About

The African Network – TAN, is a not-for-profit organization founded in Silicon Valley with the sole mandate of fostering the growth of entrepreneurship and technology in Africa and amongst her children in the diaspora worldwide through networking, education and mentoring.

Part of TAN's mission is to showcase Africa to the world as the next viable economic center and one of the fastest growing emerging markets beyond China and India, with the intention of generating interests and investments in science and technology.

At TAN, we believe that the best way to tackle poverty is not to give aid, but to empower people to stand on their own feet.

Vision

To leverage all available resources for the technological and entrepreneurial advancement of Africa, Africans and Africans in the Diaspora.

Mission

• To present Africa to the world as one of the fastest growing economic centers and thus attract investments in science, technology and enterprise.
• To foster unprecedented positive cooperation amongst members thus creating value to all.

Values

• Integrity
• Honesty
• Selflessness
• Empathy
• Confidentiality
• Mutual respect
• Trust
• No racial, tribal, ethnic, sexual or religious bias