About

Rise Africa is a group of individuals who seek to create an atmosphere that encourages conversation between Africans on the continent and in the Diaspora. The essence of who we are, past, present, and future, lies in the weaving together of shared conversations, personal narratives, and the upholding of traditional values in the face of modern trends.

Our Vision

The phrase Africa is Done Suffering is in no way intended to dismiss or disregard the past and present struggles endured by Africans. We fully acknowledge the challenges that Africans face on a daily basis, including the staggering AIDS rate among people of African descent around the world. This disease has produced a grievous tide of devastation across the continent. It is in the face of these struggles that we find our vision for a community of connected, conscious, and rising Africans who cultivate the great promise of Africa by employing learned skills and acquired resources.

Our team is geared toward vocalizing the frustrations of our people as well as generating resolutions to change the media-enhanced perception of Africa as the world’s handicapped continent. We are encouraged by the positive attributes of Ethiopia, Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda. We want to highlight the wealth of Ghana, Somalia, North and South Sudan and Zimbabwe. We find hope in the unquenchable spirit of Angolans, South Africans, Congolese, and Senegalese. We are empowered by the strength of Cameroon, Burundi, Tanzania, Mali and all of the countries of Africa. For this reason we declare that Africa Is Done Suffering. We believe awareness leads to conversation, conversation to action, and action to change. We are about community, knowledge and positivity rather than the despair that too often dominates the essence of Africa.

Our Mission

Our mission is to become a multimedia platform where those in Africa and the Diaspora can discover the power of community through the sharing of our experiences. We seek to provide a safe place for young Africans across the globe to connect with one another and express their struggles, triumphs, fears, courage, shortcomings, and strengths; a place for them to share their lives. Rise Africa is a central online location where individuals can gather to discuss African current events, educate one another, and encourage progressive thinking and action. Our main goal is to use communication as a tool to bring together young Africans scattered throughout the nations. We look to promote unity and build a strong sense of connection amongst the disconnected. Our goal is to raise the image of Africa not only in the eyes of the world but also amongst Africa’s own people. We seek to enable the growth of pride amongst young Africans in reference to their heritage, culture, family traditions, and overall respective countries.

No event in a community is ever isolated; we believe everyone must first acknowledge and then take responsibilities for the issues within our communities while exploring solutions in a effective manner. We invite you to become a part of our dynamic discourse. Speak your mind. Contribute. Be heard. Optimism is that stubborn reminder that even in our darkest hours, somewhere, there shines a beam of hope. Seek change and join us as we declare that Africa is Done Suffering.