CASE's commitment to Africa

Since 2003, CASE has been dedicated to advancing educational institutions across Africa. While advancement alone is not a cure-all and faces its own set of challenges, a vibrant network of professionals in African advancement has emerged. This network, comprising vice-chancellors and academic leaders across the continent, plays a crucial role in mobilizing resources through their engaged communities. CASE's mission is to fortify this existing network, embedding advancement practices more deeply within African institutions.

To date, over 125 African universities from 13 countries have participated in one or more CASE conferences held in Africa. Additionally, many have travelled to attend CASE training programs in the UK and the US. 

CASE is actively seeking new partnerships and strategic relationships to enhance its work in Africa. For any enquiries, please contact Rob Henry, Vice President of People and Culture, at rhenry@case.org

Recent Activity in the Region:

• The CASE Africa Online Conference took place on 8-9 April 2025. This free two-day online conference welcomed professionals from African schools and universities to develop skills for engaging in fundraising, alumni relations, and industry engagement activities to further institutional missions and contribute to Africa's prosperity.
• A two-day advancement conference for professionals in the Middle East and North Africa focused on alumni relations, student engagement, regional philanthropic engagement, marketing and communications, storytelling, data-driven decision-making, and global impact. This conference took place in Abu Dhabi in February 2024.
• A Grant Writing Workshop in Rwanda in March 2024 for faculty members and researchers within the CMU African Engineering and Technology Network (Afretec).
• A bespoke CASE@Campus project for The American University in Cairo to audit their institutional magazine and recommend a strategy to enhance flagship publication and associated digital experience.

Circle of Excellence Award winning entries from African institutions: