The Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) of the African Union (AU) has officially launched the “My Africa, My Future” Civil Society Compendium, an initiative aimed at showcasing the powerful role civil society organisations (CSOs) and the Diaspora in advancing justice and reparations to Africa people.
In a statement on Tuesday, the AU said the compendium is part of ECOSOCC’s commitment to strengthening the African Union’s connection to its people and is aligned with the AU’s 2025 Theme of the Year, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations.”
The ‘My Africa My Future Compendium’ (MAMF) was conceived on 25th May 2025, as part of the Africa Day commemoration.
The compendium represents ECOSOCC’s commitment to make civil society visible, valued, and heard. This initiative creates a space for civil society to tell its own stories, share its solutions, and shape continental and global policy conversations from the grassroots.
As a digital and physical repository of civic excellence, My Africa, My Future aims to catalogue a wide range of impactful CSO-led initiatives, encourage interregional learning, and build a legacy of civil society action that will inform Africa’s development for years to come.
“With ‘My Africa, My Future,’ we are not only documenting action, but we are also acknowledging and elevating the indispensable role of civil society in shaping Africa’s future,” the statement quoted William Carew, ECOSOCC’s Head of Secretariat as saying.
“This compendium is a platform for recognition, and above all, for solidarity. It’s time the world hears the collective voice of African civil society on justice and reparations—clear, united, and unstoppable.”
The initiative invites CSOs from across Africa and the global African Diaspora to submit their work, with a focus on projects that champion justice and reparative action.
Selected contributions will be featured in the inaugural edition of the compendium and serve as inspiration for replication, scaling, and policy alignment.
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