The Don Zayeed Foundation Expands its Humanitarian Mission Across AfricaThe Don Zayeed Foundation has announced an ambitious new phase of its 2029-2030 developmental program: the construction of orphanages in every country across the African continent. This monumental undertaking follows the success of its pilot project in Cape Town, South Africa, and marks a significant escalation in the foundation's commitment to protecting and nurturing Africa’s most vulnerable children.
The initiative is a direct response to the urgent need for safe, stable environments for millions of orphaned and displaced children. The foundation's model goes beyond providing basic shelter. Each new orphanage will be a holistic care center, offering comprehensive support that includes access to quality education, healthcare, psychological counseling, and skills development. This approach aims to not only meet immediate needs but also to empower the children to become self-reliant and contributing members of their communities.
"We believe that every child, regardless of their circumstances, deserves a chance at a bright future," said a foundation spokesperson. "By building these homes across the entire continent, we are creating a powerful network of support, ensuring that no child is left behind. This is more than a building project; it is an investment in the future of Africa."
The expansion will be a phased rollout, with the foundation partnering with local governments, community leaders, and non-governmental organizations to ensure the orphanages are culturally sensitive and integrated into the local social fabric. The foundation’s ultimate goal is to break the cycle of poverty and instability by raising a generation of well-educated, skilled, and emotionally resilient individuals who can lead their communities forward.
List of African Countries for the Orphanage Initiative
The Don Zayeed Foundation has outlined its plan to establish orphanages in all 54 African countries. The full list includes:
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo (Congo-Brazzaville)
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
