The African Development Initiative is a professional and dedicated group of individuals passionate about social entrepreneurship. It has been a pleasure to work with such a dynamic team that with a creative energy for social change! The impacts they have made have been life changing for the communities they have been involved with. Can't wait to see the ongoing successes of their future partnerships!
The African Development Initiative is a progressive Non-profit that has provided various communities in Africa with the means for progressive development. Through our various projects we have been able to both help the communities and plant the seeds for self-sustained growth. Our various efforts throughout the Harvard community have aided in the spread of the message and long-term goals of ADI.
Working with African Development Initiative (ADI) has been incredible. Personally, what I value most about ADI is the organization's dedication to research. In order to ensure that our initiatives are effective and address local stakeholders' needs and desires, ADI conducts rigorous research before, during, and after the projects are implemented. This research informs any changes made, improves the quality of our projects, and strengthens our partnerships with local stakeholders. Anyone interested in long-term, self-sustaining projects in resource-low settings should learn more about ADI. It's truly been an honor working with this organization!
Working with ADI has been an absolute pleasure. The team brings new, fresh meaning to social entrepreneurial development work! ADI has already done SO MUCH despite its youth and humble beginnings, and I cannot begin to imagine what more is in store.
Working with ADI has been an inspiring experience. Seeing one's hard work produce results is very rewarding, and that is exactly what ADI gives me. The ADI team is very dedicated to its projects, and it's amazing to see the great ideas that are formulated in order to improve the lives of others
When I first joined the ADI board, I did so because the group stands out from the several student groups on Harvard's campus and even from other established non-profits. ADI was the first student started nonprofit that I saw place as much of an emphasis on research, data, and analysis to get the best results for their projects. As I've worked with the organization more, I truly respect the group of talented, intelligent leaders who run ADI and their ability to critically look at their successes and failures and make necessary changes to better their work. This organization is not one that is just going through the motions to say that they are helping the world, they are seeing what communities actually need and responding to those needs in the most efficient ways.
Hands down the most devoted organization I've ever had the privilege of being a part of. Not only does the group clearly set out goals that help solve problems that most people probably never knew existed, but it is constantly looking for new ways to get members involved and expand its global impact.
If you are looking to support a true team of innovators, look no further than ADI.
i have been extremely impressed with the amount that ADI has been able to accomplish in such a short period of time (It was only founded 4 years ago), especially seeing as it is an organization run mostly by students. Their hands on approach and dedication to improving people's situations, not by giving them money, but by teaching them a means to sustain themselves is a model that should be emulated worldwide.
Very impressed with what ADI has managed to do on two levels. First, the tremendous amount of awareness raised in the United States and in Europe as to the specific nature of the problems facing people in rural Ghana. Secondly, the ability of ADI to offer viable, practical and sustainable solutions to these problems. Solutions that embody the adage "if you give a man a fish, he eats for one day - if you teach a man how to fish, he'll never go hungry again". ADI is about spreading knowledge and ridding ignorance in simple things such as sanitation, hygiene and irrigation. Small things that make a huge difference.
This organization takes a unique approach to addressing development in rural communities in Ghana. The emphasis is placed on helping communities become self sufficient and on helping these communities take ownership of their own development. This empowerment model has been highly successful and has massive potential for wider implementation. The ADI people are phenomenally dedicated and genuinely invested in helping people and growing the organziation.