Fostering Partnership For Transformational Change
Mission Statement
The Mission of Virginia Africa Partnership is to spur wealth by fostering a strong partnership between Virginia and Africa which promotes entrepreneurship, increase trade opportunities, bridge collaboration between Virginia universities, particularly HBCU’S with African higher educational institutions and promoting sister-cities relationship between Virginia and Africa counties, cities and provinces.
Impact Projects
Computers for Africa
The Computer for Africa Initiative is dedicated to fostering economic growth and enhancing community well-being across Africa through the power of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Our program focuses on spreading education in science and technology by expanding access to computers and other digital tools, thereby increasing computer literacy among students.
Our approach includes:
- Distributing computers and other digital devices.
- Establishing computer labs and repair centers.
- Supporting distance and online learning.
By creating a comprehensive ecosystem, the VAP Computer for Africa Initiative aims to provide African students with the tools and skills they need to thrive in the digital age.
Currently, we are active in Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia, with plans to expand to additional countries.
We invite schools, colleges, universities, and companies to support our mission by recycling and donating their old computers to our program. Your contributions will play a vital role in empowering the next generation of African innovators and leaders.
STEM Scholarship Award
The annual Virginia Africa Partnership Leadership Award will be granted to a Virginian or African youth with a leadership stance and academic achievement in science and technology that fosters innovation and cross-cultural awareness.
The 2025 VAP Leadership and STEM Award Ceremony will take place in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday May 20, 2025. Richmond Main Library. 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219
Eligible candidates (junior and senior high school students as well as college students) are invited to submit their applications to info@vapartnership.org or to our contact page to fill up an application.
- Application deadline is April 30, 2025.
- To register. Please fill up the form on our website or send back the
2024 VAP Youth Leadership and STEM Award
The 2023 Virginia Africa Partnership Youth Leadership & STEM Award Ceremony took place in Richmond Virginia. Date May 20,2023- Five students with GAP over 3.0were awarded.
The Mission of the VAP Youth Leadership and STEM Award is
- To inspire more young people in Virginia, particularly girls and minority Black students, to develop a keen interest in STEM and pursue the study of STEM subjects and relevant future pathways
- To motivate young people for a higher sense of leadership
- To foster innovation and cross-cultural awareness.
