A Pan-African institution committed to strengthening cross-cultural dialogue

CACDP brings together individuals and institutions from all African countries and the diaspora to foster unity, empower communities, and shape Africa’s global voice.

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About Us
Who We Are

The Centre for African Cultural Diplomacy and Peacebuilding (CACDP) is a visionary organization created to harness Africa’s cultural diversity as a tool for unity, cooperation, and sustainable development. We promote intercultural understanding, strengthen peacebuilding systems, and empower Africans with the digital skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

CACDP operates at the intersection of:

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Our Strategic Pillars
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Cross-Cultural Diplomacy

We create platforms that promote cultural exchange, heritage preservation, and intercultural dialogue across African nations.

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Peacebuilding & Conflict Transformation

CACDP strengthens peace structures through training, mediation programs, policy engagement, and community-led conflict prevention.

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Digital Citizenship & Online Safety

We empower Africans with digital literacy, cyber-awareness, ethical online behavior, and responsible digital engagement.

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Leadership & Governance

CACDP trains emerging African leaders in diplomacy, cultural intelligence, ethics, and inclusive governance.

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Research & Policy Advocacy

We produce evidence-based research that shapes public policy, informs institutions, and supports sustainable development.

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Pan-African Collaboration

We connect Africans across borders to build unity, solidarity, and shared development aspirations.

OUR GLOBAL & CONTINENTAL ALIGNMENTS
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

CACDP supports key SDGs, including:

Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions

By advancing peacebuilding, community dialogue, and conflict prevention.

SDG 16

Quality Education

Through capacity-building, leadership training, and digital literacy programs.

SDG 4

Reduced Inequalities

By promoting inclusive cultural dialogue and giving voice to marginalized groups.

SDG 10

Partnerships for the Goals

By working with governments, academia, international agencies, and civil society.

SDG 17
African Union Agenda 2063 Alignment
CACDP actively contributes to:

We help build the “Africa We Want” through cultural diplomacy, digital empowerment, and peacebuilding innovation.

Aspiration 1: A prosperous Africa
Aspiration 2: An integrated continent
Aspiration 3: Good governance, democracy, and peace
Aspiration 4: Strong cultural identity and shared heritage
Aspiration 5: People-driven development
Aspiration 6: Africa as a global force
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Programmes & Activities
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Cultural Diplomacy Labs

Workshops, exhibitions, and dialogues promoting African cultural identity and inter-cultural understanding.

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Peacebuilding & Mediation Training

Skills development in conflict prevention, negotiation, and community dialogue.

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Digital Citizenship Academy

Training Africans, especially youth on online responsibility, cyber ethics, and digital empowerment.

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Leadership & Governance Institute

Developing culturally intelligent African leaders.

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Research Centre

Producing policy briefs, cultural analysis, and peacebuilding papers.

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Continental Conferences & Forums

High-level gatherings for African leaders, diplomats, academics, and peace practitioners.