Causes: International, International Development
Mission: Africare works to improve the quality of life in Africa. Africare''s programs are in partnership the people of Africa, and address needs in the principal areas of food security and agriculture as well as health and HIV/AIDS. Africare also supports water resource development, environmental management, basic education, microenterprise development, governance initiatives, and emergency humanitarian aid.
Target demographics: Local communities throughout Africa
Direct beneficiaries per year: 78,166 farmers directly benefit from agriculture activities, 511,354 people test for HIV, over 111,000 people benefit from constructed and rehabilitated wells, 60,322 women receive training to increase their income, and 9,420 project affected persons were ensured fair compensation.
Geographic areas served: 18 countries in sub-Saharan Africa
Programs: Since its founding in 1970, Africare has delivered more than $1 billion in assistance to millions of beneficiaries across the African continent. Africare’s staff has an unparalleled knowledge of the continent – its challenges and opportunities – and has nurtured valuable relationships with key figures ranging from community leaders and traditional authorities to presidents and prime ministers. Africare centers its development approach around active community participation and partners with local organizations to ensure institutional strengthening and capacity building. Africare’s coverage is among the widest and deepest of any organization working in Africa, representing more than 2,500 projects in 36 countries Africa-wide since inception.
Mission: Africare works to improve the quality of life in Africa. Africare''s programs are in partnership the people of Africa, and address needs in the principal areas of food security and agriculture as well as health and HIV/AIDS. Africare also supports water resource development, environmental management, basic education, microenterprise development, governance initiatives, and emergency humanitarian aid.
Target demographics: Local communities throughout Africa
Direct beneficiaries per year: 78,166 farmers directly benefit from agriculture activities, 511,354 people test for HIV, over 111,000 people benefit from constructed and rehabilitated wells, 60,322 women receive training to increase their income, and 9,420 project affected persons were ensured fair compensation.
Geographic areas served: 18 countries in sub-Saharan Africa
Programs: Since its founding in 1970, Africare has delivered more than $1 billion in assistance to millions of beneficiaries across the African continent. Africare’s staff has an unparalleled knowledge of the continent – its challenges and opportunities – and has nurtured valuable relationships with key figures ranging from community leaders and traditional authorities to presidents and prime ministers. Africare centers its development approach around active community participation and partners with local organizations to ensure institutional strengthening and capacity building. Africare’s coverage is among the widest and deepest of any organization working in Africa, representing more than 2,500 projects in 36 countries Africa-wide since inception.
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