Empower 20 million Africans to sustainably provide for themselves by 2032.
What began in 1984 with my late father, Peter Pretorius, being stranded in famine-stricken Mozambique, has become the life’s work of thousands of dedicated Africans. His determination that no child should die of hunger, has grown into a movement that today reaches millions across the continent.
Over the past four decades, we have witnessed extraordinary resilience. From the first orphanage in Pambarra to our programmes in eight countries today, ForAfrika has always been driven by partnership with local communities. We have moved from only providing emergency relief to delivering integrated, locally-led development: from life saving interventions to stabilisation, resilience building, strengthening livelihoods, and building commercially viable communities that thrive.
2024 has been a year of milestones. We celebrated ForAfrika’s 40th anniversary, strengthened our commitment to our 10-year target of empowering 20 million Africans to be self-sufficient and equipping 6 million with a platform to thrive by 2032, and reached more than six million people with life-changing support. Along the way, we have deepened partnerships with governments, international agencies, and the private sector, showing what is possible when we work together for an Africa that thrives.
None of this would have been possible without the people who make ForAfrika what it is. To our staff, 99% of whom are African, many coming from the very communities we serve, thank you for your passion and perseverance.
To our donors and partners, thank you for trusting us and supporting African-led solutions. I give a particular thanks to James and Betty Robison and Life Outreach International for your more than 36 years of faithful partnership across all our programming. And to the communities we walk alongside, thank you for your courage and for inspiring us every day.
I thank God for His hand upon the organisation for all of 40 years, as we have seen and experienced His favour, protection and provision throughout!
As we look ahead, we do so with hope and determination. The challenges remain immense, but so too is our belief in Africa’s potential. With your continued support, we will remain committed for the long run, until the job is done and communities are enabled to thrive.
Isak Pretorius
Group CEO, ForAfrika
Our story began in 1984 when founder Peter Pretorius was stranded in famine-stricken Pambarra, Mozambique. Witnessing more than 300 people die of starvation in ten days changed his life forever. Together with his wife, Ann, they resolved to act. Their first relief effort delivered 80 tonnes of food and Joint Aid Management (JAM) was born, laying the foundation for what is now ForAfrika.
From Mozambique to Angola and Rwanda, ForAfrika responded to wars, famine, and genocide. This decade saw the first major expansions beyond Mozambique and the transition from emergency relief to school-based feeding and capacity building.
We expanded into South Sudan and South Africa, growing from a relief organisation into a relief and development agency. Food factories, water wells, and global partnerships fuelled this growth and laid the groundwork for holistic, community-led approaches.
By 2012, we were reaching over one million people. Programmes diversified into education, WASH, and livelihoods. Expansion into Uganda in 2017 further deepened our footprint across Africa, with resilience and sustainability becoming central to our model.
The passing of co-founder Peter Pretorius at 73 was a defining moment. His vision of an Africa restored remained the heartbeat of the organisation. Ann stepped in as Group CEO, ensuring continuity and growth, while the mission continued to expand across the continent.
The global pandemic saw ForAfrika scale up rapidly, reaching nearly four million people in 2020. In June 2021, Isak Pretorius was appointed as Group CEO. A year later, the organisation was rebranded to ForAfrika, reflecting our identity as an African-founded, African-led movement.
This signaled a new era in the organisation, building on the foundation laid, with the same heart and a new vision, For Africa to thrive. The organisation has rapidly expanded not only its reach, but also in its depth of impact, and the growth into social enterprise.
“Potatoes! Potatoes!” came the cry up the stairwell of a six-storey apartment block in Maputo. It was the early 1980s, Mozambique was in the grip of civil war and famine, and a woman burst through the door waving a small bag of vegetables above her head.
That moment remains vivid for me. A truck carrying potatoes had finally arrived, and for the first time in years, families could take some home. For them, this was not just food — it was survival, dignity, and hope.
It was in those desperate days that my late husband, Peter, made a promise: we would dedicate our lives to walking alongside the people of Africa. What began as a simple response to hunger grew into something much greater — a lifelong commitment to partner with communities so they could overcome hardship and thrive.
Over the past four decades, I have been humbled and inspired by the resilience, ingenuity, and generosity of African people. Time and again, I have seen how communities are the first to respond in a crisis, long before outside help arrives. This is ubuntu — the principle that we are human because of one another — and it is at the heart of everything ForAfrika does.
