Empower 20 million Africans to sustainably provide for themselves by 2032.

Humanitarian and Development

We are the largest African humanitarian and development organisation working for an Africa that thrives.

As an African organisation, we address the unique challenges of our continent through an African-led approach that focuses on long-term impact because Africa is home, and we don’t leave.

Our approach

We implement integrated, community-led programmes that save lives, build resilience, and enable transformational community development. Over the past four decades we have built strong partnerships with our communities, delving deep into their challenges and aspirations for fair and sustainable growth. Our guiding principle is simple yet profound: progress thrives when it springs from within communities themselves. We work hand in hand, amplifying their existing plans, developing strategies together, and ensuring they have the resources they need to sustainably provide for themselves and thrive.

Our approach places communities firmly in the driving seat, instilling a sense of ownership and responsibility. We empower communities with the knowledge, skills, and resources to chart their own sustainable path forward, without relying on temporary external aid.

Our programming pillars

Across our six core programming pillars, developed through tried-and-tested processes, we address a myriad of interconnected community vulnerabilities.

Emergency Response

We offer vital support and resources to our communities when they need us most.

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

We work with communities to provide access to clean water and better hygiene.

Food Security and Livelihoods

We help create food security and more sustainable livelihoods for our people.

Health and Nutrition

We provide health and nutritional support for healthier, stronger communities.

Education

We build better futures by enabling a strong and stable educational environment.

Economic Empowerment

We equip our communities with the right skills and access to grow Africa’s economy.

Our proven process

We facilitate a continuum of transformation involving three stages: Emergency Relief, Early Recovery and Transition, and Transformational Development. At each stage, we implement locally led, integrated interventions that are carefully organised and layered within and across our core programming pillars, to holistically address community development challenges.

Principles of our programmes

  • Community-centered and empowering.
  • Integrated, holistic, transformational, and conceptualised and managed as a Programme rather than projects.
  • Seek to build household resilience.
  • Contribute to the global SDGs as well as National Development priorities, as outlined in the National Development Plans for each respective country of operation.
  • Rights-based, inclusive of age-appropriate interventions, gender responsiveness promoting equality and the empowerment of women, and ensuring inclusion across all criteria of the principle of inclusion.
  • Partnership and localisation.
  • Rigorous monitoring and evaluation.

What sets us apart

African expertise and understanding

As an African organisation, we possess an inherent understanding of the continent’s diverse contexts, cultures, and challenges. This deep-rooted familiarity allows us to tailor our interventions effectively, ensuring they resonate with local needs and aspirations.

Established presence in Africa

ForAfrika has the largest footprint of any African Humanitarian and Development Organisation, with over 40 years of active engagement across the continent.

Community integration

We are deeply ingrained within the communities we serve, earning their trust through decades of dedicated service, expertise, and respectful partnership.

Proven credibility

Our track record of competence, respect for human rights, and diligent collaboration with local communities has established ForAfrika as a trusted and credible entity in the region.

Emergency preparedness

We are always ready for quick deployment and effective response to humanitarian crises, leveraging
our presence within communities to save lives and alleviate suffering promptly.

Comprehensive support

From life-saving interventions like WASH facilities and emergency provisions to long-term recovery efforts, ForAfrika remains committed to supporting communities throughout every stage of development, tapping into local resources and skills for sustainable impact.

Programme resources

The latest updates

Read more +13 February 2025 By ForAfrika in South Africa, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Hammanskraal: The South African town where water ‘smells like death’ 

Despite existing infrastructure, many residents of Hammanskraal have gone more than ten years without reliable access to clean water. The cholera outbreak in 2023, which left more than 30 people dead, underscored the urgent need for a lasting solution.
Read more +23 January 2025 By ForAfrika in Education, Health and Nutrition

The critical link between nutrition and learning in Africa’s future

Without regular, nutritious meals, a third of children in Africa face major barriers to learning, growth, and reaching their full potential
Read more +13 December 2024 By ForAfrika in Economic Empowerment Programme Resources, Rwanda

Digitalisation of the rural economy through Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs)

ForAfrika presents a vision to transform the traditional systems through digital innovation. Our project doesn't just aim to solve problems; it seeks to unlock the full potential of rural communities, fostering economic growth and self-reliance. By blending cutting-edge technology with deep respect for local traditions, we're writing a new chapter in Rwanda's development story.
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