Our Mission
The Root Aid Foundation seeks to alleviate poverty by promoting inclusive education and empowerment, and encouraging sustainable environment in Africa.
News and Updates
Can One Skill Change a Life?
The Root Aid Foundation is proud to announce the Poetry Competition 2026, themed "The Power of One Skill." We are looking for African voices to explore how a single skill whether it's pottery, photography, or trade can transform a life from poverty into purpose.
Share your story of struggle, growth, and transformation for a chance to win the $100 grand prize.
Theme: The Power of One Skill
Prize: $100
Open to: All Africans
Format: Written or Performance (English)
Deadline: March 15th, 2026
Submit your original work to join the movement of transformation.
Skill-Up Africa
Are you ready to level up your IT skills?
Join our beginner-friendly IT program and learn the fundamentals of computer use.
Volunteer with us
Support our cause by volunteering your time in the following categories:
- Community Outreach
- Event Planning
- Creative Roles
Grow Green Africa
Join our tree-planting campaign to aid environment sustainability in Africa
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How Can You Help?
Donations
Donate to our cause through cash gifts, food items, clothing, books, shoes, home appliances and furniture.
Skill Acquisition
We don't only feed our communities but help them acquire skills to sustain a living. Help us empower communities through our skills acquisition programs.
Did you know?
Twenty eight of the World's poorest countries are African.
Africa contributes little to the planet's greenhouse gas emissions but suffers some of the World's heaviest impact of climate change like famine and flood.
Sub-Sahara African has the highest rates of education exclusion.