
Helping African Nations transition into the 21st century
In an era defined by technological innovation and global connectivity, Project SHiELD emerged as a groundbreaking initiative poised to redefine the landscape for Africans and African descendants. This ambitious project seeks to bestow upon them a distinctive virtual sovereignty identity, universally recognized by governments and authorities worldwide. At its core, Project SHiELD aspires to create a vast virtual ecosystem encompassing crucial facets of life such as healthcare, education, and secure documentation storage – all made accessible to participants at no cost, thanks to the generous support of our esteemed donors and angel investors.
African Union SHiELD Foundation
The African Union SHiELD Foundation (AUSF) is an independent organization entrusted with the oversight and guidance of Africa's first public-private blockchain, SHIELD, and its ecosystem. With a focus on empowering Africa’s people, the foundation aims to put transformative power directly into their hands, driving innovation and progress across the continent.
The African Union SHiELD Project
A 100 year virtual & physical infrastructures research project.
Virtually, the SHiELD dApp is a free centralized & decentralized ecosystem for the people of Africa and the African diaspora to utilize blockchain technology as a tool for economic growth and stability within the continent.
Physically, The African Union SHiELD Programs has crafted unique strategies to accomplish our goals of mass adoption and integration in a fast and cost-effective way.
SHiELD.Lab
A pioneering initiative designed to unite a diverse network of experts and professionals in a collaborative effort to advance the Shield Project. It serves as a dynamic platform for participants to share ideas, exchange insights, and contribute meaningfully to the project's ongoing development and success.
for Students
Research, internships, blockchain learning tracks
for Policy Makers & Partners
Participate in governance roundtables
for Academics
Submit research, join peer review panels
for Community Leaders
Provide input on the ecosystem development
for Developers & Tech Leaders
Contribute to SHIELD applications
for Opportunist
Get compensated for participation
“ Africa is a major geopolitical force. It's one that has shaped our past, it's shaping our present and will shape our future.”
— Antony Blinken United States Secretary of State
SHiELD Apps
A prototype of the SHiELD Dapp, a free centralized & decentralized ecosystem for the African diaspora to utilize Blockchain technology as a tool for economic growth and stability within the continent.
Project Shield White Paper
Project SHiELD aims to drive Social and Economical Development in Africa and for the African diaspora by establishing both virtual and physical infrastructures that are self-sustaining.
Pitch Deck
A full Pitch Deck and Power Point of the African Union SHiELD Foundation’s “Project SHiELD” a detailed summary presentation of the entire project
A brief distribution of Project SHiELD