About Us

Uniting voices for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture across Africa.

About AFRIFISH-NET

Conceptualized in 2010 during the first CAMFA in The Gambia and formally established in 2021 with support from AU-IBAR, AUDA-NEPAD and the EU FishGov2 project, AFRIFISH-NET unifies non-state actors to speak with one voice.

Vision

An Africa where fisheries and aquaculture are sustainably managed and equitably accessed.

Mandate

Coordinate and influence policy to promote small-scale fisheries, aquaculture and the socio-economic well-being of fisherfolk and coastal communities.

Our Core Values

Community First

Placing fisherfolk and coastal communities at the heart of decision-making.

Sustainability

Ensuring the longevity of resources for present and future generations.

Innovation

Encouraging creativity and research-driven solutions in fisheries and aquaculture.

Collaboration

Building partnerships at local, regional and continental levels.

Core Functions

Policy Advocacy

At national, regional and continental levels.

Regional Coordination

Across five RFNSA platforms for unified action.

Capacity Building

On tenure rights and sustainable practices.

Knowledge Sharing

Documentation, learning, and best practice exchange.

Resource Mobilization

Developing partnerships for sustainable growth.

Membership & Structure

Regional platforms engage national alliances and grassroots organizations through bottom-up representation.

CANSAFA

Central Africa

EARFISH

Eastern Africa

NANSAFA

Northern Africa

SANSAFA

Southern Africa

WANSAFA

Western Africa