What We Do
Practical Help Where It Matters Most
Poverty rarely has a single cause.
A family struggling with hunger may also face unemployment, poor access to healthcare, unsafe water or limited educational opportunities.
That’s why Feed Africa takes a broader approach to fighting poverty.
Our work focuses on six key areas.
1. Food & Nutrition
Everyone deserves access to nutritious food.
Hunger affects far more than an empty stomach.
For children, poor nutrition can affect growth, learning and development. For adults, food insecurity can make it harder to work, care for families and recover from illness.
Feed Africa supports food assistance programmes for people experiencing poverty and hardship.
Depending on the project, support may include:
- Food parcels
- Community feeding programmes
- School meals
- Nutritional support
- Emergency food distributions
- Support for vulnerable households
2. Clean Water
Clean water is a basic human need.
Access to safe water can transform a community.
Our water initiatives aim to support communities that face challenges accessing reliable and safe water.
Projects may include:
- Boreholes and water points
- Water storage
- Community water systems
- Hygiene awareness
- Sanitation support
- Emergency water assistance
3. Healthcare
Good health should not be a privilege.
For families living in poverty, even basic healthcare can be difficult to access.
Feed Africa supports healthcare initiatives designed to help vulnerable communities receive essential medical support.
Depending on local needs, projects may include:
- Medical outreach
- Health screenings
- Essential medicines
- Maternal and child health support
- Disability support
- Health education
4. Education
Education can change the direction of a life.
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn.
Feed Africa supports education initiatives that help children and young people overcome barriers that prevent them from accessing or remaining in education.
Support may include:
- School supplies
- Uniforms
- Educational resources
- School feeding
- Tuition support
- Learning facilities
- Skills development
5. Livelihoods & Empowerment
The best way out of poverty is often opportunity.
Emergency assistance can help someone survive today.
Skills, employment and economic opportunity can help change tomorrow.
Feed Africa aims to support initiatives that help individuals and communities develop sustainable livelihoods.
Projects may include:
- Vocational training
- Entrepreneurship support
- Agricultural projects
- Small business support
- Skills development
- Women’s economic empowerment
- Youth employment initiatives
6. Emergency Relief
When disaster strikes, people need help quickly.
Conflict, drought, floods, displacement and other emergencies can leave families without food, shelter, healthcare and basic necessities.
Feed Africa works to respond to urgent humanitarian needs where our resources and partnerships allow.
Emergency assistance may include:
- Food
- Water
- Hygiene supplies
- Essential household items
- Medical support
- Temporary shelter
- Support for displaced families
One Mission. Many Ways to Help.
Every programme is different, but our purpose remains the same:
To help vulnerable people survive today and build a better tomorrow.