We work to remove the economic, social and structural barriers that limit women and girls — strengthening their ability to participate, lead, earn and shape the decisions that affect their lives.
Across Africa, women and girls continue to face systemic barriers to education, economic participation, leadership and equal rights. These barriers can be financial, social, cultural or legal — and they often reinforce one another.
Gender inequality is therefore not only an issue of fairness. It directly affects household wellbeing, economic growth, community resilience and the ability of societies to reach their full potential.
We create practical economic opportunities, strengthen leadership capacity and support women and girls to participate more fully in education, enterprise, community life and public decision-making.
Our programmes combine entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, education support, leadership development, GBV prevention and response, maternal wellbeing and advocacy — recognising that meaningful empowerment requires both opportunity and the removal of barriers.
Partner on Women’s Empowerment →Our work addresses the interconnected barriers that prevent women and girls from participating fully in economic, social and civic life.
Business training, mentorship and market access support that helps women start, strengthen and grow enterprises.
Savings, credit and community-based financial mechanisms that strengthen women’s economic independence.
Developing women’s confidence and capacity to lead in business, government and community life.
Scholarships, mentorship and safer learning environments that support girls to remain in education and progress.
Protection, referral support, awareness and community engagement addressing violence against women and girls.
Working with communities and institutions to challenge exclusionary norms and support more equitable policies.
Supporting mothers and families through practical health, nutrition and wellbeing interventions.
Creating opportunities for women and girls to influence decisions that affect their households, communities and futures.
OAF combines enterprise support, financial inclusion, leadership and education to address both immediate barriers and longer-term structural inequality.
Business training, mentorship and financial inclusion designed to help women strengthen enterprises, expand income and build greater economic independence.
Structured leadership development supporting women to strengthen confidence, influence and leadership capability across sectors.
Scholarships, mentorship and safer learning environments that help girls remain in school and continue progressing through education.
Community-based savings and lending groups that help women build financial capability, access capital and strengthen economic resilience.
Our aim is not participation in programmes alone, but meaningful change in women’s economic position, leadership, safety and ability to shape their own futures.
Women have stronger enterprises, improved financial capability and wider access to income-generating opportunity.
Women are better equipped to lead and influence decisions in businesses, communities and institutions.
Girls and women face fewer barriers to education, participation and access to resources.
Awareness, protection and advocacy strengthen community responses to gender-based inequality and violence.
We work with governments, development partners, foundations, community organisations and the private sector to advance practical, locally grounded approaches to gender equality.
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