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24 programme pillars, one integrated mission.

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PILLAR 01 · System A

Clean Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Safe, reliable water and dignified sanitation for homes, schools, clinics and remote settlements.

PILLAR 02 · System A

Energy, Electrification & Renewable Power

Clean, reliable power for households, public services and productive enterprise.

PILLAR 03 · System A

Affordable Housing & Human Settlements

Safe, dignified and climate-resilient homes with the services that make neighbourhoods work.

PILLAR 04 · System B

Healthcare & Public Health

Accessible primary care, strong health facilities and prevention that keeps communities well.

PILLAR 05 · System B

Education & Lifelong Learning

Safe learning spaces, qualified teachers and digital skills from early childhood to adulthood.

PILLAR 06 · System B

Food Security & Nutrition

Reliable access to enough nutritious food, before, during and after a crisis.

PILLAR 07 · System C

Agriculture & Rural Transformation

Productive, climate-smart farming linked to markets and value addition.

PILLAR 08 · System C

Employment, Skills & Vocational Development

Practical, certified skills and pathways into decent work.

PILLAR 09 · System E

Women & Girls' Empowerment

Equal opportunity, safety and economic power for women and girls.

PILLAR 10 · System B

Youth, Children & Family Development

Protected childhoods, strong families and young people ready to lead.

PILLAR 11 · System D

Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability

Restoring ecosystems and preparing communities for a changing climate.

PILLAR 12 · System E

Humanitarian & Emergency Relief

Fast, coordinated support in a crisis, linked to recovery from day one.

PILLAR 13 · System A

Community Infrastructure & Urban Development

Public facilities and well-planned towns that serve everyone.

PILLAR 14 · System A

Transportation, Mobility & Logistics

Safe roads, bridges and logistics that connect people to services and markets.

PILLAR 15 · System F

Digital Transformation & Technology Access

Connectivity, digital skills and responsible technology for inclusive development.

PILLAR 16 · System C

Entrepreneurship, SMEs & Financial Inclusion

Helping small businesses start, grow, formalise and reach markets.

PILLAR 17 · System C

Industry, Manufacturing & Value Addition

Processing and manufacturing that keep more value and jobs in Africa.

PILLAR 18 · System E

Peacebuilding & Post-Conflict Recovery

Strictly civilian support for social cohesion, rebuilding and recovery.

PILLAR 19 · System B

Disability Inclusion & Social Protection

Accessible services and support so no one is left behind.

PILLAR 20 · System E

Refugee, Displacement & Migration Support

Safe, dignified services and a path to recovery for displaced people and host communities.

PILLAR 21 · System D

Blue Economy, Oceans & Natural Resources

Thriving coastal communities and healthy oceans, inspired by our Zanzibar roots.

PILLAR 22 · System F

Public Institutions, Governance & Capacity Building

Stronger public bodies that plan, deliver and maintain development projects.

PILLAR 23 · System F

Research, Innovation & Impact Measurement

Evidence that guides better programmes and honest reporting.

PILLAR 24 · System E

Culture, Tourism, Sports & Creative Economies

Heritage, creativity and sport as sources of pride, cohesion and income.

How the pillars connect

Six development systems.

About the systems

SYSTEM A · 5 core pillars

Essential Living Infrastructure

Water, energy, housing, community facilities and the roads that connect them.

Explore system SYSTEM B · 5 core pillars

Human Development

Healthcare, education, nutrition, inclusion and the wellbeing of children and families.

Explore system SYSTEM C · 4 core pillars

Economic Opportunity

Agriculture, skills, enterprise and local industry that create decent livelihoods.

Explore system SYSTEM D · 2 core pillars

Climate & Environmental Resilience

Adaptation, conservation, clean energy transition and the blue economy.

Explore system SYSTEM E · 5 core pillars

Community Stability & Inclusion

Humanitarian response, women and youth, peacebuilding, displacement recovery and culture.

Explore system SYSTEM F · 3 core pillars

Institutions, Innovation & Regional Development

Digital transformation, public capacity, research and development-finance partnerships.

Scope and status

Ambition, clearly labelled.

The 24 pillars describe the full scope of AMAF's development mandate. They are not a claim that every activity is under way. Programme concepts are labelled as such, and verified projects appear in the Projects Directory.

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