I have met countless people who embody this spirit:
James in Uganda, who welcomed hundreds of refugees to farm his land, giving them the chance to provide for their families.
Emile in Rwanda, who grew up in a ForAfrika-supported orphanage after the genocide and is now mentoring the next generation of young musicians.
Adam in South Sudan, once a child soldier, now teaching mothers how to grow food and trudging kilometres through flood waters to deliver medicine.
Our Angola team, who designed tuk-tuk ambulances so mothers and children could reach malnutrition clinics.
Stories like these remind me that Africa’s solutions lie within Africa’s people. Our role has never been to “rescue,” but to stand with communities, unlock opportunities, and help build resilience for tomorrow.
What started with feeding children has become a holistic, integrated approach — from health to education, water to livelihoods. Today, ForAfrika is present in eight countries, reaching millions of people every year, yet always learning from and led by the communities we serve.
There have been challenges along the way — moments of heartbreak, sacrifice, and uncertainty. But there has also been extraordinary hope. The past is always present in the future, and I see that future as bright: Africans leading their own transformation, supported but not defined by us.
It has been the greatest privilege of my life to walk this journey. The people of Africa are my inspiration, and ForAfrika will continue to walk alongside them — until Africa truly thrives.
Ann Pretorius
Co-founder of ForAfrika
Through our work, we save lives, restore dignity, and build resilience so that communities can become self-sufficient.
By delivering African-led solutions for Africa, we reach millions of people annually, in communities across Africa through interventions that provide clean water, food security, healthcare, education, opportunities to earn and save, as well as become economically active. Behind every number is a story of transformation, a community surviving crisis, regaining stability, and moving forward with dignity and opportunity.
Africa is our home and we don’t leave-it is why we stand by our promise: we’re committed to the long run, until the job is done and communities are enabled to thrive.
We respond quickly in emergencies to provide vital support and resources that saves lives and alleviates suffering of our communities. Even during the emergency response, we consider long-term resilience-building efforts that lay the foundation for stabilising recovery.
As the initial emergency subsides, we restore access to basic services, rebuild infrastructure and provide transitional livelihood support. We strengthen capabilities and catalyse collaborative processes that communities can steer themselves.
By strengthening resilience factors, our initiatives enable communities to withstand future shocks and independently address their basic needs without relying on external
support. We facilitate change that allows communities to become self-sustainable, unlocking their potential to thrive.
We understand the challenges our communities must overcome and how best to do that – being based in the communities we serve means we are agile and have local knowledge that informs our strategies and boosts our resilience.
Fueled by the generosity of donors and partners like you, we bring resources and implement locally-led programmes that address the barriers people face.
Paul Edwards is a serial entrepreneur who has successfully built several businesses into leading companies.
His CV lists an impressive array of positions held at major companies around the world and he is also a regular speaker at international conferences on topics such as satellite communications, telecommunications, payments, and doing business successfully in Africa.
Paul is currently Executive Chairman of Equilibre Bio-energy Production Ltd and Chairman of ZappGroup, Africa Ltd.
Additionally, Paul is also a member of the Advisory Board of the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business and a member of EDS’s Europe’s Advisory Board.
Ann Pretorius and her late husband, Peter, founded Joint Aid Management (JAM), now known as ForAfrika, in 1984.
For almost 40 years, they served the organisation as co-founders, strategic planners and tireless foot soldiers. Together they received several prestigious accolades, were one of five finalists in the AidEx 2014 Humanitarian Hero of the Year Award and winners of the 2018 African Ubuntu Award for Social Responsibility.
After Peter’s passing in August 2018, Ann assumed the role of CEO of the JAM Group. Her passion, determination, unique interpersonal skills and vast experience in administration and marketing, have helped steer the group to its pre-eminent position as Africa’s largest indigenous non-governmental organisation, serving millions of people in six countries.
A mother of six, with 14 grandchildren, Ann genuinely understands and appreciates the value of the family foundation and is fully supportive of the decisions and direction the new leadership, under her son Isak, is taking.
Chris Hellmich
Experienced Litigation Attorney | Humanitarian Legal Advocate
Mr. Hellmich is a former Patton Boggs LLP (now Squire Patton Boggs) commercial litigation partner with strong experience handling complex national and international litigation. His litigation experience, including six years in the US Army JAG Corps, allowed him to try dozens of cases to juries and the court personally.
