The First Ladies of Africa advocacy activities are anchored on one goal:
To make a significant contribution to the health and well-being of children, youth and women in Africa.
Our Focus
HIV and AIDS
Non-communical Diseases (NCDs)
Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH)
Gender Equality Women and Youth Empowerment
Social Security and Protection including Persons with Disabilities
Institutional Capacity Strengthening
Operating
Principles
Gender Sensitive
Ensure the interventions OAFLAD makes provide equal enjoyment by women, men, girls and boys of rights, opportunities and rewards.
Globally Engage
Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Africa agenda 2063.
Integrated
Promote the integration of the interventions of the OAFLADĀ supports in order to maximize the impact of our investments.
Catalytic and Sustainable
Provide support to generate long term sustainable results.
Evidence-Based & Results Focused
Ensure that OAFLAD only intervenes in programs and activities that are based on evidence and achieve measurable results.
Environmentally Aware
Reduce and mitigate any negative impact of OAFLAD’s investments on the environment.
Rights Based
Ensure that the ultimate aim of the interventions is the realization of the rights of women, men, girls and boys, and vulnerable groups as articulated in national, regional, and international conventions and declarations.