Ebola Online Fundraising
Publish Date:
March 2, 2024
Written by: Ronald Saff
Medically reviewed by: Dr. Manan Trivedi and Barbara Meier
Thank you for raising money for Africare’s Ebola response! Congratulations on taking the first step to saving lives and strengthening health systems in West Africa! We are excited to learn that you want to help and Africare is who you want to support. Here’s how you can help online: 1. Register to start and Ebola … Read more
“Africare’s work begins where the road ends.”
Publish Date:
March 2, 2024
Written by: Ronald Saff
Medically reviewed by: Dr. Manan Trivedi and Barbara Meier
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with Africare, one of the most experienced development organizations working on the continent. With over 1,200 engaged employees operating in 17 African countries, we are committed to working in partnership with local governments and communities to help them build sustainable, healthy and productive futures. Africare is also a leading voice … Read more
Mission & Vision
Publish Date:
March 2, 2024
Written by: Ronald Saff
Medically reviewed by: Dr. Manan Trivedi and Barbara Meier
Mission Africare works to improve the quality of life of the people in Africa. Vision Africare is a leading non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to addressing African development and policy issues by working in partnership with African people to build sustainable, healthy and productive communities.
MATERNAL WAITING HOMES
Publish Date:
March 2, 2024
Written by: Ronald Saff
Medically reviewed by: Dr. Manan Trivedi and Barbara Meier
Liberian Community Donates to Prevent Maternal Mortality HQ Messages | 9-15-14 A basket for donations sat on the dirt floor, and by the time the procession of attendees came to an end the basket held approximately $30,000 Liberian dollars. Trained Traditional Midwives Prevent Maternal Mortality HQ Messages | 9-12-14 The cost of constructing a MWH runs between $25K and … Read more
COUNTRY OFFICE SPOTLIGHT
Publish Date:
March 2, 2024
Written by: Ronald Saff
Medically reviewed by: Dr. Manan Trivedi and Barbara Meier
Africare in Nigeria will convene a stakeholder summit on April 12th in Abuja to release the results of a six-year malaria prevention program in Nigeria that was implemented with the support of ExxonMobil. “The Africare MAPS-C project has helped advance our goals of working with partners to provide malaria prevention therapies to communities in Nigeria and helping … Read more
Africare Volunteering Agency
Publish Date:
March 2, 2024
Written by: Ronald Saff
Medically reviewed by: Dr. Manan Trivedi and Barbara Meier
Africare Volunteering Agency Cause Area Children & Youth Education & Literacy Health & Medicine Hunger Women Mission Statement Our mission is to work with volunteers from around the world. Volunteers assist impoverished rural communities in Liberia with solutions-based projects that will enable local people to lift themselves out of poverty. We focus on empowering people, … Read more
Manyara Masai Village Changes for Better Nutrition
Publish Date:
March 2, 2024
Written by: Ronald Saff
Medically reviewed by: Dr. Manan Trivedi and Barbara Meier
Fresh animal blood, raw meat, and raw milk: this is the diet the Masai people in Tanzania rely on for their nutritional needs dating back several centuries. Historically, they are known to be semi-nomadic and thus, animals such as cows, goats and sheep are a well-known commodity for their meat and blood and within easy … Read more
About us – Senior Staff
Publish Date:
March 2, 2024
Written by: Ronald Saff
Medically reviewed by: Dr. Manan Trivedi and Barbara Meier
Senior staff members are based at Africare’s international headquarters in Washington, D.C. To reach Africare’s Africa-based staff, please visit Where We Work: select a country, then select the “Contact” tab. Senior Management Team Darius Mans President Read President’s bio Visit President’s Corner Jeannine B. Scott Senior Vice President Read Senior Vice President’s bio Jack Campbell Vice President of … Read more
Africare/Nigeria
Publish Date:
March 2, 2024
Written by: Ronald Saff
Medically reviewed by: Dr. Manan Trivedi and Barbara Meier
Africare began operations in Nigeria in 1978. Since that time, Africare/Nigeria has invested approximately $28,000,000 through projects addressing… • Agriculture & Food Security • Health, HIV & AIDS • Family Planning • Malaria Control • Maternal and Child Health • Nutrition • Orphans and Vulnerable Children • River Blindness • Water, Sanitation & Hygiene • Women’s Empowerment Success … Read more
Timbuktu Food Security Initiative
Publish Date:
March 2, 2024
Written by: Ronald Saff
Medically reviewed by: Dr. Manan Trivedi and Barbara Meier
Project: The Timbuktu Food Security Initiative Funders: USAID Timeframe: FY08-13 The Problem: In Mali, the Timbuktu Region is the most prone to chronic food insecurity. Households in this region produce food only four months per year due to weak annual rainfall, declining yields, increasing soil infertility from desertification, and extreme climatic variability. Long Term Goal: To increase the sustainability and … Read more