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NGO · Africa

Empowering Communities Through Resilience & Sustainability

Stephen Omatule Foundation Africa (SOFA) builds resilient African communities through climate action, humanitarian relief, education, and environmental stewardship.

Our Impact

Measuring Change, Building Hope

Every number represents a life touched, a community strengthened, a future secured.

3K+

People Reached

10+

Communities Supported

10+

Scholarships Awarded

5+

Relief Missions

100+

Trees Planted

700+

Volunteers Engaged

What We Do

Four Pillars of Transformation

Our integrated approach addresses the most pressing challenges facing African communities today.

Climate Resilience

Building adaptive capacity in communities most vulnerable to climate change across Africa.

Humanitarian Relief

Delivering emergency support and long-term recovery to crisis-affected communities.

Scholarships

Opening doors of opportunity through education grants and mentorship programs.

Sustainability

Promoting eco-friendly practices and environmental stewardship across African communities.

Projects

Our Work on the Ground

From reforestation to relief missions, our projects create lasting change.

TREE PLANTING
Completed
Climate Resilience

TREE PLANTING

🌱 Successful Tree Planting Campaign: A Giant Step Towards a Greener Nigeria On June 5th, 2025, Stephen Omatule Foundation Africa (SOFA) proudly collaborated with the International Forum for Peace & Diplomacy (IFPD) to commemorate World Environment Day with an impactful tree planting exercise at Millennium Park, Abuja. The event was a huge success! Together with enthusiastic youth, volunteers, and partners, we planted hundreds of trees in a single day, contributing directly to reforestation efforts, carbon sequestration, and environmental restoration in the Federal Capital Territory. This project reinforces our belief that collective action can create real change. Every tree planted represents hope, cleaner air, restored ecosystems, and a more resilient future for our communities. We are motivated by the energy and commitment shown by all participants. Climate action is not a government-only responsibility; it is a call to every individual, organization, and community. We encourage more individuals, schools, corporate organizations, and youth groups to key into tree planting initiatives. Plant a tree today, nurture it, and become part of the solution. Together, we can restore our land and secure a greener tomorrow! 🌍 #WorldEnvironmentDay #TreePlanting #ClimateAction #SOFA #IFPD #Reforestation #GreenNigeria #HandsOnDeck #BeatPlasticPollution

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PAD A GIRL OUTREACH
Ongoing
Humanitarian Relief

PAD A GIRL OUTREACH

What would you miss if you had to stay home 5 days every month? For millions of girls across Africa, this is not a hypothetical question. It's their reality. Period poverty forces girls to miss school, fall behind in class, and sometimes drop out entirely all because they don't have access to sanitary pads. The Stephen Omatule Foundation Africa (SOFA) is saying ENOUGH. Our Pad A Girl Outreach is on a mission to break this cycle. We are distributing sanitary pads, educating girls about menstrual hygiene, and empowering them to reclaim their confidence and their futures. We've seen what's possible when communities come together. Similar initiatives have reached over 17,000 girls across the continent. Imagine what we can do together. This is not just about pads. It's about equality. It's about dignity. It's about ensuring that a girl's potential is never limited by a natural biological process. Every girl deserves to learn without shame. Let's make it happen. #DignityForAll #MenstrualHygiene #SOFA #PadAGirl #GirlChild #PeriodPoverty #LiftingOneAnother

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Our Mission

Building Africa's Resilience, One Community at a Time

SOFA believes that sustainable development begins at the grassroots level. We partner with local leaders, governments, and international organizations to design and implement programs that stand the test of time.

Our work is guided by the needs of the communities we serve — their voices shape every project, every initiative, every impact we create.

Learn More About Us

2018

Founded

8+

Countries

95%

Field Delivery

100%

Community-Led

Make a Difference

Your Support Changes Lives in Africa

Every contribution — no matter the size — helps us fund scholarships, run relief missions, plant trees, and empower communities across the continent.