Ke maʻu ʻeni mo e ngaahi peesi kehe ʻo e vahefonuá, lomiʻi ʻi he meʻa ke fili mei aí pea fili ʻa e “Fili ʻa e Vahefonuá/Fonuá.”

RootsTech Africa

Welcome! Explore our classes and content created and selected especially for African audiences by FamilySearch.

An Introduction to Family History


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This session language is English
2023

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.

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This session language is English
1:08
2023

What is Family History?

Family history tells more than just the history of your family. It's about preserving it for your future generations.

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This session language is English
1:02
2022

Why is FamilySearch free?

Kayla Jackson

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This session language is English
1:13
2023

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.

Siponisā

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


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This session language is English
2023

Jordin Sparks Keynote Address

Jordin Sparks

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This session language is English
2023

Sean Astin Keynote Address

Sean Astin

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This session language is English
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This session language is English

RootsTech 2023 Sessions


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This session language is English
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This session language is English
2023

2023 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder David A. Bednar, Elder Gerrit W. Gong

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This session language is English
2023

Family Discovery Day: Elder and Sister Gong

Elder Gerrit W. Gong and Sister Susan Lindsay Gong

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This session language is English
2023

Global Archive Leaders Panel Discussion 2023

Join us for a live panel discussion from global records leaders, live at RootsTech 2023.

Experience Rootstech


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This session language is English
2023

Orientation (Africa)

Welcome to RootsTech 2023! This video will help orient you to the conference experience including content you don’t want to miss.

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This session language is English
2023

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.

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This session language is English
2023

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.

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This session language is English
2023

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


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2024

Fakataha Fakahangatonu ʻa e ʻAho ʻo e ʻIlo e Fāmilí RootsTech 2024

ʻOku fakataha mai e ngaahi fāmilí ki ha fakatahaʻanga ʻoku fonu ʻi he ueʻi fakalaumālie mo e fakamanatu ʻoku kau ai ʻa Palesiteni M. Russell Ballard mo ha niʻihi tokolahi ange.

Thumbnail ki he Fakahinohino ki he Tuʻunga Fakatakimuʻa ʻo e Temipalé mo e Hisitōlia Fakafāmilí  ki he 2024
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This session language is English
2023

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.

South African Research


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This session language is English
24:54

Preserve Living Memory


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This session language is English
00:33
2023

Meet Clifton Karani

How do you keep the memory of your loved ones? See how Clifton used a simple technology to remember his family.

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This session language is English
00:53
2023

Your Family History, Your Health Tomorrow - Clifton Karani

The history of your family’s health can shape your future.

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This session language is English
1:09
2023

Understanding Your Background - Clifton Karani

How do you know where you come from and your family members?

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This session language is English
00:58
2023

We are One - Woowill Lala

We are one. See how preserving our family history binds us together.

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This session language is English
1:04
2023

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


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This session language is English
4:47
2021

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


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This session language is French

Rootstech Afrique (Français)

Accueillir! Explorez le contenu et les cours créés exclusivement pour le Afrique.

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This session language is Portuguese

RootsTech África

Bem-vindo! Explore conteúdos e aulas criados exclusivamente para o África.

Social Accounts


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YouTube

Subscribe to our page youtube.com/@familysearchafrica

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Instagram

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Facebook

Follow us at facebook.com/familysearchafrica

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Website

Visit our localized website with mobile-ready experiences at familysearch.org/africa