Empowering communities, transforming lives, and building a more equitable Africa, one partnership at a time.
One Africa Foundation works with communities, governments, civil society and partners to turn local priorities into lasting progress.
We begin by understanding the priorities, experiences and aspirations of the communities we serve — because effective solutions must reflect the realities of the people they are designed for.
We invest in people, organisations and local systems so that progress can continue long after our direct involvement has ended.
We use research, monitoring, evaluation and continuous learning to understand what works, improve what does not and help effective approaches reach more communities.
Our work is measured not only by how far we reach, but by the progress communities are able to sustain. Behind every number is a community, a partnership and a story of change.
Our programmes respond to interconnected development challenges through locally designed, evidence-based approaches that strengthen people, institutions and communities over the long term.
We expand access to quality learning and help young people build the digital, technical, entrepreneurial and leadership skills they need to participate fully in education, work and society.
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We address the economic, social and structural barriers that limit women and girls by strengthening livelihoods, financial inclusion, leadership, education, protection and participation.
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Our work supports community health, nutrition, WASH, maternal health, disease prevention and psychosocial wellbeing — with a focus on practical solutions that improve everyday health outcomes.
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We combine local knowledge and climate-smart approaches to strengthen food security, improve agricultural productivity, restore ecosystems and reduce vulnerability to droughts, floods and other climate shocks.
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We work with youth, women, farmers, artisans and informal-sector workers to strengthen entrepreneurship, financial capability, workforce readiness, market access and small-business growth.
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We place research, monitoring, evaluation and learning at the centre of programme design and delivery so that decisions are informed by evidence, communities are heard and effective approaches can improve and scale.
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We support civic participation, rights awareness, disability inclusion, social accountability, peacebuilding and policy engagement so that communities — especially those most often excluded — can influence the decisions that affect them.
Explore the programme →Across our programmes, we focus on practical outcomes — stronger livelihoods, new skills, improved wellbeing and greater resilience — while building the local capacity needed to sustain progress over time.
Women combine business training, mentorship, savings and loan groups, and market linkages to strengthen their enterprises and build greater financial independence.
Youth and underserved communities gain practical digital skills for employment, enterprise and participation in a changing economy.
Community-based health, nutrition and WASH support helps families make informed choices and access practical solutions closer to home.
Our programmes are designed with communities, shaped by local knowledge and strengthened through partnership, evidence and continuous learning.
We begin by understanding local priorities, challenges, histories and aspirations — engaging women, youth, community leaders, government and other local stakeholders.
We work with communities and local partners to shape solutions that reflect their context, available resources and long-term goals.
We bring together governments, civil society, academia, development partners and the private sector to combine expertise, resources and local reach.
We strengthen people, organisations and systems so that communities and institutions are better equipped to sustain progress beyond the life of a project.
We use data, research and structured evaluation to track progress, understand what is working and adapt where change is needed.
We document lessons, share evidence and adapt successful approaches so that what works can benefit more communities across Africa.
For farming communities, climate resilience is not an abstract issue. It is about whether families can continue to grow food, protect their livelihoods and plan for the next season. OAF’s climate-smart agriculture work helps communities adapt practices, strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to increasingly unpredictable weather.
“The weather changed. Our old ways stopped working. The Foundation taught us new techniques — and last season was our best harvest in five years.”
Josephine M. • Climate Smart Agriculture Participant • Southern Province, Zambia
Explore Climate Resilience →Our presence is built through long-term relationships, local partnerships and programmes shaped around the priorities, culture and realities of each place. We do not take one model from country to country; we work with local actors to adapt our approach to context.
Explore Our Footprint →Education • Women’s empowerment • Health • Economic development • Research • Climate resilience
Livelihoods • Youth development • Governance • Research • Women’s empowerment • Climate action
Community development • Research • Health • Humanitarian support • Economic empowerment
Climate resilience • Agriculture • Education • Livelihoods • Youth development • Research
The strongest evidence of change often comes from the people experiencing it directly.
Our values shape how we design programmes, manage resources, work with partners and remain accountable to the communities we serve.
An empowered, inclusive and resilient Africa where every individual and community has the opportunity to thrive, lead and contribute to a sustainable future.
To advance sustainable development across Africa through community-centred programmes, strategic partnerships and evidence-based solutions that improve lives, strengthen institutions and create lasting opportunity.
Transparency, ethical conduct and accountability guide how we work with communities, partners and the public.
We hold ourselves to high standards in programme design, resource management, community engagement and measurement.
We test new approaches, learn from experience and encourage solutions that respond to Africa’s changing realities.
We intentionally reach women, youth, persons with disabilities, marginalised groups and communities that are often overlooked.
We work through genuine collaboration, shared purpose and mutual respect because no single organisation can create lasting change alone.
From the start, we build for local ownership, stronger systems and greater self-reliance after our direct involvement ends.
Our affiliates operate with their own identity and specialist capacity while drawing on the Foundation’s networks, cross-sector knowledge and continental reach.
Advancing women’s economic empowerment, financial inclusion, leadership, family wellbeing and gender equality — with a focus on the wider community benefits that follow when women have greater agency and opportunity.
Bridging the gap between education and opportunity through digital literacy, TVET, workforce readiness, STEM, teacher development and career pathways that respond to the needs of a changing economy.
Strengthening development decisions through research, monitoring, evaluation, learning, impact assessment, policy analysis and knowledge management — ensuring evidence is built into programmes from the start.
Developing the next generation of African leaders through structured leadership programmes, mentorship, career guidance, entrepreneurship, life skills and community engagement.
We partner with organisations that share our commitment to community-led, evidence-based development. Together, we combine local knowledge, technical expertise, resources and institutional reach to deliver stronger and more sustainable outcomes.
Ways to collaborate: programme co-design and implementation, research and evaluation, capacity building, funding, knowledge sharing, community investment, policy advocacy and technical assistance.
Explore Partnerships →Whether you want to fund a programme, collaborate on implementation, commission research, contribute technical expertise or explore another way of working together, our team would be glad to hear from you.