We partner with local organ­i­sa­tions and com­mu­ni­ties, focussing on areas where there are no other agen­cies working.

We know that self-deter­mi­na­tion is key to the devel­op­ment of sus­tain­able com­mu­ni­ties which can empower fam­i­lies and vul­ner­a­ble chil­dren. This means that we do not direct solu­tions, but we walk along­side our part­ners, pro­vid­ing men­tor­ing to support the imple­men­ta­tion of their own initiatives.

We work to ensure that wher­ever pos­si­ble chil­dren grow up nur­tured and secure within their own imme­di­ate or wider families.

Our inter­na­tion­ally-recog­nised Module-based train­ing empow­ers com­mu­ni­ties with the knowl­edge to support their chil­drens’ wellbeing.

Working with our partner organ­i­sa­tions, our pref­er­ence is to ‘train the train­ers’, so the impact is mul­ti­plied. We also provide train­ing to parents, com­mu­nity leaders, carers, and social workers as required.

Through these ded­i­cated groups, we main­tain regular com­mu­ni­ca­tion between OHFI and on-the-ground projects, both from a dis­tance, and through peri­odic visits to partner organisations.

We work with our partner com­mu­ni­ties to provide edu­ca­tion to chil­dren. This involves sup­port­ing the build­ing and resourc­ing of tuition centres, pre-schools, primary schools, and sec­ondary schools, and helping to develop projects to sustain costs such as teacher salaries, resources, and school meals. 

We also provide life skills and trade train­ing courses for older teenagers and adults.