Hope Organization For African Development

Growing Hope from the Ground Up!

At Hope Organization for African Development (HOFAD), we believe that true community transformation begins with the soil beneath our feet.

These beautiful green fields you see are part of our HOFAD Farm Initiative, a local effort empowering youth and families through sustainable agriculture. From okra and eggplant to papaya, maize, and watermelon, every plant represents resilience, food security, and the promise of a better tomorrow.

Our team is working hard to promote local farming, irrigation innovation, and environmental sustainability ensuring that communities not only eat well today but also thrive for generations to come.

📸 Take a look at our thriving crops and growing green spaces, each stem a story of dedication, growth, and hope!

Today, the National Education Coalition (NEC), together with its partners, convened a meeting to review ongoing sector progress, exchange updates, and strengthen coordination on key education priorities. The session brought together representatives from member organizations, the Secretariat, and partners within the education sector.

Participants reaffirmed their shared commitment to improving education outcomes and advancing the Coalition’s strategic mandates.

The Secretariat presented an overview of the NEC mandate, highlighting the need to continuously align coalition activities with national education priorities. Key areas of focus included policy advocacy, coordination with government bodies, and strengthening community engagement.

Members reviewed agreed action points from the last meeting, noting achievements and areas where further follow-up is required. Progress on ongoing initiatives was acknowledged, with emphasis on maintaining momentum.

The representative from MOGEI shared timely updates on sector policies, ongoing programs, and planned reforms. The update provided a valuable linkage between civil society partners and government efforts.

Participants responded to the updates with constructive feedback, raising pertinent issues and offering recommendations aimed at improving coordination and implementation.

Members presented brief updates on their organizational activities, emphasizing current interventions, challenges faced, and opportunities for collaboration.
The open floor discussion focused especially on key education challenges such as access, quality, teacher support, and financing. Participants shared insights and put forward practical recommendations to address systemic barriers within the sector.

A presentation was held at the IOM office on 31 October 2025 regarding the Solar Thermal Pasteuriser technology, which is designed to eliminate pathogens in black water and faecal sludge using heat generated from solar energy.

During the meeting, it was highlighted that the first phase of the project was successfully piloted at the Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, yielding positive results and valuable lessons. Building on this success, the project is now entering its second phase, which aims to implement a pilot in South Sudan.

The presentation provided an overview of the technology, shared key outcomes and findings from the first phase, and outlined the next steps for the second phase of implementation.