Investing in Africa's Youth on World Youth Skills Day
We invest in agricultural cooperatives to develop better enterprise management skills, improve production and distribution capabilities, and access larger markets.
Creating Pathways to Prosperity
For Communities in Africa
The African Regional Program Development Agency (ARPDA) is an independent agency established by Congress to invest directly.
Africa's biggest challenges around food insecurity
Agriculture and Food Security
We invest in agricultural cooperatives to develop better enterprise management skills, improve production and distribution capabilities, and access larger markets.
Vision
To empower those who are least served by existing markets or assistance programs to become a part of Africa’s growth story...
Mission
To support African-led development that grows community enterprises by providing seed capital and technical support
Our Approach
ARPDA does development differently by utilizing a community-led development approach and a pan-African network of local implementing...
Empowering New Generation of Africans
Giving Hope to Children in Zimbabwe
With ARPDA's investment, Heather Chinhoga Orphan Care (HCOC) in Zimbabwe supports more than 3,600 children from child-headed households and has reduced school dropout by 100% in their community.