Partnering with communities in Africa

In Africa, our approach is driven by our Epicentre Strategy. It’s where we connect large groups of villages to a central hub and the work is driven by the community. This means they set the agenda for the change they want to see happen. By building up the leadership capability and confidence of people, especially among women, we see whole communities rise up together to create lasting and meaningful change.

The Epicentre is an important gathering place that encompasses health programs (including HIV/AIDS prevention and maternal and child health), education, water and sanitation, adult literacy, nutrition, improved farming and food security and microfinance.

Complementing our Epicentre strategy is a range of innovative programs that are tailored to the most critical issues in specific countries, ensuring we’re being responsive to the ever-evolving challenges and listening to what our community partners need.

We currently work across nine African countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal, Uganda and Zambia.

Our Vision Commitment Action workshops asks our community partner to envisage the life they want to lead, what they can change, and what actions they can take. It’s how we mobilise individuals and communities to create their own hunger free future.

Hear from our Global CEO Rowlands Kaotcha on how  it works.