About
A global movement, not one more organisation
DAI is a strategic architecture linking the transformation of hearts to the structuring of systems, to restore nations lastingly in peace.
Our mission
Manifest Agapè, activate the Nexus, restore nations
To manifest the Agapè of Christ in order to transform hearts, to activate the Nexus in order to structure action, and to restore nations lastingly in peace.
Our vision: the emergence of a civilisation where Agapè governs hearts, where the Nexus structures systems, and where nations live in lasting peace.
Evangelical foundation
Transformation begins with the heart
Mark 10:45
Serve
Leadership is measured by service rendered, not power held.
Matthew 28:18-20
Reach the nations
A global mandate, without border or exclusion.
Matthew 5:9
Build peace
Peacemakers stand at the centre of the calling.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Live Agapè
Love as an operating system, not a sentiment.
Positioning
Faith owned, service universal, operational neutrality absolute
The inspiration is Christian. The action is open to all, unconditionally. That distinction is the foundation of DAI’s credibility with states and funders alike.
- Open to every nation, ethnicity, culture and generation
- Full inclusion of people living with disability
- No discrimination, no exclusion, no proselytism
- Absolute neutrality in every context of intervention
Leadership
Rev Dr Salomon Ongoïba
Founding President · Knight of the National Order of Mali
A rare bridging profile: faith, scholarship, governance, field practice and culture in one person — which is what gives DAI credibility with churches, universities and international institutions at the same time.
- Pastor & theologian
- PhD in sociology
- PhD in political science
- International researcher-lecturer
- Electoral expert (AIGE)
- AIGE Commissioner
- Author-composer, 17 books
- Twice an international laureate
Convergence platform
Who we work with
DAI does not act alone: the platform brings together actors who usually do not speak to one another.
- States and governments
- United Nations
- African Union
- ECOWAS
- Alliance of Sahel States
- European Union
- Churches and missions
- NGOs and civil society
- Universities and research centres
- Youth, women and peace actors