Poverty Alleviation & Livelihoods organisations in Africa
Income generation, savings groups, microfinance, social protection and economic inclusion. 199 organisations are listed in this sector across 18 countries.
Village Enterprise
Kenya Village Enterprise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers people living in extreme poverty in rural Africa to launch sustainable businesses and savings groups. Using a "poverty graduation" model, it combines...
People's Process on Housing and Poverty in Zambia
Zambia United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
United States UN development agency working on poverty, governance and climate.
ActionAid Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria Since 1999 AAN's Community Sponsorship Programme is a transformative initiative that bridges the gap between compassionate individuals, organizations, and marginalized communities in need. Through recurring donations, sponsors dire...
Ghana Microfinance Institutions Network
Ghana Since 1998 Ghana Microfinance Institutions Network (GHAMFIN) is a network of Non-Bank Financial Institutions’ Association, Microfinance Associations (MFAs) and financial
The Green living Movement
Lusaka, Zambia Since 2000 Zambian non-governmental organization focused on environmental protection, sustainable rural development, and poverty eradication.
Health Poverty Action (MEDICOR)
Humanitarian and development partner working in Somali, Ethiopia, listed in OCHA’s Who does What Where (3W) data (2026).
Innovations for Poverty Action
Kampala, Rwanda Since 2002 We are a research organization dedicated to discovering and advancing what works to improve the lives of people living in poverty.
Monad Charity
Mauritius Since 2020 Support Monad Charity: Fight Poverty in Mauritius. Donate now for lasting change. A trusted NGO empowering communities in Mauritius and beyond
Women United For Economic Empowerment
Nigeria Since 2002 Women United for Economic Empowerment, Inc. (WUEE) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to women’s rights and development. Our goal is to empower underprivileged women and children by providing them with tools an...
Action Africa Help International
Nairobi, Kenya Non-governmental organization that supports livelihood-challenged communities in East and Southern Africa to sustainably improve their well-being and standard of living..
Gritty Widows Foundation
Nigeria Gritty Widows Foundation is a Nigerian NGO that helps widows rebuild so their children can move forward. Donate, volunteer, or get support today.
Seed Effect
Adjumani District, Uganda Since 2017 Is a Christian microfinance organization that operates in Uganda.
African Women Foundation
Nairobi, Kenya 6-15 years The African Women Foundation for Nation Building (WINB Africa) is a Pan-African organization dedicated to empowering women across the continent to play significant roles in nation-building. Established as a platform to r...
Amal Nomadic Development Initiative
Nairobi, Kenya 1-5 years The Amal Nomadic Development Initiative is a Kenyan non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to reducing poverty and enhancing the socio-economic status of local communities, particularly focusing on nomadic populat...
Association for Aid and Relief (AAR) Japan
New York, United States 25+ years Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 1979. AAR Japan is committed to providing assistance to individuals facing hardships due to conflic...
Association of Ethiopian Microfinance Institutions
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Since 1999 About us The Association of Ethiopian Microfinance Institutions (AEMFI) The Association of Ethiopian Microfinance Institutions was established as a non-for-profit, non-governmental association of the ...
Center for Artists for Development
United States 6-15 years The Center for Artists for Development (CAD) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Kenya. It focuses on leveraging the arts to drive social change, particularly in areas such as poverty reduction, HIV/AIDS aw...
Family Hope Kenya
Molo, Nakuru, Kenya 16-25 years Family Hope Kenya is a community and faith-based learning center dedicated to supporting orphans, children from underprivileged families, and those facing significant social and economic challenges. Established on Januar...
Jitegemee Kenya
Machakos, Kenya 16-25 years Jitegemee Children’s Program is a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Machakos, Kenya. Established in 2003, Jitegemee is dedicated to supporting children and youth living in poverty by providing comprehensive ed...
Kesho Kenya Organisation
Kilifi, Kenya 25+ years Kesho Kenya is a registered non profit making organisation that works with communities in the coastal region of Kenya to advance access to education and employment for young vulnerable people through a long term holistic...
Save Somali Women and Children (SSWC)
Mogadishu, Somalia 25+ years The Save Somali Women and Children (SSWC) is a prominent non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Mogadishu, Somalia, with a mission centered on empowering vulnerable Somali women and children to regain dignity and o...
Scope Kilifi
Kilifi, Kenya 25+ years Scope Kilifi is a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Kilifi County, Kenya. Established in 1999, Scope Kilifi is dedicated to empowering local communities to improve their social well-being through partnerships,...
Academic, Health and Agricultural Development Initiative
Kericho, Kenya 6-15 years Academic Health and Agricultural Development Initiative (AHADI) is a Kenyan non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 2007 and headquartered in Kericho, Kenya. AHADI's mission is to eradicate poverty, ignorance,...