​OneLove Africa Foundation empowers those most in need in remote villages (with a focus on women) through entrepreneurial training, ongoing mentoring and facilitating the development of peer-lending groups.  We also build the capacity of other NGOs and community organizations by making our train-the-trainer curriculum (English and Swahili) available throughout East Africa. Since 2010, OneLove Africa has been responsible for the start-up of over 2,500 village ventures and empowered 150 trainers in East Africa. Registered NGO/charity - Canada and Tanzania 

Our Vision

A world where everyone has opportunities to overcome extreme poverty. 

Our Mission

To build profitable, sustainable business ventures that create economic empowerment for those most in need.

2021 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN - $10,000
OneLove is starting ​a social enterprise 
Summit Samaki Centre

A commercial fish business that will ensure long-term organizational sustainability while empowering more than 120 village mamas every year to establish profitable fish businesses and cooperatives. 

Upcoming

March 2021 - Two new programs starting for 60 mamas in the Kidia and Marangu village areas (Kilimanjaro region). Check back for stories and pictures. 
June 26 & 27, 2021 -2-day "women for women" kayaking  trip off Vancouver Island ... Adventure of the Heart ... with proceeds going to support new programs for our African mamas. Find out more and register today. Only 10 spots available. 
Into Africa: Zanzibar 2022 - an exciting 18-day adventure to experience the magic of Tanzania. Witness a program in action, meet our village mamas at their businesses, experience an African safari, tour the magical Stonetown and relax on the beautiful beaches in Zanzibar. Check back for more details.  

Entrepreneurial Training

OneLove Africa travels into rural areas to deliver entrepreneurial training to village women. The training is delivered in modules that are highly participatory and include both exercises and opportunities for discussion to maximize the learning. More ...

Peer Lending - VICOBA

We facilitate access to start-up or operational funds by teaching participants how to establish Village Community Banking (VICOBA) groups. In addition to teaching the principles of peer-lending, we also provide passbooks for each mama, master journals and a lock box for the group funds. 

Ongoing Support & Mentoring

We provide resources that support the ongoing development of the micro businesses. This is critically important with any venture and even more so for village entrepreneurs who have little formal education. OneLove has developed a series of tools for group an/or peer mentoring.

Train-the-trainer Curriculum

 We build  the  capacity of village leaders and other NGOs by making our train-the-trainer and teaching curriculum available to other partner organizations. This modular program is easily customized for the specific needs of each region and village community. ​More ...