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RootsTech Africa
Welcome! Explore our classes and content created and selected especially for African audiences by FamilySearch.
An Introduction to Family History
Who is FamilySearch?
FamilySearch is a global organization dedicated to helping you discover family connections. Everyone who uses FamilySearch becomes a part of it, from employees to users like you. Watch and learn more about who FamilySearch is as a brand, and how we help unite families.
What is Family History?
Family history tells more than just the history of your family. It's about preserving it for your future generations.
Why Do We Record Our Histories?
I write so I don't forget. I write to remember. If I don't get it down now capturing every last detail, I am terrified I will forget the feeling. I write to remember the feeling. - N.R. Hart.
Free Family History Help
FamilySearch has experts in African Family History available to help you build your family tree. Schedule a 20 minute free, online consultation to help you take the next steps in your family history.
Keynote Speakers
RootsTech 2023 Sessions
2023 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder David A. Bednar, Elder Gerrit W. Gong
Global Archive Leaders Panel Discussion 2023
Join us for a live panel discussion from global records leaders, live at RootsTech 2023.
Experience Rootstech
Orientation (Africa)
Welcome to RootsTech 2023! This video will help orient you to the conference experience including content you don’t want to miss.
Why Sign-in on RootsTech.org (Africa)
Learn how signing into your FamilySearch account on RootsTech.org during the conference will give you the best experience including features only available while signed in.
How to Experience Relatives at RootsTech (Africa)
This how-to video will orient you to the Relatives at RootsTech feature including how to connect with others.
FamilySearch Library Highlight (Africa)
Hear from a member of the FamilySearch library team speaking to the purpose and features of the FamilySearch library.
For Latter-Day Saints
RootsTech 2024 Family Discovery Day Live Session
Families gather for a session full of inspiration and celebration featuring the late President M. Russell Ballard and more.
2024 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Neil L. Andersen, Elder Gerrit W. Gong
Family Discovery Day 2023: Elder and Sister Gong
Elder Gerrit W. Gong and Sister Susan Lindsay Gong, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Discover FamilySearch Africa Experiences
Are you ready to get started? Head over to FamilySearch.org/Africa to discover fun experiences to get you going on your journey to preserve your family history.
Preserve Living Memory
Meet Clifton Karani
How do you keep the memory of your loved ones? See how Clifton used a simple technology to remember his family.
Your Family History, Your Health Tomorrow - Clifton Karani
The history of your family’s health can shape your future.
Understanding Your Background - Clifton Karani
How do you know where you come from and your family members?
Learning Your Family History Before Getting Married - Nancy Auma
Auma shares her thoughts on why it is essential to learn about your family history before getting married.
Having challenges with your FamilySearch Account?
FamilySearch Africa now has a Help Support team ready to assist FamilySearch account related issues. Reach out to us on WhatsApp on +233 59 379 7062, +233 24 183 0707 or +233 59 379 8157. Click on the button below to start chatting with us on WhatsApp.
Oral Genealogies
African Oral Genealogies
A video highlighting the positive impact of collecting oral genealogies from villages in several African countries as people learn more about the importance of connecting with their ancestors.Includes a few personal stories from FamilySearch staff and Local Leaders
RootsTech Africa in other languages
Rootstech Afrique (Français)
Accueillir! Explorez le contenu et les cours créés exclusivement pour le Afrique.
