About Us
Our Story
Africa Feature Network (AFN) was founded by Kenya’s seasoned freelance journalist, Peter Aowa, whose journey from adversity to leadership has deeply shaped the organisation’s mission. Growing up in one of Kenya’s remote villages, Peter experienced firsthand the systemic injustices that continue to affect many African communities. Grounded in these lived realities and his extensive background in journalism, he established AFN as a network that goes beyond storytelling to actively engage with communities, support local initiatives, and drive practical interventions. The AFN is committed not only to highlighting the continent’s critical challenges, but also to advocating for change and contributing meaningfully to the development and implementation of lasting, community-driven solutions.
Our Vision
A transformed Africa where communities thrive, rights are upheld, and change is driven from the ground up.
Our Mission
To drive Africa's transformation through working directly with communities to deliver essential programmes, supporting local organisations, strengthening accountability and documenting practical solutions that can be scaled across Africa and beyond
Our Core Values
The principles guiding our storytelling, partnerships, and impact.
Integrity
We are committed to delivering truth and transparency through ethical journalism and accountability.
Sustainability
We promote environmental responsibility and advocate for long-term solutions to the challenges facing Africa.
Social Justice
We advocate for fairness, equity, and the protection of human rights across the continent.
Collaboration
We work closely with partners, stakeholders, and communities to create lasting change.
Our Impact Across Africa by 2026
AFN will be active in 30 African countries by 2026, engaging communities and producing stories that drive transformation across the continent.
Empowering 100 SMEs through grants, training, and strategic collaborations to foster sustainable business growth and economic resilience.
Improving livelihoods for 200 smallholder farmers via technology, training, and grants—boosting rural development and food security.
Providing legal aid to 500 human rights defenders and collaborating with 50 organizations to advance justice through investigative journalism.
Supporting 20 conservation projects, reaching 250,000 people with campaigns on endangered species protection and anti-poaching efforts.
Equipping 300 journalists with investigative and solution-focused skills to drive impactful storytelling.
Funding 200 youth-led creative businesses and linking them to global art markets for sustainable growth.
Planting 100 million trees and empowering 300 junior secondary students in environmental conservation through our continent-wide youth contest and summit.
Launching in 2026, our platform will connect 1 million users in 20 countries—enabling civic reporting, democratic engagement, and access to public resources.
Incubating 100 media innovators and launching 50 cutting-edge projects in data journalism, AI storytelling, and digital security.
Reaching 200,000 youth with mental health resources and training 1,000 community counselors across 15 countries.
Training 1,000 women in digital entrepreneurship and enabling 200 women-led tech startups across Africa.
Assisting 500 teenage mothers with education and skills, and reaching 50,000 youth through pregnancy prevention campaigns.
Boosting 20 grassroots football clubs with resources and global partnerships to empower youth through sports.
Supporting 500 widowed individuals with capital, training, and mentorship to foster economic independence.