During his fourteen years at Patton Boggs, he was part of the firm’s international dispute resolution group, where he formed, managed, and led teams of outside attorneys and multidisciplinary professionals on matters ranging from antitrust and banking to product liability and white-collar crime.
In 2013, Mr. Hellmich formed his own law firm. He provides outside general counsel advice to start-ups and litigation services to companies and individuals nationwide, with a focus on California employment disputes.
Since 2006, Mr. Hellmich has served as a pro bono general counsel to ForAfrika USA and its predecessor, Joint Aid Management USA, Africa’s largest indigenous NGO that provides emergency relief and sustainable food security solutions across the continent. Mr. Hellmich joined the Board of Directors in 2016.
Florian Kemmerich is a global impact investor, business growth strategist, and board member, driven by the powerful belief encapsulated in his leitmotif: "Impact Lives, Share Profits." He is Managing Partner at KOIS and Co-Founder of Resilienture where his work spans across major sectors, with a primary focus on improving livelihood, empowering communities, and addressing global challenges such as economic empowerment,
climate change, and global health. Former executive roles, among others, were at Palladium, Bamboo Capital, Olympus and B.Braun.
Florian successfully mobilized close to $1 billion in capital for companies and funds that deliver both financial and social returns. His mission is rooted in the belief that “Impact is my dedication to people, planet, peace, and prosperity. Not to nourish my ego with a legacy, but as a deeper devotion and greater purpose of my life.”
Throughout his career, Florian has remained devoted to creating solutions that empower communities at risk and believes that economic empowerment, resilience, and global health via impact investing is where, “Don’t give a person a fish to feed them for a day; don’t teach them how to fish to feed them for a lifetime; but rather invest in their fishing business to empower the livelihood of their entire community.”
A globally active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), Florian has initiated impactful initiatives such as the Global Impact Report, co-founded the Planet Action Network and the North Star Chapter. His work continues to engage with fellow YPO members to combine profit & purpose to make sustainability a core business driver.
In addition to his professional achievements, Florian is a passionate musician, former paratrooper, fluent in five languages (German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian), and a devoted husband and father of five. In younger years he was a European Judo Champion, part of the German national team (U21) and competed in the 1. Bundesliga.
Kate is an established board contributor and strategic leader with excellent judgement and an impact focus. This is honed by 30 years of operational and board roles in emerging markets, strategy, philanthropy and impact investment. She is co-founder of Bateleur Partners. Kate’s board experience includes BRAC, the London Evening Standard Dispossessed Fund, Access: The Foundation for Social Investment, DOT Glasses, and ForAfrika Group and ForAfrika Social Enterprise boards. She has served (or serves) in roles as Senior Independent Trustee, ARC Chair, Remco Chair and as a member of various Investment Committees and grant-making panels. In her career she worked for the World Bank Group, Bain & Company and Government of South Africa under Nelson Mandela before building a leading education foundation. Kate’s focus is on aligning governance, strategy and management of operations through a clarity of vision and purpose and a culture of impact measurement, learning and excellence in delivery.
Maserame Mouyeme is the director of Nala Leadership Circle and has vast experience in executive leadership roles in the African region.
With a Bachelor of Social Science and an MBA, she has served in various sectors including general management, marketing, customer and commercial development, public affairs, communication and sustainability.
Serving on a number of committees, Maserame has worked towards ensuring the progression of women in executive roles and is a driver of shared value, sustainability initiatives, diversity and transformation.
Muzammil Rengony started his career in 2011 in the field of accounting, taxation and auditing as a client assistant and is now client service manager for Adansonia Management Services Ltd in Mauritius, where ForAfrika is registered.
While managing a team of accountants and administrators who are responsible for a portfolio of clients, he is also pursuing his studies towards his Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification.
Muzammil acts as a director for a number of global businesses and part of his duties include the day-to-day administration of ForAfrika as well as being a board member.
Najiba Bauker kicked off her career as a corporate administrator in the Mauritian global business sector and is currently team leader at Adansonia Management Services Ltd.
In addition to serving as a board member of ForAfrika, Najiba also handles -day-to-day administrative tasks.
