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State of the Africa Diaspora Survey (2026)

Listening at Scale. Building with Truth.

This survey is part of the inaugural State of the Africa Diaspora Report (2026). Its purpose is to capture the lived experiences, perceptions, and priorities of Africans across the continent and the global diaspora. Your responses will help inform policies, programs, and systems focused on long-term regeneration, equity, and collective growth.

Estimated completion time: 10–15 minutes

Background & Identity

Email Address

Which best describes your relationship to Africa? (select one)

Historic diaspora (descendant of enslaved Africans)

Choice migrant (moved voluntarily for work, study, family, and descendants of)

Forced migrant or refugee (This includes descendants of)

In-continent migrant (living in an African country other than country of birth)

Long-term returnee to Africa

Living in country of origin

Prefer not to say

Where do you currently live? (select one)

What is your age range?

Sex

What best describes your primary work or livelihood? (select up to two)

Student

Informal sector/self-employed

Professional/technical

Entrepreneur/business owner

Public sector/civil service

Academic/researcher

Creative/cultural worker

Faith or religious leadership

Retired

Unemployed/seeking work

Highest level of education completed?

Do you identify with any of the following community or affinity groups? (select all that apply)

Faith-based organization

Professional association

Hometown or ethnic union

Diaspora organization

Youth group

Women-led group

None of the above