The Ark Foundation of Africa (AFA) is a non-profit organization that was started a in 1986 with the mission being to improve the quality of life of Africans--with emphasis on women, youth, and children-by providing assistance through educational and community economic development programs that are replicable, sustainable, and poverty alleviating. AFA programs assist vulnerable groups, such as those who are infected and affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, women, children and the youth.



The over-arching vision being to improve the quality of lives of Africans by providing people to people assistance through educational projects. This is done by empowering people to be self sufficient and take full control of their lives.



AFA believes that the reduction of poverty and HIV/AIDS related health problems lies within the villagers' ability to become self-sufficient. People must not only be informed of AIDS, but they also need a solid understanding of why their cooperation is in their best interest. Thus, AFA supports self-help initiatives that educate and motive people to participate willingly to destigimaze HIV/AIDS:



AFA develops opportunities for orphaned and poor children to continue with their education by providing scholarships and social support. We believe in development for all African.



AFA provides community economic development through its micro-enterprise programs, which supports those affected and living with HIV/AIDS.