She acts as a director for a number of other global businesses administered by Adansonia and is pursuing her studies towards her Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification.
Dr Zindler is a Senior Lecturer at Lancaster University, he educates current and future leaders/entrepreneurs on responsible leadership, governance, and multi-capital strategy. He is also a Business Humanizer at the global branding firm Innate Motion. His passion for positive impact extends to co-founding the Young Presidents Organization’s (YPO) Planet Action Network and the Regenerative Alliance. He also serves as a Partner at NOW Partners and is a Founding Member of the Virtual Advisory Board (VAB) and For Good Leaders communities. Previously, he held leadership roles as group CEO of Medair, the international disaster relief organization, chair of Mercy Ships Switzerland, board member of the Resilience Institute. In addition to teaching, advising and mentoring leaders and their organisations was his very recent conference presentation on philanthropy, faith, and human flourishing.
Isak Jan Pretorius
Impact-driven leader | Humanitarian strategist | Global advisor
Isak Pretorius is a seasoned African executive and humanitarian leader with over 20 years of experience driving social impact, economic development, and cross-sector partnerships across the continent. He currently serves as Group CEO of ForAfrika, the largest indigenous African humanitarian organization, which reaches more than 6.3 million people annually across eight countries.
Isak began his career humbly as a driver at Joint Aid Management (JAM) in 1996 and rose through the ranks to become CEO. Since then, he has led high-impact organizations such as Afriscope Holdings, providing tailored business solutions for companies entering Sub-Saharan Africa, and Gatestreet Africa, a capital-raising and financial intelligence firm focused on African markets.
A passionate advocate for Africa’s growth, Isak is recognized for bridging the gap between nonprofit and for-profit sectors to deliver sustainable development. He has advised governments, global donors, NGOs, and businesses on designing high-impact, scalable strategies that support African communities, economies, and ecosystems.
Isak is also a respected global speaker, having presented on platforms such as TED, the United Nations, the Clinton Global Initiative, and other prominent business and development forums. A long-standing member of YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization), Isak currently serves as Africa Regional Chair and Vice Chair of the Global Deal Network. He is a recipient of the YPO Africa Impact Award and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting, Economics, and Financial Management from the University of South Africa.
Isak lives in Africa with his wife, their three children, and their Goldendoodle.
Jim Lutzweiler
Collaborative Leader | Coalition Builder | Global Strategist
Jim Lutzweiler brings a rare and comprehensive portfolio of 25 years of expertise and experience across the spectrum of global program development to improve the lives of people. He has worked for and with every facet and major stakeholder type – from foundations, corporations and government entities that sponsor development, to NGOs and companies that implement programs in host countries. His perspective and insight into what works and what doesn’t in various situations and contexts is invaluable creating mission-driven coalitions, developing public-private partnerships, and building & leading executive teams.
His skillset includes strategic planning and tactical execution within challenging, dynamic environments, public policy formulation and market development, advocacy and consumer strategies, shared value partnerships, Operations and Revenue executive management, and philanthropic funding.
He developed and applied these skills with a global perspective through working and living in 80 countries in his career, at organizations such as Foundation for a Smoke-Free World,10 years resident in West and Southern Africa working with Joint Aid Management, World Vision and Catholic Relief Services; and with PepsiCo and AARP Foundation.
As the Chief Revenue Officer at ForAfrika he is responsible for driving core revenue business functions, multi-stakeholder public-private partnerships, executive coaching and strategy.
Abeba Amene is Chief Executive Officer for the Humanitarian and Development division at ForAfrika To Thrive, where she leads strategic programming initiatives aimed at empowering 20 million Africans to sustainably provide for themselves by 2032. With over two decades of experience in humanitarian and development work across East and the Horn of Africa, Abeba brings exceptional expertise in conflict analysis, peacebuilding, and resilience programming. Her expertise spans conflict-sensitive programming, regional advocacy, policy development, and stakeholder engagement across government agencies, parliamentary groups, and civil society organizations throughout the region.
Prior to her current role, Abeba served as Chief Programmes Officer at ForAfrika as well as Country Director for Joint Aid Management (JAM) South Sudan, and held senior positions with Oxfam GB as Resilience Policy and Advocacy Advisor. Her extensive field experience includes work with the Institute for Security Studies, FECCLAHA (Regional Conference of Churches), and the Bonn International Centre for Conversion, focusing on small arms proliferation, pastoralist security and community transformation. An author and researcher, Abeba has documented extensively on topics including pastoralist resilience, small arms control, and sustainable development in conflict-prone areas.
