Who We Are
The One Project Africa Foundation (OPAF) is a continental, women-centred organisation dedicated to the rehabilitation, healing, and holistic empowerment of women and girls across Africa.
We exist to fill the critical gaps left by traditional empowerment models – by tackling the root causes of women’s exclusion and vulnerability, and building pathways for their long-term personal and economic transformation.
We are deliberate in our focus on the forgotten women – those dealing with drug dependency, emotional instability, depression, and post-trauma stress. These women are often left behind by mainstream interventions. OPAF works to bring them back – restored, supported, and equipped to thrive.
What We Do
01.
— Intervention and Rescue
- Community outreach and identification of at-risk women and girls.
- Collaboration with hospitals, community health services, shelters, religious bodies, and social welfare institutions.
- Emergency referral systems for urgent cases of abuse, addiction, or trauma.
02.
— . Rehabilitation and Mental Health Support
- Access to safe, gender-sensitive rehabilitation centres.
- Clinical and counselling services with licensed professionals.
- Trauma therapy, psychosocial support, and mental health education.
03.
— . Emotional Healing and Personal Development
- Structured emotional resilience programmes.
- Self-worth and identity restoration modules.
- Peer support networks and healing circles.
04.
— Vocational and Economic Empowerment
- Intensive skills training programmes in:
- Garment construction and fashion design
- Catering and culinary arts
- Beauty therapy and cosmetology
- Digital literacy and digital marketing
- Tailored ICT training and remote work readiness
- Agribusiness and sustainable food production
- Handicraft and local enterprise production
- Retail management and customer service
- Business incubation and access to microgrants.
Entrepreneurship coaching and cooperative formation.
05.
— Reintegration and Mentorship
- Structured reintegration into communities and family life.
- Job placement and business linkage support.
- Long-term mentorship under our SisterStrong Fellowship Programme – a network of rehabilitated women mentoring others.
06.
—Policy Advocacy and Public Engagement
- Campaigns for de-stigmatising addiction and mental health challenges in women.
- Advocacy for increased government funding and policy inclusion for women’s rehabilitation.
- National and continental forums on trauma-informed approaches to women’s empowerment.
- Partnerships with media, influencers, and traditional leaders to change public narratives.
Impact Stories
Ama's Bright Future-The Shoes on the Bench”
Ama, a young girl living with her drug-addicted mother, sat out on Sports Day because her only shoes were too damaged to wear. Despite her quiet struggle, she cheered for others. Madam Esi, the school cook with a past of her own, noticed Ama’s spirit and reached out to a local NGO that supported underprivileged children. Together, they gifted Ama a pair of sturdy sneakers. The next day, Ama ran and won—her confidence reignited. Years later, she became a national youth ambassador, using her story to advocate for vulnerable children. A single act of kindness, powered by compassion and community, changed everything.
A Brighter Future — For Ghanaian Children
In a small Ghanaian village, young Abena dreams big despite poverty and limited resources. Encouraged by her hardworking mother, she studies diligently while helping at home. One day, a woman named Adjoa—who once faced similar struggles—visits Abena’s school through an NGO, inspiring her with words of hope and mentorship. Adjoa supports Abena with essentials and encouragement, helping her rise academically. Abena eventually earns a scholarship, graduates, and returns to uplift her community. She builds a library, starts tech classes, and becomes a beacon of hope. Her journey shows that believing in a child can spark a brighter future for many others.
Partners
