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Introducing the Queer & Allied Chamber of Commerce Africa and the Pride Prosperity Fund

  • EDC 2445 M Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20037 United States (map)

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An exciting event held in Washington DC, USA, in partnership with ILGA World and featuring USAID, to introduce the Queer & Allied Chamber of Commerce Africa (QACC Africa) and the Pride Prosperity Fund!

Event Aims:           

  • Introduce the Queer & Allied Chamber of Commerce Africa; their lessons learned, achievements to date, and their activities planned for 2024-2025 under USAID’s Inclusive Development and Equitable Assistance (IDEA) Leader with Associate Award.

  • Facilitate connections among individuals from the public and private sector with an interest in advancing opportunities for queer African business owners.

  • Introduce the Pride Prosperity Fund and secure commitments for public and private sector investment for LGBTQIA+ businesses in Africa.

  • Highlight partnership opportunities with QACC Africa to strengthen queer African trade, advance the pink economy, and expansion of QACC Africa chapters in other African nations.

Who Should Attend:   

  • Senior government leaders and representatives of countries and diplomatic missions with an interest in development in Africa

  • Global queer activists and LGBTQIA+ influential voices

  • Impact investment funds, venture capital funds, and philanthropic capital funds

  • Funders and donor organizations focused on African affairs

  • Leaders of civil society and philanthropic organizations working in Africa

  • Private sector corporate leaders working in Africa

  • Media

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