IAE

IAE is an independent organization created by Africans in Diaspora in the heart of Europe and their sympathizers, to contribute their quota towards the resolution of African issues, from African perspective. We are open to working with governments and institutions irrespective of their political inclinations. IAE objectively works in partnership with authorities and stakeholders, without take sides. Our vision is to see Africa where cost-effective and people-oriented policies are enacted to the benefit of all, through the creation of qualitative jobs, affordable basic medical care, and basic necessary infrastructures. It is the main mission of Institute for African Empowerment to effectively work in partnership with African decision-makers and other stake-holders, to establish and implement cost effective and people-oriented policies, to the benefit of all; thereby, alleviating unnecessary hardship, and creating self-reliance, through creation of qualitative jobs, basic medical care, and basic infrastructure such as: constant and stable power supply, water supply, efficient transportation network, 21st century educational system and facilities. We strictly adhere to objectivity, professionalism, transparency, accountability, human dignity, and solidarity. Institute for African Empowerment – IAE proactively identifies problematic African issues (e.g. governance, economic, social, security etc.); then do necessary research, and then present the report to the appropriate authority. Also, whenever called upon, we could assist the authority to do necessary research in order to propose recommendations, for the resolution of a specific issue. IAE lobbies and also defend the interest of African countries and their various establishments at the European Union and her Institutions. As our organization is in Brussels—the heart of Europe where European Union and her different Institutions situate, we understand European Union’s culture and politics related to various areas of great interest to African countries and their Institutions. Thus, we know the right door to knock and the most appropriate approach in order to obtain whatever we want for our clients. Our societal responsibility impels us to build bridges between African and European authorities to realize cooperation and development projects, such as: environmental, educational, health, and infrastructural projects etc. IAE also offers training on problems related to international development and cooperation. And at the same time, provide a facility where Africans and their organizations could hold the meetings, seminars or conferences, as it isn’t easy to find such a center at an affordable price, in the capital of Europe.  With the ongoing immigration problems, where young African men and women, are risking their lives daily, in order to enter Europe and thousands of them are getting drawn monthly; in collaboration with stake-holders, we strive to contribute our quota to the resolution to this lamentable challenge. Living in a world that’s rapidly changing and African countries and Institutions tend to be lacking behind, as it’s the only region that is least developed; in collaboration with stake-holders we want to help in creating modern and vision-minded policies, which will drive the continent to the 21st century horizon. With the unprecedented ongoing suffering in most Africa countries; in partnership with stakeholders, we want to help in creating people-oriented policies which will positively impact the lives of African population. Institute for African Empowerment is unique because her membership has both African and European background; thus, IAE has incomparable experiences which enriches and enable the organization to propose African solutions to African problems from African perspective. Second, being located in the heart of Europe, IAE has the opportunity to easily get in touch with Africans in Diaspora in different parts of Europe and elsewhere; thereby, perceiving the general feelings and vision about African issues and their possible solutions. Also, our familiarity with the European Union mechanism for development and external aids put us in an advantageous position to know which door to knock to get issues solved for the achievement of our main goals, which is the strengthening of African Union in particular and African cohesiveness in general. Furthermore, we are the only African in Diaspora organization in the capital of Europe which strive to bridge the gap between African Union and European Union to strengthen the former and her Institutions. Finally, IAE has a multidisciplinary team and this facilitate analyzing issues from different perspectives. Without your direct backing, our vision and mission remain a dream. You can support Institute for African Empowerment – IAE through financial or intellectual contribution, sponsorship, membership, or even attributing your asset to the organization. With your Support, We Can Change Lives!