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Voices of Africa

Hear from those who are working together for Africa to thrive. Every one of them - a story worth sharing.

Our time in the field gives us a personal view on what it's like to get a meal at school each day. The mothers, children and communities that we’ve met inspire our ideas and, often times, solutions. Every one of them has a story worth sharing.

When people cannot get to clinics, ForAfrika goes to the people

A ForAfrika staff member administers a vaccine to a child in Pibor, South Sudan In South Sudan, seasonal changes and fear of conflict prevents mothers from taking their children to have their regular health check-ups. Now health volunteers host outreach clinics. Andrew Ewoku Pibor, in South Sudan, is a remote and hostile place. During the

Watermelons offer farmer a juicy profit

An employee on Joseph’s lands helps to plant onions in the off season Joseph Dramuke took agricultural lessons to heart and is now reaping the rewards Joseph Dramuke has transformed himself from an aspiring farmer to a successful agripreneur in just one year. In March 2024, he attended agricultural training offered by ForAfrika through the

Tito reflects on ForAfrika’s role in his education and career

Tito Sawandi enjoys his job as administrator of a primary school, but he also wants to teach when he has finished his degree Thanks to a school-feeding programme, the administrator was able to finish school and is now studying towards his teaching degree Morgado Culembe Tito Sawandi is the administrative director of a school in

Lesedi Mogau Day Care gets a new lease on life

Children and Swiss volunteers pose for a picture at Lesedi Mogau Day Care after a recent makeover which saw a new building being installed and decorated. A team of Swiss volunteers have transformed the preschool into a bright, cheerful and stimulating learning environment Craig Kudita Principal Bongani Nelly Marubini is overjoyed at the transformation of

ForAfrika strengthens food security in CAR

For many people living in the Central African Republic, farming is the main livelihoods activity. Unfortunately there is a lack of resources which makes the pursuit difficult Despite several interventions supported by numerous humanitarian actors in Central African Republic in recent years, many farmers are still facing various structural difficulties in their sector. ForAfrika aims
Mother and twin daughters in Kanana Park Southern Johannesburg

Nutritious porridge gives a mom hope for the future

When her twin daughters would not gain weight, Samkelisiwe Kubheka didn’t know what to do. Fortunately, she found Little Angels, a creche where children start the day with a highly nutritious meal
bees in africa

Beekeepers make money from honey

The Awuleru Beekeeping Learning Centre in Uganda is buzzing with success. Further support will expand its reach further
Children at the borehole pump

Mended boreholes bring water and ‘freedom’ to communities and children

Children at Kalunga Primary School in Ganda, Angola, enjoy having clean water on the school grounds. Photo: Morgado Culembe/ForAfrika In rural Angola, many families do not have access to clean water. A rehabilitation programme has opened the taps. Morgado Culembe In Angola, many communities are struggling to access clean water due to continual drought, irregular
Ethiopia gardening project

Vegetable seeds give Kuchasa hope

Four years of drought have prevented farmers in Ethiopia from relying on age-old agricultural methods; now seeds and training bring new hope to this World Heritage site
School garden

‘When they grow it, they will eat it!’

Children in South Sudan are learning about the value of nutrition from a young age. This helps them to improve their health and develop good eating habits for life Photo: Maryke Jankowitz/ForAfrika Children in South Sudan are learning farming techniques and the value of a diverse diet Andrew Ewoku Pupils at Denyic Primary School in
Early Childhood Development

Early childhood development has multiple benefits for communities

Children in an Early Childhood Centre in Rwanda enjoy some educational games Photo: Sulette Theron/ForAfrika In Rwanda, Early Childhood Development centres are a gateway to broader community development Thacien Turamyimana   Clarisse Mukeshimana, who lives in rural Rwanda, did not see the need to send her three-year-old to pre-school until she joined a community association,
Garden-in-a-box

Garden-in-a-box system solves a problem for a water-scarce childcare centre

In water-scarce Hammanskraal in South Africa, gardens are difficult to cultivate. But, the garden-in-a-box method allows people to plant vegetables wherever there is space to do so
Sanitation facilities in Mozambique

New sanitation facilities restore dignity, improve health and keep girls in school

Alzira Fabiao, a 45-year-old mother of four from Inhambane, is relieved that her daughters now have decent sanitation facilities in their neighbourhood ForAfrika has provided new latrine facilities across three provinces in Mozambique – and the difference is being felt by communities The ForAfrika team in Mozambique is making great strides in the Water, Sanitation
Farmers

Farmers group raises the profits

Ready to bake: A member of the group prepares her goods A small savings group has started a commercial farm and are using their ingredients to produce baked goods Innocent Niyonzima The Aliodrozu Farmers Group in Uganda has done from strength to strength since its formation in 2018. Initially a savings group of 19 refugees,
Flood relief

