AFRICAN CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS FORUM
ACSOF_2025

About ACSOF2025

A premier forum designed to empower civil society organizations (CSOs) in fostering peace, sustainability, and regional integration. Hosted by Inspired Development in collaboration with the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO), the event will take place March 23–25, 2025, at Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Empowering African Civil Society

ACSOF2025 strengthens African CSOs through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and impactful advocacy.

Build Networks – Strengthen CSO and government collaboration.
Empower Leaders – Support youth, women, and capacity building.
Drive Innovation – Find creative solutions to key challenges.
Shape Policy – Advocate for impactful regional policies.

Why Ethiopia?

Ethiopia stands as a symbol of African resilience and progress, making it the ideal host for ACSOF2025:

African Leadership – Ethiopia symbolizes unity, independence, and Pan Africanism.
Diplomatic Hub – Home to the AU and key international organizations.
Youthful Energy – 70% of the population is under 30, driving innovation.
Global Connectivity – Ethiopian Airlines ensures easy access.
Rich Culture & History – A unique and inspiring setting for collaboration.

Proposed Activities at ACSOF2025

ACSOF2025 will feature diverse activities designed to empower CSOs, foster collaboration, and drive impactful change across Africa.

Leadership Development

Training for CSO executives to enhance leadership and strategic impact.

Plenary Sessions

Keynote speeches and panel discussions on Agenda 2063, peacebuilding, and CSO contributions.

Networking Opportunities

Facilitated sessions to connect CSOs, donors, and policymakers for collaboration.

Special Dialogues

Discussions on Ethiopia’s role in African unity and innovative funding for CSOs.

Cultural Evening

A celebration of Africa’s rich heritage through music, dance, and storytelling.

Expected Outcomes of ACSOF2025

Stronger Partnerships

Enhanced collaboration between CSOs, governments, and global organizations.

Empowered Communities

Greater youth and women participation in governance and development.

Sustainable Solutions

Actionable strategies for peacebuilding, climate action, and CSO growth.

IMPLEMENTATION AND TIMELINE

January 10, 2025

Launch and Invitations

February 10, 2025

Confirm Speakers/Trainers

March 1, 2025

Registration Deadline

March 15, 2025

Materials Preparation

March 23–25, 2025

Event Execution

Strategic Partners

AFRICAN UNION (AU)

Provide strategic guidance and facilitate Pan-African dialogues.

AUTHORITY FOR CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS (ACSO)

Co-organizer of the forum, supporting logistics and outreach

UN AGENCIES

Support sustainability, climate action, and gender inclusion efforts.

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Promote youth entrepreneurship and innovative financing.

Ministry of Women and Social Affairs

Ministry of Tourism-Ethiopia

Leadership Excellence Academy

Inspired Development

Join ACSOF2025 – Be Part of Africa’s Transformation!

ACSOF2025 is your chance to connect with CSOs, policymakers, and changemakers shaping Africa’s future. Join us in Ethiopia to drive collaboration, innovation, and sustainable progress.