About Us
About US
Our Story
Forward Africa (FOFA) is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary development organization founded in 1992 and formally registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Abuja in 1995 under the Company and Allied Matters Act of 1990.
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Headquartered in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, FOFA works to improve lives and strengthen communities by mobilizing local human and material resources and building grassroots capacity to address pressing development challenges.
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Since its inception, FOFA has championed community-driven solutions in health, agriculture, climate change, youth empowerment, gender equality, and good governance. Over the years, our initiatives have reached thousands of Nigerians through projects supported by Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, USAID, PIND Foundation, UNICEF, Chevron, and NDI, among others.
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At the heart of our work is a belief in partnership and participation — empowering individuals and communities to identify needs, take action, and build sustainable systems that promote equity and social justice.
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Mission Statement
​To improve lives through partnerships, advocacy, and capacity building for sustainable development.
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Vision Statement
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A society where everyone has access to the basic things of life.
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Our Goal
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To mobilize local human and material resources to improve the lives of Nigerians.
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core values of forward africa
Integrity
We uphold transparency, accountability, and honesty in all our dealings
Partnership
​We believe sustainable change happens through collaboration and shared responsibilit
Equity & Inclusion
​We promote fairness and equal opportunity, ensuring that marginalized voices — especially women, youth, and persons with disabilities — are heard.
Innovation
​We embrace creative, community-based approaches to solving complex development challenges.​
Sustainability
​We are committed to long-term, impactful, and environmentally responsible development.​
Empowerment
​We build people’s capacity to take charge of their development and contribute to a better society.​