Help for those overwhelmed by floods

Floods have overwhelmed South Sudan. Hundreds of thousands have been displaced. ForAfrika has been assisting those affected with food, blankets and tarpaulins
Gardening

Parents attend gardening lessons at schools

Hard and work: Regina Fabião works in her cassava plantation Encouraged by what her children were learning at school, a mother decided to join them in their gardening endeavours Regina Fabião Matsinhe was inspired by her children to take up vegetable gardening. Her three children in grades 2, 3 and 6 at Chigamane Primary School
Seedling prep

Nurseries provide trees for shade and food

Prep: A community member prepares seedling bags Planting trees is also helping to reforest and rehabilitate degraded land Mengistu Dinote ForAfrika is working with partners in Ethiopia to improve food security, water, sanitation and hygiene and climate resilience in vulnerable communities. One of ForAfrika’s focus areas here is climate-smart, nutrition-dense vegetable gardening and agroforestry –
Boys enjoy school meals Angola

School meals allow boys to dream

Brotherhood: Vasco and João enjoy their lunch Attendance, enrollment, concentration and family dynamics are all improved when children are given school meals each day Morgado Culembe School meals have been an invaluable incentive for the people living in and around the village of Caissombo in Angola. According to school teacher Samuel Canjamba, who has worked
Water for school

School celebrates the gift of on-site water

Water wise: The school celebrates their on-site water source Piped water means that children will no longer have to fetch and carry water to school Children will longer have to fetch and carry water up the steep hills to Gisenyi Primary School, located in the Kamonyi district of rural Rwanda. The school benefitted from a
Flood dykes

Flood dykes allow rice to thrive

Access: Flood dykes allow access to school, markets and clinics during floods As climate change increases flooding in South Sudan, mitigation projects are leading to alternative ways of life Andrew Ewoku Gogrial West in Warrap County, South Sudan is flat. This means that when rivers overflow or there is heavy rain, land becomes waterlogged and
School meals

School porridge helps principal save money

Yummy: Children enjoy their daily meal The highly nutritious porridge is a meal for the children and allows the centre to retain valuable staff Craig Kudita For Isabella Letsoara, the principal of Bethlehem Early Childhood Development Centre, the porridge she receives means a lot more than just a meal for the children in her care.
Grinding maize by hand

Construction starts on Uganda’s Smart Centre

Team work: A group of women in Uganda mill maize by hand Inspired by women in the community, the smart centre will become an economic hub for smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs  A group of women sits in the shade on a brightly coloured, patterned mat covered with dried corn. They take turns to remove the
School feeding success

School meals get António to work

Hard at work: António is happy to be able to work in the IT field A nutritious lunch ensured that the young boy came in from the fields and went to school Morgado Culembe António Augusto, 37, was born into a humble family in Hondio – a rural village in Benguela, Angola.   “My village,
Grinding strone

Self-learning to make dreams come true

Handiwork: Students learn on their own how to create items their community needs Students, young and old, are teaching themselves new skills thanks to an innovative educational concept Connie Akware Kevin Walela proudly demonstrates his latest creation – a chair that transforms into a stepladder – in his home village of Natandome in Uganda. Kevin
At the Farmers Training centre in Jarso Ethiopia

ForAfrika starts work in Ethiopia

Partners: Tsedeke Desalegn chats to participants at the Farming Training Centre ForAfrika is supporting existing structures to improve food production and security Mengistu Dinote Last year, ForAfrika was drawn to marginalised communities in Ethiopia that are struggling to survive. We opened an office earlier this year and, working with local government and community NGOs, we
Ultrasound machine

Ultrasound services give mothers hope and relief

Check-up: Dr Waleed conducts an ultrasound exam for a pregnant patient Upgrades to a rural hospital are vital for keeping maternal and infant deaths in check Andrew Ewoku Pibor County Hospital in South Sudan has achieved great strides in health services to the community, especially by registering zero maternal deaths in 2023. Now, thanks to
Mozambique couple outside latrine

Latrines restore safety in communities

Happy couple: Anita and Januaria outside their bathroom Concrete slabs protect people from germs and dangerous pits Alcidio Pangaia According to Unicef, about 2.5-billion people around the Globe do not have access to a latrine, forcing them to defecate in the open, which leads to food and water contamination, parasites and disease. ForAfrika is working
Doughnuts in Rwanda

Rwandan entrepreneurs celebrate sweet success

Delicious: The group of entrepreneurs has produced delicious doughnuts With the right support, the group’s dreams of a bakery have been realised  Alemshet Teshale In the heart of Rugalika in the Muhanga district of Rwanda, entrepreneurial group Twitekubana dreamed of starting their own bakery. Now, with the right support, they’ve turned that dream into a
Food distribution Angola

