Sanus Longevitas — Healthy Longevity

Africa's nonprofit for longevity science.

Afrolongevity is an Africare initiative of TAFFD's. We advance education, research, policy and innovation to make biological aging a treatable condition, extend healthy lifespans, and preserve Africa's biodiversity — developed in Africa, shared with the world.

Futuristic Africans emerging from Africa map
54African nations in scope
6Core initiatives
30+Global & academic partners
100+Healthy years — our target
Elder African woman, wisdom and longevity
"Empowering lives, enriching generations."
Our Motto
Who We Are

A science-led movement for healthy aging in Africa.

We combine longevity research, education and policy advocacy with Africa's cultural knowledge and biodiversity to deliver inclusive, scalable and ethical healthspan outcomes. We unite researchers, clinicians, policymakers, entrepreneurs and communities to change how the continent approaches aging.

Vision

Solving aging and preserving Africa's biodiversity.

Mission

To make biological aging a treatable condition, extending healthy lifespans while advancing solutions rooted in Africa's unique ecosystems.

Motto

Empowering lives, enriching generations.

Value Proposition

Merging cutting-edge research, practical solutions and African cultural wisdom to drive measurable impact in longevity.

What We Do

Four pillars, one healthier Africa.

African scientists collaborating in a futuristic lab

Education

Training clinicians, researchers and the public on the science of biological aging and root-cause care.

Research

Longevity research tailored to Africa's genetics, environment and culture through our Research Unit.

Innovation & Policy

Building medtech, healthtech and biotech ecosystems and advocating evidence-based longevity policy.

Recognition

Celebrating scientists and innovators moving the longevity ecosystem forward.

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Our Recent Programs.

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Afrolongevity recent program event
Afrolongevity recent program event
Afrolongevity recent program event
Afrolongevity recent program event
Afrolongevity recent program event
Afrolongevity recent program event
Afrolongevity recent program event
Afrolongevity recent program event
Afrolongevity recent program event
African savanna at dusk with elephants
Beyond Humans

Longevity for people, pets and endangered species.

Our work extends beyond humans. We support the health and lifespan of Africa's companion animals and endangered wildlife, because biodiversity is a critical source of therapeutic discovery.

People

Extending healthspan across generations.

Ecosystems

Preserving Africa's biodiversity heritage.

Discovery

Wildlife biology informing new therapies.

Our Supporters

Backed by academic institutions and the global longevity community.

We stand alongside universities, foundations and networks working to extend healthy human lifespan worldwide.

Key Champions & Foundations
LEVF
LEVF
Hevolution Foundation
Hevolution Foundation
Methuselah Foundation
Methuselah Foundation
Humanity+
Humanity+
Academic Partners & Educational Hubs
Geneva College of Longevity Sciences
Geneva College of Longevity SciencesSwitzerland
College of Medicine, University of Lagos
College of Medicine, University of LagosNigeria
Tshwane University of Technology
Tshwane University of TechnologySouth Africa
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Mangosuthu University of TechnologySouth Africa
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences UniversitySouth Africa
Imo State University, Owerri
Imo State University, OwerriNigeria
Longevity Education Hub
Longevity Education HubGlobal
Global Longevity Community
International Longevity Alliance
International Longevity Alliance
Global Wellness Institute
Global Wellness Institute
GlycanAge
GlycanAge
Live Forever Club
Live Forever Club
Rejuve.AI
Rejuve.AI
Lifeboat Foundation
Lifeboat Foundation
XPRIZE
XPRIZE
TAFFD's
TAFFD's
Support the movement

Support Africa's longevity future.

Join the movement, partner with us, donate, or nominate a longevity champion. Every contribution builds the field where it is needed most.