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Peace & Mediation
Cross-border dialogue and community-led reconciliation to secure lasting stability across the Kivu corridor.
Official Institutional Portal
Building Peace through Regional Unity
Promoting sustainable development, humanitarian action, and cooperative governance across the African Great Lakes Region for a prosperous shared future.
12 Nations Partenaires
RD Congo
Rwanda
Burundi
Uganda
Tanzania
Kenya
Sudan du Sud
Éthiopie
Zambie
Angola
Centrafrique
Congo
RD Congo
Rwanda
Burundi
Uganda
Tanzania
Kenya
Sudan du Sud
Éthiopie
Zambie
Angola
Centrafrique
Congo
12.5M
People impacted
150+
Active projects
12
Partner nations
$45M
Annual funding
12.5M
People impacted
150+
Active projects
12
Partner nations
$45M
Annual funding
Message from the President
"Regional integration is not merely a policy choice — it is the only path toward sustainable peace and prosperity for our children and grandchildren."
The African Great Lakes region holds immense human, cultural, and natural potential. At CAGL we bridge grassroots community needs with high-level diplomatic cooperation so that every citizen of our region can thrive in dignity.
Dr. Samuel Kalenga
President of the Executive Board
Our Strategic Pillars
Multidimensional approaches to regional stability.
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Sustainable Development
Renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and infrastructure investments that empower local cooperatives.
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Women Empowerment
Education, micro-financing, and leadership programs equipping women to lead regional economic change.
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Education & Youth
Scholarships, digital literacy, and vocational training preparing the next generation of Great Lakes leaders.
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Health & Wellbeing
Rural clinics, maternal care, and vaccination campaigns strengthening resilient regional health systems.
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Environment & Water
Protecting Lake Kivu, Lake Tanganyika, and highland watersheds against pollution and climate stress.
Featured Campaign
Lake Kivu Clean Water Project
Sustainable clean water access for 450,000 residents in bordering communities through advanced filtration and solar-powered distribution centers.
Funding goal: $1,200,00072% Raised
SDG 6 · SDG 3 · SDG 17
32 partners
Newsroom
Latest news & updates
Institutional·March 12, 2026
CAGL signs new cooperation framework with UN partners
A five-year MoU consolidates joint programming on peacebuilding and humanitarian response across the region.
Projects·February 28, 2026
Lake Kivu Clean Water Project reaches 72% funding milestone
The flagship water and sanitation initiative crosses a critical funding milestone with 12 new institutional backers.
Events·February 4, 2026
Great Lakes Youth Summit convenes in Kigali
400 young leaders from six countries gathered to draft a shared regional agenda on employment and climate action.
Publications·January 20, 2026
Annual Report 2025 published
CAGL releases its 2025 institutional and financial report, documenting progress against 18 strategic indicators.
Trusted institutional partners
Working alongside governments, multilaterals, and universities.
United Nations
African Union
World Bank
African Development Bank
European Union
Agence Française de Développement
GIZ
USAID
Sciences Po Paris
University of Rwanda
Makerere University
Gates Foundation
Partner with us
Together, we advance peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes.
Whether you represent a government, a multilateral, a foundation, or a community — we welcome dialogue on how we can build something meaningful together.