Village

The Village of Tomorrow

Walk through the CCAF African Village

A hopeful picture of the future we can build together. Choose any place to see what happens there and the part you could play. Every place is also listed below the map.

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Map of the CCAF African Village of tomorrow A lifelike African village nestled among green hills and mountains. A winding river and bridges connect earth-toned homes, a library tower, school, health centre, lively market and play park. Neighbours gather beneath a great baobab as children listen to a storyteller; clickable labels lead to each part of the website. Clean energy and water Clean energy and waterOrigins Atlas Origins AtlasSankofa Academy Sankofa AcademyFutures Forge Futures ForgeAssembly Hall Assembly HallHealth centre Health centreKgotla Commons Kgotla CommonsLiving Earth Living EarthMaktaba MaktabaNeighbourhood school Neighbourhood schoolGriot Fireside Griot FiresideDiaspora Bridge Diaspora BridgeBaobab Square Baobab SquareMarket square Market squareHomes and gardens Homes and gardensPlay park Play park

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Welcome to the village of tomorrow

Point at, tap or tab to any place. Districts open a part of this website; everyday places show what life here could be like.

Everyday life in the village, and the part you can play

  • Clean energy and water

    Wind turbines and solar fields feed a shared microgrid; a water tower stores clean water and the river is protected, not polluted.

    Your part: Become an engineer or technician, maintain a system, or join a river clean-up.

  • Health centre

    A solar-powered clinic with a maternity wing, telemedicine links to specialist hospitals, an electric ambulance and community health workers who visit every home.

    Your part: Train as a nurse, doctor or community health worker, or support health education.

  • Neighbourhood school

    Bright, cool classrooms close to home, where children learn in their own languages as well as in global ones.

    Your part: Teach, read with a child, or tutor after school.

  • Market square

    Farmers, makers and traders under shade canopies, with solar cold storage, mobile payments and electric delivery carts.

    Your part: Start an enterprise, mentor young traders, or buy from local producers.

  • Homes and gardens

    Homes built from local earth and timber that stay cool without air-conditioning, with rooftop gardens, solar panels and rainwater tanks.

    Your part: Design and build sustainable homes, or be a good neighbour.

  • Play park

    A playground and football pitch on safe, lit paths, open to every child, including children with disabilities.

    Your part: Coach a team, organise games, or help keep the park safe.