"Giving back opportunities to the community for improved wellbeing"

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About Us

The Africano Mande Foundation (AMF) was founded in 2018 by the family and friends of Africano Mande Gedima as a non-political, non-governmental and a legacy Foundation named after Africano Mande Gedima, the first Governor of Maridi State.

AMF was founded in order to champion Africano Mande’s philosophy, ideals and vision through the philanthropic and non-governmental tracks with the aim of “giving back” to the community opportunities for socioeconomic transformation for improved community wellbeing through capacity development for innovation, access to social services (education, health etc), community awareness and community development.

The AMF mission is “Giving back to the community opportunities.”

The AMF vision is “A community with opportunities for improved wellbeing”

The program and operations of AMF is guided by nine (9) core values which are often abbreviated as CHLORTECS. These core values are:

  • Creativity

  • Humility

  • Learning

  • Optimism

  • Resilience

  • Teamwork

  • Ethics

  • Colaboration

  • Spirituality

Our Services

We foster sustainable development and well-being

Health Services

To provide quality and specialized health services through establishment of a model medical center.

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Education services

To provide quality education services through establishment of model primary and secondary schools.

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Production & Livelihoods services

To provide opportunity for income generation through agriculture, fishery and forestry projects.

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Media and ICT Services

This area leverages media and ICT to promote health, entrepreneurship, and community development.

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Technical Services

This area enhances community development through village restructuring and better roads and services.

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Volunteer Services

This area leverages free skills and knowledge to benefit AMF’s communities and uphold its vision and values.

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Corporate Services

This area strengthens AMF's operational capacity to serve communities while promoting its core vision and values.

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Donate

Your support can make a lasting impact!

Volunteer

Join us today in advancing AMF's mission to uplift communities, empower individuals, and drive impactful change. Together, we can work towards a future filled with opportunities, where every voice is heard, every need is met, and every dream has a chance to thrive. Let’s unite our efforts to bring AMF’s inspiring vision to life, fostering hope, resilience, and transformation in the communities we serve.

Our Projects

The Africano Mande Foundation (AMF) is proud to support and collaborate with its sister foundations: Foundation FM, Maridi Organics, and Foundation Medical Center (FMC). Together, these foundations work towards improving the socio-economic well-being of the community and enhancing access to essential services.

Maridi Organics


A community-driven initiative by the Africano Mande Foundation that promotes sustainable agriculture and organic farming practices in Maridi.

Foundation FM


A media-focused initiative under the Africano Mande Foundation designed to amplify voices, promote education, and foster community engagement through the power of broadcasting.

Foundation Medical Centre


An initiative of the Africano Mande Foundation (AMF), that is committed to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare services to the community.

Maridi International University


Maridi International University (MIU) is an educational institution established under the Africano Mande Foundation to foster higher education, research, and skill development in the region.

Our Location

The Africano Mande Foundation is located in Maridi, a vibrant town in South Sudan dedicated to community development and empowerment.