One Voice. One Future. One Africa.
Empowering communities, transforming lives, and building a more equitable Africa, one partnership at a time.
Who We Are
Rooted in Communities. Driven by Purpose
One Africa Foundation was built on a simple conviction: sustainable development works best when it starts from within communities, not from above them. We work alongside local leaders, governments, civil society organisations, and development partners to design and deliver solutions that communities can own, sustain, and build upon long after a project ends.
From rural villages in East Africa to urban centres in West Africa, our programs reach those who need support most: children without access to learning, women excluded from economic opportunity, farmers facing climate uncertainty, and young people searching for a pathway forward.
We are not just an organisation that works in Africa. We are an organisation that works with Africa
Impact Numbers
Our Impact Across Africa
Our impact is not measured in projects alone; it is measured in the lives changed, the opportunities created, and the communities that are stronger today than they were before we arrived. Every number here represents a real person with a real story.
African Countries Where We Operate
Projects Successfully Implemented
Communities Directly Supported
Communities Directly Supported
Our Programs
Seven Ways We Create Change
Education, Skills & Youth Development
We give young people the knowledge, skills, & confidence to shape their futures.
Women's Empowerment & Gender Equality
When women succeed, families thrive and communities grow stronger.
Climate Resilience & Sustainable Agriculture
Africa is on the frontline of climate change. We help communities adapt, innovate, and protect their livelihoods.
Economic Empowerment & Livelihoods
We build economic pathways through entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and workforce development.
Research, Innovation & Evidence
Good intentions are not enough. Every program we run is evidence-based and continuously improved.
Governance, Rights & Social Inclusion
Sustainable development requires accountability, justice, and equal participation for all.
Our Affiliate Network
A Network Built for Greater Impact
Where we Work
25 Countries. One Shared Mission.
From the Horn of Africa to Southern Africa, from West Africa’s Atlantic coast to the Great Lakes region, One Africa Foundation’s work spans the length and breadth of the continent. Our country programs are designed and led by people who know their communities best.
Testimonials
Voices From the Communities We Serve
“Before the program, I was surviving. After the training and the savings group, I am building. I now employ two women from my neighbourhood, and I plan to open a second location next year.”
— Mary W., Women in Enterprise Graduate, Nairobi, Kenya
“I used to think digital jobs were only for people with university degrees. The Digital Skills Academy showed me that the opportunity was right here. Six months later, I had my first job in tech.”
— James K., Digital Skills Academy Graduate, Kampala, Uganda
“The health workers came to our village and explained everything. What to feed my daughter, how to keep water clean. She was malnourished and I did not know. Because of the program, she is healthy now.”
— Grace N., Community Health Program Beneficiary, Dodoma Region, Tanzania
“The weather changed. Our old ways stopped working. The Foundation taught us new techniques — and last season was our best harvest in five years. I am not afraid of the dry season anymore.”
— Josephine M., Climate Smart Agriculture Participant, Southern Province, Zambia
Contact Us
Be Part of the Change
Whether you are a donor, a development organisation, a government partner, a corporation, or an individual who believes in Africa’s future, there is a place for you in this mission.
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Location: Ebereschenstrasse Munich, Germany
- Location: Hunt Rd, Bulwer, Durban, South Africa
- Email: partnerships@one-africa-foundation.org
