Don't Wait For Opportunities - Create Them.

At GDA our mission is to empower millions of African youth to successfully participate in the global value chain via the art and business of graphic design.

Who We Are

since february 2016

Graphic Designers Africa is a safe and creative space where young Africans who are exploring Graphic Design as a career or hobby can connect with colleagues, learn new skills and tools, share their growth process, be recognized and rewarded, and ultimately be empowered to participate in the global value chain.

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Our Key Activities

Here are some of the exciting and engaging activities to look out for in our community. You get to meet and grow your network with others.

Graphic Designers Africa Induction Training (GDAIT) is a free 3-months intensive training we host every quarter for new designers.

Graphic Designers Africa Internship Program (GDAIP) is a 6-months remote working experience we host in partnership with top brands.

GDAPT

Graphic Designers Africa Paid Trainings (GDAPT) are a series of learning resources we provide to members to develop their skill sets.

GDARR

Graphic Designers Africa Recognition & Rewards (GDARR) include activities like competitions, awards, etc, to appreciate our members.

GDAOA

Graphic Designers Africa Outreach Initiatives (GDAOI) is include activities like school visits, hangouts, etc, to expand our social impact.

GDAEI

Graphic Designers Africa Entrepreneurship Initiatives (GDAEI) are opportunities we create for member to monetize skills and earn.

Become A Partner

We've got these amazing offers for your brand if you're looking to partner with us:

The BHW event is a week-long series of carefully curated activities that connect the GDA community and GDA Brand partners.

Being an internship partner means you’ll get access to the following amazing benefits… See More

Advert Placement

Place targeted adverts within any of our platforms and get visibility for your brand and its products and services.

Pro Design Trainers

You can become one of our trainers and provide specific trainings to members of our community based an agreed contract.

Event Sponsors

You can be an official sponsor or associate sponsor of the online and offline events we host in line with your corporate goals.

Custom Service

If you would like to speak wit us on a specific kind of partnership not listed here, please feel free to contact us and share your proposal.

MyStova

We’ve got a digital currency on the Mystova platform called Hearts! Can you imagine that? 

And we use this monetary ecosystem to reward our members and encourage learning and knowledge sharing with our community. You can visit our website to learn more.

Our Virtual Store

Visit our virtual store! 

There you can get everything from event tickets, merch, trainings, resources, and lots more!

Want to partner with us?

Send an email to info@upgdafrica.org or call/whatsapp +234-818-191-9281 

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