Established in March 2016, the African Civic Leadership Program (ACLP) is a United States-based non-profit research organization. It spearheads a variety of impactful projects, including a flagship fellowship program, in collaboration with a network of partners ranging from public and private universities to local and international NGOs, and grassroots groups advocating for social justice and public interest law. ACLP's endeavors predominantly focus on Africa, particularly in Ethiopia. The organization engages in comprehensive projects like institutional capacity-building training, proactive advocacy, and a blend of both basic and applied action-oriented research on numerous critical issues. At the heart of ACLP’s mission is its dedication to action-oriented research, aimed at directly tackling and resolving the challenges encountered by grassroots organizations. This strategic approach not only shapes ACLP's project-centered work but also bolsters its commitment to evidence-based advocacy, ensuring tangible outcomes and sustained impact in its areas of focus.

ACLP envisions a dynamic, efficacious and highly skilled civil society sector across the African continent.

ACLP creates a platform for young leaders and community activists to exchange innovative ideas, approaches, and best practices to address the most pertinent social justice issues in Africa. This platform allows young people to contribute to community service and take leadership roles in the civil society sector through active and assertive engagement with community-based projects relating to a wide range of issues pertinent to their respective communities.