Who we are

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PAFO is a network of African farmers organisations.

PAFO was facilitated in 2010 under the African Union and represents African farmers continent-wide

PAFO is the voice of more than 80 million African farmers integrated into nearly 80 national organizations, unions, federations, cooperatives, associations, etc., present in more than 50 countries on the continent, and united in five regional networks operating at the heart of African agriculture.

VISION

To be the voice of African farmers for food security and sovereignty.

MISSION

To empower African farmers through sustainable practices, collaborative innovations and inclusive representations, transforming food systems for resilient and thriving continent.

OBJECTIVES

Promote and consolidate solidarity among African farmers through existing regional organizations
Represent and defend the interest of farmers at continental and international levels to achieve the economic and social empowerment of farmers …

Governance Bodies

Structures that guide PAFO’s leadership, ensure accountability, strengthen coordination, and uphold the organization’s mission across the continent.

The Ordinary General Meeting

The General Assembly (GA) is composed of all PAFO member networks.
It elects the Board, nominates the President, and meets once every two years.
Membership is open to any organization affiliated with one of the five PAFO sub-regional member networks.

The Board

The PAFO Board of Directors, chaired by the President for a two-year term, includes the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Women and Youth Representatives elected by their respective groups, and two Ordinary Members assigned specific responsibilities.

PAFO Secretariat

The Secretariat, led by the Executive Secretary under the President’s supervision, manages PAFO’s daily operations, staff oversight, and resource mobilization. PAFO is legally registered in Rwanda as an international NGO, certified by the Rwanda Governance Board under registration number 001/RGB/19.