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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.
Learn the Basics of FamilySearch
Introduction FamilySearch 101 Series | en
Discover FamilySearch 101, a beginner-friendly guide to starting your family tree. Learn to add relatives, explore records, and preserve memories as you begin your family history journey.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 1
Join us in starting your family history journey in Episode 1 of FamilySearch 101. Learn to create a free account, add members, and use the app to begin building a simple, accurate family tree.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 2
Continue your family history in FamilySearch 101 Episode 2 as it teaches you how to navigate your family tree and add memories! Begin uploading photos, stories, and audio to your family's memories.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 3
In FamilySearch 101 Episode 3 learn to use Record Hints to find records like birth, census, and marriage records.. Learn to verify sources, search historical records, and explore Genealogies.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 4
Continue learning in FamilySearch 101 Episode 4. Attach sources, verify ancestors, and keep your tree accurate. Learn to find and merge duplicates to preserve family history for future generations.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 5
FamilySearch 101 Episode 5 shows how to use Family Groups, search records by place, and use Full-Text Search to find ancestors in un-indexed global documents and uncover new family connections.
Keynote Speakers
FamilySearch Experiences
Relatives at RootsTech
Find and discover others who are part of your family tree. Be a part of the millions of connections around the globe.
Are you Related to Steve Young?
Find out if you are related to RootsTech keynote speaker Steve Young.
Who is your look alike?
Upload or take a photo of yourself and see which famous people you look like the most.
FamilySearch Photo Collage
Create your own photo collage! Choose from our collection of expertly designed templates, drag and drop your photos, and share your unique collage with family and friends.
Latter-day Saint Sessions
Family Discovery Day | Live Session | 2026
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Ronald A. Rasband
2026 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Patrick Kearon
2025 Family Discovery Day: President Holland and Elder and Sister Andersen
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Jeffrey R. Holland, Elder Neil L Andersen and Sister Kathy Andersen
2025 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Neil L. Andersen, Elder Patrick Kearon, Sister Kristin M. Yee
Family History Department Leadership Roundtable with Elder Kevin S. Hamilton
Elder Kevin S. Hamilton, Elder Massimo De Feo, Elder Mark A. Bragg, Elder Jorge M. Alvarado, Elder K. Brett Nattress
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.
RootsTech Africa in other languages
Rootstech Afrique (Français)
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