ADUD Europe & Lusophone Diaspora Partnership and Policy Scan

By the end of this project, the consultant will deliver an approved ADUD Europe & Lusophone Diaspora Partnership and Policy Scan consisting of:

• A brief review of ADUD’s relevant international priorities and selection criteria.
• A structured map of approximately 15–20 Europe-based or Europe-linked prospects using publicly available information.
• A prioritized shortlist of approximately 5–7 prospects, with mission fit, potential value, relevant ADUD workstream, public eligibility or access considerations, risk flags and suggested next steps.
• A focused Portugal/Lusophone diaspora section.
• A concise policy, regulatory and geopolitical issues log identifying matters that may require later expert review.
• A structured matrix that ADUD can later transfer into its partnership and workstream-management systems.
• A short leadership brief and handoff discussion.

Organization Mission

ADUD is a non-partisan, non-profit organization created to ultimately empower African diaspora communities worldwide, by engaging and partnering with individuals, businesses, agencies, and institutions in a collaborative effort to heavily contribute to the educational and social development of Africa and to build a stronger community. The vision of ADUD is to improve the partnership opportunities for our African diaspora communities, so that together we can stand strong to address the social and educational issues and lacks in Africa. ADUD staff and trained volunteers will educate, connect people to resources and encourage community collaboration addressing subtopics including but not limited to health, youth, families, welfare and community development. Our programs are developed in direct response to community need. In a global view, ADUD understands that for all of the reasons, whether it be for the pursuit of increased economic and civil stability, for increased health well-being, or if it is to embark on a new job or join a loved one, the African Diaspora target community in this 21st Century, consists of people of African origin living outside their country of origin, irrespective of their current citizenship and nationality, who are willing to contribute to the development of Africa, starting with their local community. Through our principal pillars Help, Educate, Lead, and Promote Philanthropy (H.E.L.P.), we assist our local diaspora communities by connecting people to resources here and abroad by offering specialized educational programs and projects, by offering various workshops on awareness of community needs and integration, healthy living, etc. and other educational trainings, coordinating social and professional networking events, and providing organized opportunities to give back to our local communities and our countries.