The Africa Platform for Social Protection (APSP) is a network of individuals and organizations operating at grassroots, national and regional levels, with a commitment to promoting a strengthening the social contract between states and citizens.To achieve this, the APSP promotes active engagement of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the shaping of Social Protection policies, programmes, and practices in·Africa.
The APSP’s main objective is to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the goals of the African Union Social Policy Framework (SPF).

To create partnerships with Civil Society and other organizations to engage with the Governments and International Development Agencies (IDAs) to develop and implement innovative Social Protection strategies and programmes that make a difference in the lives of every citizen in Africa.