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Core Strategic Objectives (2025–2030)

My Heart Beats Africa Foundation Inc. pursues a comprehensive and integrated
development agenda anchored on seven strategic objectives. Each objective
directly contributes to the realization of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development and the African Union’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.

Promote Inclusive and Quality Education (SDG 4)

  • Expand access to equitable and quality education for children and youth, including vulnerable and marginalized groups.
  • Strengthen vocational, digital, and leadership skills to enhance employability and innovation among young people.
  • Support early childhood development and literacy programs in underserved communities.

Advance Health, Nutrition, and Well-being (SDG 3)

  • Improve access to basic healthcare, maternal and child health services, and nutrition support in rural and low-income areas.
  • Promote preventive healthcare, hygiene, and mental wellness awareness.
  • Strengthen community-based health systems through training, advocacy, and partnerships.

Empower Women and Promote Gender Equality (SDG 5)

  • Enhance women’s access to economic resources, leadership opportunities, and financial independence through entrepreneurship and skills development.
  • Challenge social norms and practices that perpetuate gender inequality and gender-based violence.
  • Foster gender-sensitive policies and community leadership models that amplify women’s voices and agency.

Strengthen Child Protection and Rights Advocacy (SDG 16.2)

  • Safeguard children from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and trafficking through awareness, advocacy, and protective frameworks.
  • Build resilient child protection systems in partnership with governments, communities, and civil society.
  • Support psychosocial and reintegration programs for children in vulnerable situations.

Promote Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security (SDG 2 & 13)

  • Empower smallholder farmers—particularly women and youth—with modern farming techniques, inputs, and access to markets.
  • Advance climate-smart agriculture, environmental stewardship, and resilience to climate change.
  • Strengthen local food systems to ensure sustainable livelihoods and community resilience.

Foster Economic Empowerment and Livelihood Development (SDG 1 & 8)

  • Support income-generating initiatives, entrepreneurship incubation, and microfinance access for vulnerable groups.
  • Promote youth employment through innovation hubs, business mentorship, and cooperative enterprises.
  • Build community capacity in sustainable livelihood practices and financial literacy.

Build Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Impact (SDG 17)

  • Forge alliances with governments, international organizations, private sector actors, and academia to expand reach and effectiveness.
  • Mobilize resources, technical expertise, and innovation to scale impactful programs.
  • Strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems to ensure accountability, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making.

Strategic Approach and Guiding Philosophy

MHBAF’s strategic framework is grounded in five interrelated principles that
guide its operations and define its distinctive impact model:

1. People-Centered Development: Empowering communities as active agents
of their own transformation.

2. Innovation and Sustainability: Integrating technology, creativity, and long
term resilience into every intervention.

3. Equity and Inclusion: Ensuring that marginalized voices—especially women,
children, and youth—are heard and empowered.

4. Partnership and Collaboration: Building bridges between local initiatives
and global networks for collective progress.

5. Accountability and Results: Delivering measurable impact through
transparency, efficiency, and continuous learning.

In Essence

My Heart Beats Africa Foundation Inc.  envisions an Africa where compassion meets
innovation and opportunity meets inclusion. Through its mission-driven programs
and strategic partnerships, MHBAF continues to empower lives, transform
communities, and build a sustainable future—one heartbeat at a time.

Programmatic Focus Areas

  • Child Protection & Rights Advocacy
  • Education and Youth Development
  • Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality
  • Health and Nutrition
  •  Agriculture & Food Security
  • Livelihood & Entrepreneurship Support
  • Community Resilience & Social Inclusion

Leadership and Governance

My Heart Beats Africa Foundation Inc.  (MHBAF) is guided by a visionary and
accountable leadership framework that ensures strategic direction, institutional
integrity, and impact-driven execution across all levels of operation. The
Foundation’s governance structure promotes transparency, participation, and
excellence—anchored on sound management principles and strong ethical values.

Founder & Executive President : Mr. Curtis Brooks

A passionate humanitarian leader, global advocate, and social innovator dedicated to advancing African-led development through partnership, empowerment, and service. Mr. Brooks provides overall strategic vision, leadership, and international representation of the Foundation’s mission and values.

Vice President : Amb. Emmanuel Amara Vandi Fomba

Vice President serves as the principal representative and strategic coordinator of MHBAF’s operations across the African continent. Working directly with the Founder & Executive President, the Director oversees the implementation of regional programs, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement. This role ensures that the Foundation’s global strategies are effectively localized to address Africa’s diverse development contexts, while fostering synergy among country offices and strategic partners.

The Foundation has an Advisory Board Council comprising distinguished professionals from diverse fields—including international development, law, finance, education, health, agriculture, and public policy—who provide governance oversight, strategic direction, and fiduciary accountability. The Board ensures that the Foundation’s programs align with its mission and comply with international standards of non-profit management and transparency.

The Executive Management Team is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Foundation, including program design and implementation, resource mobilization, partnerships, and monitoring and evaluation. The team ensures that all initiatives deliver measurable and lasting outcomes in accordance with MHBAF’s strategic objectives and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Together, this leadership and governance structure reflects MHBAF’s commitment to visionary leadership, collaborative management, and sustainable impact—ensuring that every decision, program, and partnership advances the Foundation’s enduring mission to empower lives, transform communities, and build a sustainable future for Africa.

Core Values

Programmatic Focus Areas

  • Compassion: Serving humanity with empathy and care.
  • Integrity: Upholding the highest ethical standards in all actions.
  • Inclusivity: Embracing diversity and promoting equality.
  • Innovation: Driving creative and sustainable solutions to community challenges.
  • Accountability: Ensuring transparency and responsibility in all undertakings.
  • Partnership: Building strong collaborations for greater collective impact.