Our Beliefs

About Future of Africa, assisting homeless youth in Ghana

Future of Africa is built on core beliefs that are integral to the mission, vision, and goals of our organization.

Future of Africa excursions to help develop our beliefs in youth of Africa

What We Believe

As a growing community organization, we uphold ourselves to a level of compassion and integrity that is founded in our beliefs, and the convictions we hold as true. Combined with our mission and vision, these beliefs are the core influences and values that our programs and operations are built on.

  • We are all on earth for a purpose - all human lives are equal in value, and people possess immense potential.
  • We have an obligation to care - Mission, caring, and looking out for one another, especially the most vulnerable in our communities is fundamental to living life with meaning and purpose.
  • Relationships matter - children and youth are resilient, they will change and grow if surrounded by people who care and believe in them.
  • We can build a better world - A better world is characterized by service, compassion, and justice - respect for human rights and dignity

About Our Mission

Make A Difference

Through the help of our many partners and donors, Future of Africa is able to be in the streets of Accra weekly, continuing to make the future of our African youth brighter.

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  • The future of Africa lies in the hands of children and youth who take leadership responsibilities for the issues they see around them.
    Rtd. Gen Romeo Dallaire

Our Core Values

Our core values are the foundation on which our organization relies to ensure that our mission is successful, and they're values we seek out in all members of our family, from the core team, to the volunteers, to the youth on the street that we're hoping to help.

Community

  • Love people
  • Invest in individuals and support families
  • Build new contexts for change

Compassion

  • Wholistic support
  • Live with empathy 
  • Invest in relationships 

Excellence

  • Give your best
  • Don't cut corners
  • Build systems for lasting change

Citizenship

  • Work for freedom and justice
  • Take local ownership of change 
  • Take responsibility 

Courage

  • Lead with integrity 
  • Do what is right even when it is unpopular 
  • Challenge the status quo

  • I was on the street for seven years and because I had epilepsy and polio people used to shun me just like my parents did. But since I joined FOA, now I see myself as a person. That I also matter.
    Isaac Andoh, Norviwo resident

Every Moment Counts

Every moment a child is off the streets and in the classroom is another moment for the Future of Africa.

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Eleven young girls and boys join our Skills and Youth Development Program

Eleven young girls and boys join our Skills and Youth Development Program

Since February, five young girls and six boys have joined our Skills and Youth Development pathway, stepping into a safe haven filled with hope.

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Bringing Hope to Street Youth in Nairobi

Mary Sinaida is replicating Future of Africa’s street outreach program in Kenya, providing critical support to street-connected youth, offering immediate relief, friendship and renewed hope.

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Become The Change You Want To See

The future of Africa starts with young people harnessing the fundamentals of social responsibility to drive positive change within themselves.

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