Economic Empowerment & Livelihoods
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The Challenge
Poverty in Africa is not simply a lack of money, it is a lack of access. Access to markets, financial services, business training, employment opportunities, and professional networks. Millions of young people cannot find work. Millions of small business owners cannot access capital to grow. Millions of farmers cannot get a fair price for their produce. These are structural problems but they are solvable ones.
Our Response
We create economic pathways for individuals, families, and communities through entrepreneurship development, financial literacy training, workforce readiness, small business support, and cooperative development. We work with youth, women, farmers, artisans, and informal sector workers, helping them build sustainable, dignified livelihoods that they control.
Key Focus Areas
- Entrepreneurship Development — business planning, management skills, and market access support
- Financial Literacy — money management, savings, credit, and investment fundamentals
- Small Business & SME Support — mentorship, coaching, and business development services
- Youth Employment Programs — job skills, internships, and employment placement support
- Cooperative & Savings Group Development — building collective economic power
- Workforce Readiness — CV writing, interview skills, and professional development for job seekers
- Market Access & Value Chain Development — connecting smallholder producers directly to buyers
Featured Initiatives
- Youth Employment Programs — vocational skills and job placement
- Entrepreneurship Incubation — supporting startup and early-stage businesses
- Small Business Development Support — coaching and mentorship for established SMEs
- Financial Inclusion Initiatives — savings groups and access to formal financial services
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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
