Exploring the power of games to drive social impact and economic growth in Africa.

The African continent is home to a young, dynamic population which is playing a key role in the expansion of the gaming industry.  

Our mission is to shape the evolving landscape of African gaming and foster a community where games are leveraged for their potential to drive positive change.

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African Games Industry Insights Report

This report serves as an exploration of the African games industry with a focus on impact games.

Drawing insights from existing industry research, global initiatives and local expertise, it attempts to map out the current state of the industry, pinpointing both the opportunities that lie ahead and the hurdles that need to be overcome.

This initiative aims to foster understanding, inspire action, and guide stakeholders towards collaborative efforts for industry growth, as well as to empower creators and communities to leverage games as a powerful tool for social and economic transformation across Africa.

Our core programs

Our diverse program and event roster offers multiple ways to get involved with G4C Africa for people of all ages and from any background:

Annual G4C Africa Festival

Every year, we host the Games for Change Africa Festival that brings together social innovators and change-makers across sectors for a curated program of talks, workshops, and networking opportunities. Since 2021 it has been a destination for anyone who wants to imagine, inspire and ignite the future of social impact gaming and immersive media.
More info on #G4CA2024 is coming soon!

G4C Learn

The G4C Learn programs empower the next generation of game-changers to drive real-world impact through games. Youth and educators discover fun and powerful new ways to teach, learn, connect, and create through workshops, fellowships, game jams, and challenges featuring our signature game design curriculum and training model.

We invite everyone who wants to imagine, inspire and ignite the future of games for social impact to join the G4C Africa community!