Simon McGregor stepped into his current role at ForAfrika in April this year, following a progressive leadership journey within the organisation. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer from 2022, Chief Development Officer from 2021 to 2022, and Managing Director of ForAfrika’s UK office from 2019 to 2021. Simon brings a strong background in financial research, corporate finance and stock transfer, underpinned by deep expertise in structuring complex equity and debt transactions across multiple sectors.
He has founded and led several successful companies and held senior roles in both listed and private entities. As Managing Director at LSE-listed Equiniti Group plc he was responsible for proxy advisory, cross-border listings and stock analysis. He later became a partner at Afriscope, an Africa-focused consultancy, where he led corporate finance initiatives with a focus on innovative capital structuring, investment readiness and financial strategy tailored to emerging markets.
Sharmala Ishwarlall is a South African international development practitioner, with over 26 years of global, cross cutting experience in the sector in Business Development and Non-Profit Management. Throughout her career, Ishwarlall has demonstrated expertise in grant writing, proposal management, bid negotiations, revenue building, organisational capacity building and project management ranging from $500,000 to $2,2 billion. Her work spans various sectors, including WASH, GESI, agriculture, education, global health, supply chain, energy and climate sustainability. She has collaborated with major donors such as USAID, UNICEF, EU, GF and CDC. Notably, she is a localisation agenda specialist for the past 15 years. Sharmala is the founder of the global consulting services firm called Partners for Results (P4R), providing a diverse and unique portfolio of services to the development aid sector. Before joining ForAfrika, Ishwarlall was the International Affairs Development Lead at Deloitte SA and BD lead for the Grace Machel Trust and FHI 360. She has received several past nominations from Rotary and other institutions as the Women of the Year, Community Leader and Entrepreneur. She currently also serves as the Executive Advisory Lead to the Chair for the UN Social Development Coalition.
Susannah Hastings joined ForAfrika in 2021 as Chief of Staff, bringing with her a strong background in leadership enablement, strategic coordination, and organisational development. Prior to joining ForAfrika, she served in the Global Management Team of the Deal Network at the Young Presidents’ Organisation (YPO), where she contributed to the design of high-value educational and networking programmes that facilitated shared learning and access to exclusive global business content.
In her current role as Chief of Staff, Susannah serves as a key partner to the Group CEO and COO, ensuring the Group Executive Committee (EXCO) functions as a cohesive, high-performing team. She drives cross-functional collaboration, manages strategic initiatives, and strengthens leadership alignment and accountability across the Group. She also plays a central role in maintaining effective board engagement and supports the Group CEO in strategic decision-making and governance.
Susannah is deeply committed to building a values-driven culture and strengthening leadership. Her focus is on enabling clarity, connection, and accountability to help ForAfrika deliver on its mission and to empowering Africa to thrive.
Mercy Kanyi is a seasoned Finance Executive with over two decades of experience in leading high-impact operations across Africa in respected international NGOs. Her track record includes spearheading strategic financial transformation, risk and compliance frameworks, and multi-donor grant management of large portfolios.
As a Certified Public Accountant, a holder of BCom and a Master's in Global Human Resource Management, she possesses a unique blend of financial expertise and leadership acumen in building and mentoring diverse teams, driving governance excellence, risk management and integrating financial insights in decision-making. She has worked with multiple boards and contributed to institutional strategy and organizational design that enhanced performance and sustainability.
Her expertise extends deeply into IT, Human Resources and Supply Chain leadership, having led teams large across these functions in various organizations like Save the Children, World Vision, WWF, and most recently AERC, before she joined ForAfrika. Mercy has led complex ERP migrations, driven automation, and introduced innovative tools that streamlined operations, boosting organizational efficiency. She is keen to empower teams to thrive in dynamic environments. Her ability to foster collaboration between finance and programmatic teams has ensured seamless programmes budget execution and elevated operational agility.
Terri Pretorius was born and raised in South Africa and grew up with an acute awareness of the injustices that exist on the continent.
After a 10-year career in the media industry she changed course to pursue her life’s desire to serve Africa and its people.
