Who We Are?

We are a nonprofit member association serving as a think tank to promote conversation and activities on ideas, issues, and policies toward social, economic, and political growth for people of African descent in the Diaspora and Africa and her people’s well-being.

Mission of DPAC

Our mission is to foster the welfare of Africa and Africans wherever they reside and to facilitate a genuine development of the continent through an appreciation of African ideals and intercultural dialogue.

Key to DPAC is the facilitation of discourse that promotes the exchange of ideas, interaction, learning, and building relationships that affirm African values, progress, and general development.

The center promotes sustained educational programs that decolonize mindsets that have marginalized African knowledge and ways of life, empower, and promote policy engagements that highlight African ideals, and help Africans appreciate their history, culture, and role in world development.

To facilitate the design and sustenance of these ideals amongst the Africans in the diaspora and beyond. The ideas generated in the center will contribute to policy formation, policy analysis, and policy advocacy around social, economic, political, religious, gender, environmental, education legal, and other cultural issues.

To foster dialogue and collaboration between Africa and the Diaspora, the center invites other similar-minded organizations to collaborate towards promoting Africa as a Global Community.

Vision of DPAC

We seek to implement our objectives through various working groups, including hosting discussions, webinars, and conferences, and initiating projects that contribute to our objectives. Diaspora Pan-Africanism Center will promote ideas and the missions of various commissions by disseminating suggested policy developments through publications. Suggested working commissions will include the following:

Membership

Become a member to connect with colleagues and other people of African descent around the world who share your interests and concerns. Membership is open to Africans and non-African professionals based in the diaspora including academics, civil leaders, scientists, lawyers, environmentalists, politicians, researchers, and business leaders. Membership is good for one year from the date of registration. Affiliate membership for individuals in similar organizations is welcome.

Members should espouse their conviction in the ideals of Pan-Africanism. This includes an appreciation of African values and ideals, an appreciation of Africa’s place in world history, and an interest in working to promote the well-being of Africans in the diaspora, Africa, and wherever they reside through decolonization projects. They should commit to supporting the D-PAC morally, academically, financially, and, as conference speakers on issues central to D-PAC and through publications to disseminate policy ideas for improving Africa, African diaspora, and Africans.

Active membership includes an annual registration fee as agreed upon by the organizing committee and participation in discussions regarding fundraising and other D-PAC activities. Grant writing and donations will comprise efforts to solicit financial support for D-PAC initiatives in the Diaspora and Africa.

Full Membership – $100: Full members are scholars or academicians who teach and research in the field of Pan-Africanism.

Associate Membership – $100: Associate members are individuals interested in Pan-Africanism or related field

Student Members – $50: Students pursuing graduate full-time or part-time studies are eligible for this membership level. Students will be asked to provide proof of their status annually.

Undergraduate student members – $25: Fulltime students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or an Associate undergraduate degree.

Combined Membership – $50: Spouses of members may join DPAC under this category.

Life Members: – $,1000: One-time payment by an individual will secure a lifetime membership without the requirement of further dues payment. Life members must declare themselves as regular, student, or associate members.

Institutional Members – $1,000: Academic institutions, centers, and libraries are invited to join at this membership level. Institutional members are assessed an annual fee. Full benefits of this membership type are available on our designated Institutional membership page.

Membership Benefits

When you become a member, you join a network of dedicated scholars, supporters, and policymakers with a vision to improve the lives of people of African descent. Your participation strengthens DPAC’s vision. As a member, you also receive exclusive discounts and access to special privileges. You will also be listed on our online directory.

Journal of Pan-Africanism: A peer-reviewed academic journal released twice a year.

Awards, Research, and Travel Grants: Members engaged in research efforts fundamental to the mission of DPAC are eligible to compete for prizes, research, and travel grants.

Discounted Events Registration Fees: Members receive discounted registration at the annual DPAC conference and at special events.

Job Bank: Members will have free access to jobs and post jobs.

Members directory: Members can search fellow members’ names, disciplines, and institutions to connect and network.

Discussion Forums: Collaborate and talk with DPAC members across the globe.

Members’ dues are non-refundable

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Policies & Key Documents: Key DPAC documents include By-laws, statements, and resolutions passed by our board of directors, financial documents, and privacy information.

Governance & Staff : DPAC Inc. is headquartered in Greenville North Carolina, Leadership groups include the DPAC Board of Directors, Executive committees of the board, and numerous working groups such as commissions, task forces, and committees.

Partnerships: DPAC Inc. seeks to affiliate with several organizations and institutions that share our vision. One such organization is the Pan-African Dialogue Institute based in Nigeria. We welcome opportunities to cooperate with other organizations that may apply for formal recognition. We invite members to facilitate affiliation with their home institutions where necessary.