Restitution 
Africa Forum

Your trusted partner in the advocacy and research for the restitution of Africa’s cultural heritage and invaluable treasures.

Our journey toward the restitution of Africa

Founded by passionate advocates, Restitution Africa Forum strives to address historical injustices while fostering scholarly dialogue and community engagement in cultural heritage.

Dedicated to cultural conversation, Knowledge production, Healing and Relationship building amongst people of the world.

Artifacts ⁠return and repatriation initiative

We bring together communities, scholars, museums and other state and non-state organizations to work collaboratively on the restitution of collections from colonial context to their origins.
⁠our research initiatives provide a foundation for understanding the character and value of collections from African colonial context and ensuring ethical stewardship of the collections.
⁠We engage with and empower local communities: learning from local knowledge and involving local expertise in determining the live of restituted collections. We also work with community stakeholders to produce knowledge and to foster prof and ownership in local cultures and heritages. Professionalism in the management of local cultural and heritage resources.

Our Approach?

Our commitment to restoring cultural identity sets us apart, making us the preferred choice for research and advocacy in repatriation and restitution efforts.

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Collaborative Advocacy

We bring together communities, scholars, organizations and other stakeholders to collaboratively work on repatriation projects, ensuring that cultural materials and other heritage assets Africans have been deprived of under colonial context are returned to their rightful places.

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Research-Driven Approach

Our research initiatives provide a solid foundation for gathering information to generate insights into Africa’s past in a cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary context. These initiatives enhance our understanding of the African past and how this past connects to the present and points to the future.

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Community Empowerment

We promote local community self-empowerment by involving them as partners in research, knowledge production and information dissemination. This is to foster local community ownership of and pride in their culture and heritage assets.

Join Us in Restoring Heritage

Engage with us to ensure the return of Africa’s treasures and the continent’s restitution.

Our Impact

We empower communities and advocate for the return of cultural artifacts, fostering a deep connection to Africa’s rich history and identity.

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What Our Community Says

The African Restitution Forum has transformed how we view our cultural heritage, enabling us to reclaim our history and identity.

— Zara Nkosi

Their dedication to repatriation is unmatched. The work they do is vital for cultural justice across Africa.

— Liam Mwanga

Get Involved in Cultural Restoration

Join our mission to reclaim Africa’s cultural legacy.

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