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Archives are the docu*entary by-product of human activity retained for their long-term value.  They are contemporary records created by individuals and organisations as they go about their business and therefore provide a direct window Being an archivist or record keeper is a fascinating role. There are not many jobs where it can be said that what you do today will matter An archivist or record keeper needs a pas*ion for history, an eye for detail and a strong commitment to service. The return is to be a Archives are witnesses to the past. They provide evidence, explanation and justification both for past actions and current decisions.  The International Council on Archives (ICA) is created on 9 June 1948 , now celebrated as International Archives Day. The mission of the International Council on Archives (ICA) is to promote the preservation and use of archives around the world. In pursuing this mission, ICA works for the protection and enhancement of the memory of the world and to improve communication while respecting ICA’s Fund for the International Development of Archives (FIDA) provides as*istance to archive professionals and institutions working in especially challenging conditions, usually in developing countries.                                                                                                                         In 2012 the ICA's Programme Commission made Africa a priority area for its professional programme work to support the development of record-keeping capacity in Africa, the needs of African archivists and records managers, ICA strategic objectives and priorities, and the One of the ICA's Objectives is to build capacity within the archive profession. A fundamental element of this capacity building is to support Young and New Professionals to develop their professional knowledge and to encourage them to participate in all that the ICA has