Our Areas of Focus

Five interconnected areas that shape everything BAF does.

Students at a BAF school programme

Education & Learning

BAF works to strengthen access to quality education, improve learning environments and support institutional and systemic reforms that contribute to better educational outcomes for children and young people.

Rural Youth Development & Leadership

BAF seeks to enable rural young people to build their capabilities, aspirations, leadership and employability, while creating meaningful opportunities for their participation in community development and local problem-solving.

Health & Nourishment

BAF promotes improved health, wellbeing and nourishment among children, young people and vulnerable communities through community engagement, awareness, capacity building and convergence with relevant public systems and services.

Skills & Livelihood Pathways

BAF supports the development of relevant knowledge, life skills and employability capabilities that can strengthen young people’s pathways towards further education, dignified work and sustainable livelihoods.

Community Development & Institutional Strengthening

BAF works with communities and institutions to strengthen local capacities, improve access to opportunities and services, promote community participation and contribute to more responsive and accountable development systems.