Askiya
Creating West Africa’s Future. Together
We can accomplish more together than alone. That's why Askiya is dedicated to empowering West African communities in Africa and its diaspora. Generations trust Askiya to help navigate challenges like limited access to resources, infrastructure, and environmental degradation, particularly deforestation. We’re a trusted partner communities turn to for creating mutual success and sustainable economic growth.
Makervillages
Supporting Sustainable Land Use
At Askiya, we are committed to creating economic ecosystems for West Africans solely through our flagship initiative: Makervillages.
Makervillages are community-driven initiatives fostering economic growth in rural West Africa by providing essential services, resources, and infrastructure for local businesses, artisans, and entrepreneurs.
These centralized hubs support the entire value chain of local commodities and talent, enabling active participation in production, processing, marketing, and distribution.
Our Work
We’ve helped power impactful initiatives focused on Land Trusts and sustainable development in West Africa. From ensuring the benefits of natural resources are sustained for future generations to supporting the entire value chain of local commodities and talent through Makervillages—our work is focused on creating thriving economic ecosystems for West Africans.
We’re turning your contributions into support for people building resilient local economies and promoting environmental conservation.
Make a Gift
Our work is made possible by generous donations—big and small—from people like you. Give today to help rural West African build assets, improve financial stability through businesses or education, and pursue their full potential.
HELP US DO MORE
Join Our Global Giving Community
Monthly donations are the easiest, most effective way to guarantee that communities have access to the resources and support they need, and help us continue to advocate for critical initiatives like Land Trusts and the development of Makervillages for shared prosperity.
Investing in Community Development
Makervillages emphasize community involvement and prioritize local participation in planning and design, ensuring development aligns with community needs. These hubs build social cohesion through community engagement and collaboration.
The profits from our activities are invested in a Community Development Account, which provides a pathway for community members to build assets and improve their financial stability through business ownership or education.
Make a Gift, Change a Life
We turn contributions of all sizes into tangible impact for the communities we serve. Give today to help create a better future by fostering value-added industries like food processing, textile, and handicrafts, which generate jobs and income
Partner with Us
Join our collaborative networks across individuals, organizations, and public and private sectors to promote local production, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods.
Help us do more
Join Our Network
While we are not a volunteer placement service, we implement programs that foster collaborative networks across individuals, organizations, and public and private sectors. Get involved today to help promote social cohesion and support our mission to create economic ecosystems for West Africans.