About Us
WHO WE ARE
About CAFE
Our Mission
To promote sustainable financing for biodiversity conservation and environmental protection across Africa through collaborative funding mechanisms.
Our Vision
A future where Africa's biodiversity is sustainably conserved through well-funded and effectively managed environmental initiatives.
Our Impact Across Africa
20
Countries in Africa
$470M
in Endowments
90+
Parks & Reserves
125
Communal Conservancies
How We Operate
1. General Assembly
The General Assembly is the highest decision making organ that defines and decides by resolution on the strategic direction of CAFÉ.
2. The President of CAFÉ
The President of CAFÉ is elected by the General Assembly from amongst the members of the Executive Committee.
3. The Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is the body responsible for implementing General Assembly resolutions and developing annual work plans and budgets.
4. Subcommittees
Members create subcommittees and working groups around areas of common interest, comprised of CAFÉ members and/or resource persons outside of CAFÉ.
5. Executive Secretariat
The Executive Secretariat is an independent body of CAFÉ that acts in the collective interest of CAFÉ members and it is hosted by the Fund holding the Presidency of CAFÉ.
Our Core Values
Sustainability
Long-term environmental protection and resource management
Collaboration
Working together across borders and organizations
Transparency
Open and accountable funding and operations
Impact
Measurable conservation outcomes and results
Our Journey
2011
CAFÉ Establishment
CAFÉ was established as a network of Environmental Funds in Africa.
2015
Expansion Phase
Significant growth in membership and funding capacity across Africa.
2020
Digital Transformation
Enhanced digital collaboration and remote coordination capabilities.
2024
Current Impact
19 member funds managing over $470M in endowments across 20 countries.
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