Terri has filled various positions at ForAfrika over the past decade and in her current role is responsible for the strategic oversight of the organisation’s marketing and communication department.
In 2024, ForAfrika navigated a year of transition in Angola, while expanding its reach across multiple pillars. With a new Country Manager in place and stronger partnerships with government and international agencies, the country office scaled up interventions in health, nutrition, WASH, and education. Communities benefited from clean water, school meals, and nutrition services, while parents and teachers took the lead in improving learning environments. Recognition from national coordination platforms reflected ForAfrika’s growing influence in shaping Angola’s humanitarian and development agenda.
Partnered with Schlumberger (SLB) to deliver major water projects:
As one of ForAfrika’s newest country offices, the Central African Republic operation is still growing its reach. In 2024, the team concentrated on establishing solid foundations, securing official national registration, forming key partnerships with ministries, and organising farming groups into associations. Activities were mainly focused on agriculture and livelihoods, and these efforts are intended to position ForAfrika as a trusted and credible partner in a challenging operating environment.
In the Central African Republic (CAR), where years of armed conflict, insecurity, and displacement have created a severe humanitarian crisis, access to basic services remains extremely limited. ForAfrika is one of a few humanitarian organisations delivering humanitarian assistance while integrating long-term recovery planning.
In regions such as Sibut, Dekoa, and Kaga Bandoro, farming communities have faced enormous challenges, from unpredictable weather patterns and insecurity to pest infestations and animal disease outbreaks. For many years, farmers cultivated their fields by hand with only basic tools like hoes and machetes. Training, reliable market information, and road networks to link farmers to buyers, especially during the rainy season, were also lacking.
To respond to these challenges, ForAfrika has helped establish more than 340 farmer cooperatives across the three regions. Working closely with agricultural trainers, veterinarians, and government departments, ForAfrika has sensitised members of the cooperatives on modern farming methods and livestock management.
Since 2023, ForAfrika has supported 135 farmer groups in Sibut, 105 in Dekoa, and 100 in Kaga Bandoro by supplying them with maize, sesame, peanut and groundnut seeds. Farmers also received hoes and machetes, enabling them to plough their land more effectively.
To reduce losses from pests and disease, members of the cooperatives were equipped with pesticides and sprayers for use on both crops and livestock. These interventions have significantly boosted food production, improving food security for 7,480 families, and benefiting more than 37,500 people. Today, many households are producing enough food for themselves and selling the surplus.
Marie Ingakola, a widowed mother of six from Sibut, is one of the beneficiary farmers. Before receiving training and tools from ForAfrika, she harvested 50 kilograms of sesame from her quarter-acre plot. In 2024, using new farming skills and equipment, her harvest tripled to more than 150 kilograms of sesame.
“I used to struggle to feed my children,” she recalls. “After joining a farmer group supported by ForAfrika, I received training, and tools for ploughing. Now, I grow maize, groundnuts, and sesame, which give us
enough food. I sell the surplus to cover school fees for my children and to meet other family needs.”
Farmer groups are also investing in livestock as part of their long-term strategy. Bruno Maleyombo, chairperson of a 25-member cooperative in Sibut. He proudly shares their progress:
“As a group, we started with just 10 animals (six goats and four sheep) in 2022. With ForAfrika’s support, including training, farm inputs, and vaccination campaigns, we now have 155 animals (80 goats and 45 sheep).”
Each member has received two goats to rear at home, providing milk for their families and manure to improve soil fertility. The remaining animals are managed collectively by the group. “This year, we plan to sell some livestock to fund our farming activities. The community now sees us as an example of success, and we are proud of what we have achieved,” Bruno says with a smile.
ForAfrika’s Ethiopia programme is in its early stages. 2024 focused on building the leadership team, establishing strategic partnerships, and laying the groundwork for future growth. With a new Country Director appointed and relationships forged with universities, community organisations, and government agencies, the office has begun establishing itself as a credible partner in resilience and development.
Ethiopia faces a complex humanitarian crisis driven by conflict, extreme weather patterns, and economic instability. Over 32% of the population lives in poverty, and more than 10 million people are acutely food insecure, including over 3 million displaced by conflict and drought. Resilience remains low, with vulnerable communities exposed to erratic rainfall, floods, and droughts.
