ClimateWise, the NGO I co-founded, uses futures thinking to shape agriculture and rural development in 10, 20, or even 50 years. 

Dorphanage blends poetry, animation and video in an examination of the severe climate change impacts on urban communities in Durban, South Africa.

In the heart of the African Futures Dialogues, a powerful truth echoed through the breakout rooms: Africa’s future must be shaped by Africans themselves, especially its youth. These dialogues are not just gatherings; they represent a movement. A movement to reimagine development, policy, and innovation through the lens of African agency, culture, and collective wisdom.

Through dynamic initiatives, the NGFP Africa network fosters collaboration across generations, sectors and countries.

The Role of African Youth in Crafting Locally-Relevant AI Policies By Ahmed ElFaky NGFP Africa member and Futurist activist/future Immersing games generator Long-term governance in Africa increasingly depends on the vision and participation of young people. With over 70% of

2024 Fellows Catalina Dib and Mercedes Barrera created a tool that provides strategic knowledge to advance collective well-being.

Stories from the Futures of Congo Basin is a project by NGFP 2023 Judges’ Choice Fellow Nsah Mala. These stories are the result of Nsah’s participatory foresight workshops with writers.

In 2024, we had the largest in-person convening during the Dubai Future Forum. These are stories and reflections from NGFP network fellows and network members who attended the event.

NGFP 2023 Fellows Ishtiaq Azim and Muhammad Jibran Arshad use a combination of science fiction and historical tours to introduce futures thinking to their community.

Learn about the African Futures Dialogue Series, launched in 2024 to engage and connect senior and emerging futurists, foresight practitioners, experts and thought leaders from across the continent.