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.
Africa has made important progress in expanding school enrolment, yet millions of children and young people still lack access to quality education. In many settings, learning outcomes remain low, while young people are entering labour markets that are changing faster than traditional education systems can respond.
Youth unemployment continues to rise, and the rapid digitalisation of the global economy risks widening the gap for young people who have not had access to relevant digital, technical and employment-ready skills.
We work to expand access to quality education, strengthen learning systems and prepare young people for success in a fast-changing world.
Our approach goes beyond the classroom. We combine learning support with digital literacy, technical and vocational education, entrepreneurship, leadership development and teacher capacity building — helping young people build both the knowledge and practical skills they need to navigate education, employment and enterprise.
Partner on Education & Skills →Our work addresses the full journey from foundational learning to skills, confidence and transition into employment or enterprise.
Practical technology skills, internet literacy and digital tools for employment, learning and enterprise.
Employment-relevant skills in trades, technology and services linked to real economic opportunity.
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics programmes for schools and youth groups.
Confidence, vision, civic responsibility and mentorship for young people preparing to lead.
Professional development that helps educators deliver more relevant and consistently high-quality learning.
Reducing financial and learning barriers for talented young people who would otherwise be left behind.
Helping young people turn ideas, knowledge and practical skills into sustainable income-generating activity.
Connecting skills development to career guidance, employment pathways and enterprise opportunities.
OAF’s education portfolio combines scalable initiatives with locally anchored delivery models.
A multi-country initiative providing digital literacy and technology skills to youth and underserved communities through community-based technology hubs and mobile training units, including in harder-to-reach areas.
Community-based learning centres providing educational resources, remedial learning support, teacher mentorship and opportunities for out-of-school youth, established with local government and community leadership.
Intensive leadership programmes designed to strengthen confidence, civic responsibility and leadership capacity among young Africans.
Integrated support for schools through curriculum strengthening, infrastructure improvements and teacher professional development.
Our goal is not training for training’s sake. It is stronger learning, better transitions and greater opportunity for young people.
More young people can access relevant learning support and educational resources.
Participants build digital, technical and entrepreneurial capabilities aligned with real opportunity.
Teachers and learning institutions are better equipped to deliver quality education consistently.
Young people are better prepared to move from learning into employment, enterprise and leadership.
We work with governments, schools, development agencies, foundations and private-sector partners to design and scale education and youth development programmes.
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