Emergency relief keeps a village going

Lifeline: ForAfrika delivers food parcels to those who need it most When a measles outbreak threatened hungry families, ForAfrika was quick to respond Whereas many areas of Angola are experiencing the worst drought in 40 years, Kachisekelele village, in the municipality of Ganda, suffered excessive rainfall during the early months of this year. Crops, especially
Borehole Uganda

Rehabilitated borehole reduces illness

Clean water: Mended boreholes are a lifeline for communities Community reports improved health, hygiene and lifestyle since clean water was introduced Connie Akware Since the rehabilitation of the borehole in a small village in the Imvepi Refugee Settlement in Uganda, the clinic has reported a 60 percent reduction in cases of waterborne diseases. The community
pest control

Struggle to success: Sibut’s farming revival

Back in control: Simple pesticides have gone a long way to assist small-time farmers By taking care of the basics, farmers have been able to double their yields Felix Yangana Farmers in Sibut, in the Central African Republic, had been struggling against relentless pest infestations that devastated their crops and affected their livestock year after
Water for Hammanskraal

Water and hope for Hammanskraal

Tap to turn: A resident of Hammanskraal is happy to turn on the taps at the new tanks The youth have played an active role in the provision and maintenance of water infrastructure in the area Precious Msimango The community of Hammanskraal in the Gauteng Province of South Africa has had water issues for decades.
Demonstration plot

Integrated skills lead to empowerment

Women are taught new agricultural and business skills and turn their lives around in Mozambique
Humanitarian

Homegrown Humanitarian: Kenneth Abala

At work: Kenneth is always ready to assist those around him As we mark Humanitarian Day in the upcoming month, we celebrate the dedicated staff who serve our communities every day, often going above and beyond their call of duty ForAfrika’s Leadership Award for 2023 went to Kenneth Abala, from Uganda, for his exceptional leadership
Farmers in Uganda

Farmers stronger when they work together

A communal farm in Uganda, run by refugees and nationals, is expanding and has big plans for the future
Livelihoods projects pigs

Livelihoods project supports women

Expansion: A farmer is overjoyed to have some piglets added to her farming group assets Farming groups established and given special livelihoods training and implements The integrated Food Security and Livelihoods programme in Rwanda is reaping rewards. Just over a year into starting with various projects, almost 500 participants – the majority of whom are
Emily at Mabvete creche after its renovation

Community crèche bounces back from disaster

When disaster struck the principal of a creche decided to build back better
Skipping for joy

Boreholes a reason to jump for joy

Leap of faith: Women in Namahaca show their appreciation for the rehabilitated borehole through skipping and music at a gathering A rehabilitated borehole and the promise of specially constructed latrines is cause for celebration in a Mozambican village The women of Namahaca pull out the skipping rope and take turns to jump. Behind them an
Urban Safety Net

‘Fruits Mama’ finds her niche

Presentation: Lona makes sure her produce is eyecatching to passersby An income-generationg programme has assisted a single mother to earn a decent living for her family Andrew Ewoku Opposite an immigration police station in Juba, a bright fruit stall opens up each morning. It is the pride and joy of Lona Sabino, a 50-year-old single
Mozambique family left hungry after crops destroyed

Extreme weather events leave families hungry

Excessive rainfall has decimated this year’s harvest for Luisa and her children in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
Children in school garden

Championing vegetable gardens at school

Children in Angola are learning about the value of growing their own food at school
Community garden in Upington

Community garden a ‘life-saver’ for enthusiastic participants

A community in Upington cherishes the garden they have built together - it has provided food, an income and a sense of belonging
Woman at well in South Sudan

Water and vegetables empower women

A rehabilitated water well has given a community water, safety, food and has also given them a renewed sense of purpose
Famer in CAR

A small farming intervention has great outcomes

By simply learning how to give livestock and crops attention, a family is able to thrive in the Central African Republic
Hairdressing skills give Gaba a second change

Gaba’s new skills give her a second chance in life

Learning hairdressing skills has led to a thriving small business for the single mother of two  
Clean cooking stove in Uganda

Clean stoves serve up many benefits

After learning how to construct simple, energy efficient stoves, Phoebe has saved time and money and earns an income
Mother and daughters create organic garden

Mother and daughters create thriving garden

In less than two months, what once was an empty expanse with just a few fruit trees has rapidly evolved into a flourishing organic food garden
Helena at home in Cabo Delgado

New home completes Helena’s happiness

Despite being unable to walk, Helena finds reasons to smile
Jose, 100-year-old chief, at the community borehole in Angola

Jose gives thanks for his borehole

An elderly chief in Angola takes care of his village in gratitude for the borehole that ForAfrika installed a few years ago
Food hampers being packed

Hampers a relief for flood-hit families

Thousands of people left without homes after gale-force winds and heavy floods strikethe Western Cape once again
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