Women and girls are disproportionately affected, facing limited access to services, high rates of unemployment, and persistent barriers that restrict their participation in community and economic life. Ethiopia hosts over 1 million refugees and 3.3 million internally displaced persons. Acute malnutrition affects over 4 million women and children, and disease outbreaks—including cholera, measles, and malaria—continue to strain public health systems. Despite progress in development, overlapping crises have deepened vulnerability and demand urgent, coordinated action.
Our integrated WASH programmes aim to enhance water supply to vulnerable communities, addressing both urgent needs and long-term development. We rehabilitate water points into solar-powered systems and lead hygiene awareness campaigns in communities and schools. These efforts improve access to clean water, and improved sanitation, strengthening community resilience. We advance water security and resilience by collaborating with local authorities and partners, while also encouraging conservation techniques and investing in nature-based solutions such as tree planting, assisted natural regeneration and rainwater harvesting.
ForAfrika provides practical training in resilience-building agriculture practices through hands-on instruction in soil conservation, efficient irrigation, composting, and post-harvest handling, the initiatives equip communities to adopt sustainable farming techniques. We distribute drought-resistant seeds, organic fertilisers, and essential tools to further support the transition to adaptive practices. We work with farming and pastoral communities to establish demonstration farms which act as learning hubs for better farming techniques, while targeted training in post-harvest management and market access promotes income diversification. We encourage the formation of cooperatives especially for women that strengthen economic and social resilience, transforming them into viable small and micro-business units. We also empower farming communities to promote interventions such as restoring vegetation cover, nursery seedling production to support sustainable farming, livestock vaccination to improve animal health, and hands-on technical training.
In Mozambique, ForAfrika deepened its reputation as both a humanitarian responder and a development partner. Recognition from provincial and national authorities affirmed the quality of our work, while partnerships with the World Food Programme (WFP), Sasol, and other stakeholders enabled us to expand food security, WASH, education, and livelihoods programming. Our emergency responses provided life-saving and resilience-building support to thousands in conflict-affected communities. From commissioning a new health centre to launching a solar-powered water system that now serves 20,000 people, 2024 was a year of both scale and innovation for ForAfrika in Mozambique.
ForAfrika’s Rwanda country office stood out in 2024 as a hub of innovation and integration, combining digital solutions, community-driven savings groups, and infrastructure development to improve lives. The country office worked closely with government agencies and local partners to deliver programmes in food security, education, WASH, and economic empowerment. From building one of the country’s largest Early Childhood Development centres to piloting digital savings tools for rural communities, Rwanda demonstrated how ForAfrika’s pillars work together to create lasting transformation.
Partnered with We Act for Hope to support adolescent girls and young women affected by HIV/AIDS, providing them with opportunities for income-generating activities.
In South Africa, ForAfrika combined rapid humanitarian response with long-term development in 2024. When cholera broke out in Hammanskraal, the team provided immediate access to clean water, saving lives and easing financial burdens for families. At the same time, the office scaled its education, livelihoods and youth training, and secured new partnerships. These achievements highlighted ForAfrika’s ability to deliver both emergency relief and sustainable change within South Africa’s unique context.
Integrated fresh produce from community and ECD gardens into nutrition programmes to support children’s health through increasing diversity in their diets.
Placed 50 young people in jobs through the National Youth Service, combining stipends with accredited skills training.
In 2024, ForAfrika delivered one of its most impactful years to date in South Sudan. The country office delivered large-scale emergency response with transformative development programmes, reaching millions of people across multiple sectors. From distributing nearly 188,000 MT of food, to providing Pibor Hospital with its first ultrasound machine since independence, ForAfrika demonstrated how immediate relief and long-term resilience can be delivered side by side. Recognition from UNICEF, WFP, and ECHO
confirmed our growing reputation as a leading partner working in one of the most fragile contexts in Africa.
In 2024, ForAfrika established itself as a centre of innovation and partnership. New collaborations with universities, government, and fintech companies strengthened the office’s reputation as a driver of rural transformation. Water infrastructure also expanded significantly, improving access for thousands of people in some of Uganda’s most underserved districts.
Integrated nutrition and hygiene promotion into farming and AMS projects, linking better food production with improved diets.
Signed an MoU with Muni University in Arua, enhancing training, research, and practical skills for farmers and community members.
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