program participants

Ambassador Benefits

Leadership Development

Exclusive training, workshops, and skill-building sessions

Global Network

Connect with ambassadors across Africa and beyond

Recognition & Perks

Certificates, merchandise, and priority access to HFA events

Upcoming Events

Join us at our next forum, challenge, or ambassador gathering.

Dialogue Forum

West Africa Youth Leadership Summit

March 15-16, 2024
Accra, Ghana

A two-day forum bringing together 200+ young leaders to discuss economic empowerment, digital transformation, and regional collaboration.

Productivity Challenge

2024 HFA Productivity Challenge Kickoff

April 1, 2024
Virtual (Pan-African)

Applications open for this year's challenge! Submit your innovative solution and compete for seed funding and mentorship support.

Ready to Make Your Voice Heard?

Whether you want to attend a forum, join the challenge, or become an ambassador, there's a place for you in the HFA community.