Malaria takes an African child’s life every 30 seconds. That’s almost 3,000 per day. The following is a quote from the book “The End of Poverty” by Jeffrey Sachs. “Malaria is utterly treatable, yet, incredibly, it still claims up to three million lives per year, mostly young children, about 90 percent of whom live in Africa … Low-cost treatments exist, but they do not reach the poor. These statistics boggled my mind, as does the current estimate that malaria causes up to five billion clinical cases per year. Virtually everybody in tropical Africa contracts the illness at least once a year.”
Efficiently getting aid to people is complex and extremely challenging. Our team is trying to build a system that targets poor people on a small scale and delivers aid to those who are most at risk of disease, malnutrition, or not attending school. Our board members in Senegal have the arduous task of determining the recipients of aid. The process can be broken down into the following steps:
Our board members are responsible for assessing the village of Dakateli and targeting families most at risk of being unable to send their children to school. Their findings are then presented to the board for examination. All members of the board can bring cases related to education and health to the board for examination.
Who has received aid in the past? What was the aid? Was there any abuse of the aid? Did the children attend school once the family received aid? Basically, during this step, we want to ensure that our aid has been beneficial and that no abuse or violation has been recorded.
Review the most pressing issues that the community is struggling with and determine the priorities of the community. We want to ensure that, as a small organization, we can react quickly to the challenges facing rural communities in Western Africa. As a micro-aid donor, we need to be dynamic and agile without being burdened by extensive overhead and administration, due to tackling too many issues and losing focus. Furthermore, we do not want to be redundant. If other organizations can be more effective in providing certain forms of aid, then we would rather tackle areas that are being overlooked but still significant to the health and well-being of these communities.
The most pressing issues are brought to the board for analysis. Each case is examined in full detail, with every member of the board taking part in discussing the validity and priority of the claims.
Once the facts of the case(s) have been presented and analyzed, historical data have been reviewed, and the needs of the community have been taken into consideration, the board votes. Distribution of aid is granted only if a majority of the board votes in favour of the case. All financial disbursements greater than $100 need to be voted on by the Board of Directors.
Read about our process for determining recipients of aid.
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AFTS follows a strategic, step-by-step process: surveying communities, reviewing historical data, assessing needs, building consensus, and voting to ensure aid reaches those most at risk of disease, malnutrition, or educational barriers.
Board members assess villages, identify families most at risk, and present findings to the board. Cases are reviewed, prioritized, and voted on to ensure fair and effective distribution of aid.
Historical data is reviewed to track previous aid, check for abuse, and evaluate outcomes. Only cases approved by the majority of the board are granted, ensuring accountability and maximum impact.
I’m inspired by the tangible impact AFTS has on children in rural villages. Their strategic approach ensures aid reaches those who need it most.
It’s reassuring to see how carefully the board evaluates communities before distributing aid. Every donation feels meaningful and accountable.
Thanks to AFTS, many children who couldn’t afford school now have opportunities to learn and grow. Their work is truly life-changing.
I appreciate the clear process AFTS follows to deliver aid responsibly. Their transparency and commitment to community welfare are remarkable.
Knowing my purchase or donation contributes directly to education and health in West Africa makes me proud to support AFTS.
Supporters praise AFTS for transparency, strategic aid distribution, and meaningful impact, helping children in rural villages access education and healthcare effectively.
Yes, AFTS is highly trusted. Their careful assessment and board-approved aid process ensure funds and resources reach the most vulnerable families.
