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Africa Now tackles poverty in africa by initiating and supporting small business initiatives and improving producer's access to markets.
Africa Now was established in April 1981 as a UK based NGO working to alleviate poverty in Africa. The organisation originally focussed on improving the livelihood security of individuals and communities through small business development and the creation of income generation opportunities.
Our projects have always concentrated on business development and income generation, but have been varied in their scope and focus. Work has ranged from helping farmers to construct and manage small-scale dairies, to training groups in spring protection and water tank construction, and subsequently assisting them in the development of clients and markets. We have also encouraged the use of appropriate technology for income generation, and have established businesses producing manual seed presses, which extract high-value oil from sunflower seeds. Additionally, we have managed a number of projects delivering microcredit and business development advice to disadvantaged and isolated communities.
Vision
A world of enterprise and opportunities in farming, business and paid employment in Africa so that people can realise their full potential and achieve a decent standard of living.
Mission
To develop equitable and sustainable work and jobs for poor people through projects, advocacy and partnerships with individuals, businesses, non-government organisations and public agencies.
Goals
--Small scale producers integrated into stable and appropriate markets, receiving competitive prices for their goods
--Codes that ensure high quality products produced under conditions that safeguard and improve livelihoods
--Producers and their workers adhering to well worked out codes of conduct that help create safe and sustainable livelihoods
--Buyers and international supply chains ensuring that the goods they buy are produced under conditions that are regulated by codes that have been written with regard to local conditions and with the participation of those affected
Impact
--More people in jobs and businesses that are sustainable, non-exploitative and which provide secure and predictable livelihoods for them and their families
--A wider understanding and adoption of business codes among workers and businesses so that both have tools to negotiate, assess and ensure compliance with negotiated standards
Africa Now was established in April 1981 as a UK based NGO working to alleviate poverty in Africa. The organisation originally focussed on improving the livelihood security of individuals and communities through small business development and the creation of income generation opportunities.
Our projects have always concentrated on business development and income generation, but have been varied in their scope and focus. Work has ranged from helping farmers to construct and manage small-scale dairies, to training groups in spring protection and water tank construction, and subsequently assisting them in the development of clients and markets. We have also encouraged the use of appropriate technology for income generation, and have established businesses producing manual seed presses, which extract high-value oil from sunflower seeds. Additionally, we have managed a number of projects delivering microcredit and business development advice to disadvantaged and isolated communities.
Vision
A world of enterprise and opportunities in farming, business and paid employment in Africa so that people can realise their full potential and achieve a decent standard of living.
Mission
To develop equitable and sustainable work and jobs for poor people through projects, advocacy and partnerships with individuals, businesses, non-government organisations and public agencies.
Goals
--Small scale producers integrated into stable and appropriate markets, receiving competitive prices for their goods
--Codes that ensure high quality products produced under conditions that safeguard and improve livelihoods
--Producers and their workers adhering to well worked out codes of conduct that help create safe and sustainable livelihoods
--Buyers and international supply chains ensuring that the goods they buy are produced under conditions that are regulated by codes that have been written with regard to local conditions and with the participation of those affected
Impact
--More people in jobs and businesses that are sustainable, non-exploitative and which provide secure and predictable livelihoods for them and their families
--A wider understanding and adoption of business codes among workers and businesses so that both have tools to negotiate, assess and ensure compliance with negotiated standards