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Help Us Safeguard Africa’s Memory

LAIA is built by people who care about Africa’s stories. Whether you give, volunteer your time, share your research, partner with us or represent your community, there’s a place for you.

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Painting of a community of African women in colourful traditional dress and headwraps

Your time, knowledge, skills and ideas can help preserve Africa’s history, celebrate its achievements and inspire future generations.

Open to Africans, the diaspora and friends of Africa worldwide.

How would you like to participate?

Founding Members

Help establish LAIA’s continental network.

Trustees & Advisors

Offer leadership, governance and expertise.

Researchers & Contributors

Share knowledge, records and African stories.

Partners & Supporters

Collaborate, volunteer or support programmes.

How It Works

  1. 1

    Tell us about you

    Complete the registration form below. It only takes a few minutes.

  2. 2

    We’ll get in touch

    Our team reviews every submission and matches you with the right opportunity.

  3. 3

    Start contributing

    Join a project, community or programme and help preserve Africa’s memory.

Participation Registration

Join LAIA’s international community

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