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About the AUHF Academy
The AUHF Academy is a learning initiative established by the African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF)Â in collaboration with the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF).
It has been created to strengthen knowledge exchange across Africa’s housing finance ecosystem through expert-led webinars, peer learning and critical dialogue on the issues shaping affordable housing delivery across the continent.
Through a series of structured learning sessions and thematic programmes, the AUHF Academy brings together policymakers, investors, lenders, developers and researchers to explore practical solutions and emerging opportunities in affordable housing finance.
Why the AUHF Academy?
Knowledge Sharing
Access expert insights and research-driven discussions
Peer Learning
Engage with practitioners across Africa’s housing ecosystem
Practical Application
Focus on real-world solutions
and implementation
Continental Perspective
Learn from diverse markets
across Africa
How It Works
Sign up to join the AUHF Academy and be added to the AUHF Academy mailing list, where you will receive updates on upcoming sessions, learning series and opportunities to engage with peers across the continent.
The AUHF Academy is a learning platform for peer exchange and collective inquiry. Join the Academy and be recognised for your learning journey at the 2026 AUHF Conference in Lusaka, Zambia.
Upcoming Webinars
Housing Microfinance Series (HMF) Webinar Series
Scaling Housing Microfinance in Africa is hosted by the African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF) and developed jointly by Housing and Development Finance Consultants (HDFC) and Symbiotics Capacity Building (SYCB).
The series is designed to strengthen institutional knowledge and practical capacity in delivering and scaling housing microfinance across Africa — covering what it is, how it differs from traditional mortgage finance, and what it takes to design, implement, and grow it responsibly.
It serves as the inaugural thematic stream of the AUHF Academy, with sessions feeding into the AUHF Annual Conference in Lusaka in November 2026.
All sessions take place at 14:00 CAT
Session 1
27 May 2026
Understanding Housing Microfinance
in the African Context
The session defines housing microfinance and situates it within African financial systems, where households typically build incrementally and formal mortgage markets remain out of reach for most. It covers who the clients are, what is typically financed (home improvements, incremental construction, sanitation, roofing), how housing microfinance differs from both mortgage and microenterprise lending, and why it represents a viable and strategic product line for financial institutions.
Session 2
18 June 2026
Institutional Readiness, Product
Design, and Operational Requirements
The session moves from concept to practice, examining what institutions need to deliver housing microfinance responsibly. Topics include entry pathways for MFIs and banks, product design fundamentals, collateral substitutes, governance and supervisory considerations, MIS requirements, staff capacity and incentive alignment, and the role of ecosystem partnerships.
Session 3
23 July 2026
Scaling Housing Microfinance from
Pilot to Portfolio
The final session addresses what it takes to grow beyond initial pilots to sustainable portfolio development. It explores capital and liquidity constraints, regulatory parameters, MIS limitations, portfolio risk management, and how to align housing microfinance with broader institutional strategy and funding structures.
Catch Up on Past Webinars:
Some learning series are currently in development and may be refined as the AUHF Academy evolves. The programme will continue to be shaped by member input and emerging sector priorities. For further enquiries, please get in touch with Thandiwe Dhlamini at thandiwe@housingfinanceafrica.org