About HOPE
Girls and children with disabilities continue to be left behind. Through no fault of their own, they are consistently excluded, discounted and discriminated against in all walks of life, leading to opportunity and health inequalities, a lack of basic education and financial deprivation.
At Hope for African Children, we are guided by the fierce optimism of our founder, Noel Ifeanyi Alumona, who advocated for people who would have otherwise been left behind, especially girls and children with disabilities.
Today, inequities in health, education, opportunities and equal play rob more than 57 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa of their right to achieve good health, inclusive education, and discover their own, true potential. Improving those systems is the only way to improve lives on a large scale and in the long term. This is why we exist.
Together, with our generous community of donors and partners, we provide the right support at the right time for girls, children with disabilities, educators and family members around Sub-Saharan Africa – helping them to access inclusive quality education, healthcare, equal opportunities to play and thrive.
Our work prioritizes equity, safe environments and inclusive practices as essential foundations for learning and overall well-being of the children we serve.
Born out of the lived experience of our founder, Noel, who struggled with ADHD and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), HOPE Africa started as a disability rights movement in 2012 and has since grown to an independent organization registered in Nigeria and the United States. We’re committed to ensuring that girls and children with disabilities realize their right to equal opportunities, inclusive quality education and holistic well-being.
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” Helen Keller
In addition to our programs, we’re amplifying and giving parents a voice, to ensure that local, regional and national educational policy is built around parental participation. We build the capacity of families, practitioners, governments and organizations to design, deliver and scale impactful programs, while learning and sharing how the approach can be improved for different contexts.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we’re matching our vision with culturally appropriate, and locally led programs designed and implemented by African champions and experts. Our team continues to champion precise steps towards equality and prosperity, while empowering families and strengthening communities to create inclusive African communities for all.
We are on a mission to promote the realisation of equal rights for girls, children and young people with disabilities in Africa and to facilitate their meaningful inclusion in all aspects of life.
Led by Our Values
Collaboration
Inclusion
Community-centered
System-driven
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