Our mission
To make Africa a global model in using sport as a lever to improve public health and energise the continent’s economies.
Who we are
Our fight, our vision.
Why sport has become a public health imperative for Africa — and how to join the movement.
Our fight
Sport is no longer a luxury.
Faced with the alarming rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Africa, sport is no longer a luxury or mere entertainment: it is an indispensable public health remedy.
L'Africa Sport & Public Health Agora est une initiative panafricaine née de la volonté de break down traditional silos. We firmly believe that medicine, urban policy, education and the sport industry must speak with one voice.
By creating spaces of convergence — our Agoras — we turn innovative ideas into concrete action plans and lasting infrastructure for African communities.
What guides us
Mission, vision and values.
Our vision
A continent where every individual, whatever their age, gender or income, has access to regular physical activity that protects their health and strengthens their community.
Our values
Pan-Africanism and inclusion, a positive portrayal of Africa, social innovation, rigour and tangible impact serving young people, women and communities.
Objectives
Our strategic priorities.
Four clear pillars, focused on impact and resource management, to make sport a lever of health and development.
Bend the NCD curve
Roll out active prevention programmes through sport to fight diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease continent-wide.
Break down professional silos
Create lasting synergy between the ministries of Health, Sport and Youth and private investors.
Build inclusive infrastructure
Promote access to sport for all, with a focus on young people, women and vulnerable communities.
Advocacy & sovereignty
Carry Africa’s voice into international bodies to make sport a key indicator of development policy.
Expected outcomes
Concrete deliverables.
Adoption of a pan-African roadmap embedding sport in public health strategies.
Signing ofpublic–private agreements to fund pilot projects (community sport-health centres).
Launch of continental campaigns promoting physical activity as a pillar of health.
At least 3 pilot projects after the event (e.g. school programmes integrating sport).
Success indicators
How we measure impact.
Quantitatifs
- 500 participants on site and 50 000+ online
- 100 000 #HealthThroughSport interactions
- Minimum 5 M USD in announced investment
- At least 3 pilot projects launched
Qualitatifs
- Adoption of a pan-African roadmap
- 80 % positive responses in the post-event survey
- Coverage in at least 10 media outlets pan-African and international
The faces of the commitment
Three founders, one network.
They embody the excellence and diversity of the ASPHA network.
President
Achta Mahamat Saleh
A Chadian lawyer with a master’s in international business law (Bordeaux-IV), former legal adviser at FIFA and director of legal affairs at CAF. She chairs ASPHA and carries its pan-African vision.
Vice-President
Francis Dewandre
An economist by training and senior executive within the Alcotra Europe group. He brings managerial rigour, entrepreneurial vision and a commitment to social innovation.
Architect
Mahamat Chérif Adoudou
A former journalist, public relations consultant and trainer with over 20 years’ experience. He conceived ASPHA through the Brussels agency Sine Qua Non Conseil.
Join the network
Become a member.
ASPHA draws its strength from the diversity and excellence of its network: preventive-medicine experts, urban planners, sport federations, committed champions and institutional leaders from every corner of the continent.
Tangible impact
Your membership funds Agora Dakar 2026, the My Coach app and sport-health pilot projects across the continent.
An exceptional network
Join a community of decision-makers, experts and sport and health practitioners right across Africa.
Exclusive benefits
Publications, events, reduced rates, partner visibility and access to exclusive studies.
Supporting member
0€
per year
Individuals, students and supporters of the ASPHA cause.
- Access to publications and blog articles
- ASPHA monthly newsletter
- Reduced rate for Agora Dakar 2026
- Digital membership card
Most complete
Full member
0€
per year · voting rights
Organisations, institutions, companies and professional actors in sport and health.
- Voting rights at the annual general meeting
- Access to thematic working groups
- Partner visibility on www.myaspha.com
- 2 invitations to Agora Dakar 2026
- Access to exclusive reports and studies
- Monthly newsletter + media access
Next step
Send your application.
Tangible impact
Joining ASPHA means committing concretely to a pan-African movement that transforms lives through sport.
- Funding forAgora Dakar 2026
- Development of the My Coach
- Sport-health pilot projects across the continent
Join the movement
Change starts with you.
Join the ASPHA network or take part in the first Agora Dakar 2026.
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