At Future of Africa we have several opportunities for people to make a difference with our organization. Of those, giving time is one of the most valuable to the future of our children and we have two different options available to do so.
Norviwo Extended Family (NEF) are local or international individuals, donors, and partners who believe in our work, and our street residents. They support FOA’s work through fundraising, and by giving time, knowledge, and skills to add value to FOA's work. NEF volunteers share their expertise to advance FOA’s programs and operations, they connect us to their networks and become advocates for children in street situations. We believe in global citizenship driven by people who are engaged locally.
FOA Leaders are High School and University student volunteers who believe in the inherent worth and potential of children and youth living in poverty. Our FOA Leaders participate in weekly street outreach programs on Wednesdays and Sundays. They play fun games with street residents, teach basic literacy and numeracy, respond to first aid needs and keep us in tune with the pulse of the streets. They also serve at our community centre, facilitating programs or supporting administrative work.
Our volunteers model a new African leadership - demonstrating values of service, compassion and justice, a commitment to addressing social issues, and improving the quality of life of children and youth - Africa's biggest advantage for socio-economic development.
FOA welcomes individuals and teams who are interested in learning more about our work to become active social change agents in their own communities.
Become a NEF VolunteerThey donate their time to hang out with street residents, making them feel seen, and restoring dignity and hope. This is the most important part of our work.
Become a a FOA LeaderEvery moment a child is off the streets and in the classroom is another moment for the Future of Africa.
In August we hosted our Fresh Start Ceremony and it was one of those days that reminded us why we do this work. We celebrated exciting new beginnings of youth who once spent years on the street without hope and purpose.
Staff and volunteers recently underwent a professional development workshop where we’ve learned to respond with more compassion, understand trauma better, and support each youth in a way that helps them truly thrive.
Ex NBA star, Pops Mensah-Bonsu spends the day with the youth inspiring them with his story