The Advisory Council supports the work of the Trustees, giving advice to the Trustees in respect of grant making and provides them with strategic guidance on the direction of the Foundation. The Council is made up of people who bring a depth and breadth of experience of Africa or specialist skills from a medical, scientific, educational or financial background. Membership will be enlarged in line with the needs of the Foundation. The current members are:

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey (Chairman)
Professor Calestous Juma
Paul Robinson
Dr. Peter H. Abrahams
Matthew Rugamba