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NEW WAYS FOR AFRICA INC
OLD CHATHAM, NY · EIN 463561928 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE Q30 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · newwaysforafrica.com
revenue
$182K
expenses
$213K
net assets
$137K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

NEW WAYS OF AFRICA BELIEVES, THAT WITH SUPPORT, EVERY COMMUNITY HAS THE POTENTIAL TO THRIVE. OUR AIM IS TO HELP BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR THE COMMUNITIES WE SUPPORT, PREDOMONANTLY IN AFRICA, TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE, TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE IN AREAS SUCH AS HEALTH CARE AND WATER, AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL THOSE IN NEED.WATER, HEALTH, EDUCATION. KEY AREAS OF CONCERN IN AFRICA. AND THREE AREAS IN WHICH NEW WAYS FOR AFRICA IS DEEPLY INVOLVED.NUTRITION, AGRICULTURE, FISHING. THREE AREAS WHERE IMPROVEMENT HAS HAD A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT. WE ARE ACTIVE IN ALL OF THIS.

profile · synthesized from sources

New Ways for Africa supports communities in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Malawi, focusing on sustainable development in water, health, education, agriculture, and nutrition. The organization works in partnership with local populations to implement projects they identify and lead, emphasizing low administrative costs and direct impact. It operates through grassroots initiatives and donor-supported programming, responding to challenges like climate change and poverty.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Furrows in the Desert (FiD)
Agricultural development program introducing sustainable desert farming, water security, goat husbandry, and beekeeping in Turkana and Nyangatom regions to improve food security and economic resilience.
Malaria Prevention Initiative
Health program distributing mosquito nets to combat rising malaria cases in Turkana, where prevalence is significantly higher than the national average due to changing rainfall patterns.
New Road Construction Project
Infrastructure project building and improving a 60-mile road connecting isolated communities in Ethiopia’s border regions to improve access to healthcare, education, and emergency services.
Support for Vulnerable Adults in Nyangatom
Direct aid program providing cash, food, baby milk, and clothing to 20 of the most vulnerable individuals in exchange for low-exertion environmental activities like waste collection and invasive species control.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 2 activities
    • Community-led development projects in Africa
      Implements community-led development projects in Malawi, Ethiopia, Turkana (Northern Kenya), and Nairobi, focusing on sustainable infrastructure and long-term improvements in living conditions. Projects include road construction, agricultural development, and direct support to vulnerable populations.
    • Improving water, health, and education infrastructure
      Supports African communities in achieving economic independence through sustainable development in healthcare, water infrastructure, and education. Activities include building schools in Turkana and implementing long-term health and nutrition programs.
  • Smallholder Agricultural Development 2 activities
    • Establishing livestock and apiculture programs
      Establishes goat breeding centers in Nyangatom (Ethiopia) and Turkana (Kenya), and provides training and equipment for beekeeping and goat husbandry to support sustainable livelihoods.
    • Supporting agriculture, nutrition, and food security
      Implements programs in agriculture, fishing, and nutrition across Malawi, Ethiopia, and Turkana, including training farmers in desert farming techniques, establishing farms, and distributing food, baby milk, and clothing to vulnerable individuals.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding development projects in East Africa
      Funds community development initiatives in Malawi, the Nyangatom region of Ethiopia, and the Turkana region of Northern Kenya, supporting long-term improvements in infrastructure, health, and economic independence.
  • Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
    • Producing program documentation and impact reports
      Produces video and written documentation of long-term development progress, including a decade-long record of improvements in Nyangatom, Ethiopia.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Conducting public health research
      Documents public health challenges in African communities, including research on malaria prevalence in the Turkana region and its correlation with seasonal rainfall patterns.
    • Expanding fundraising operations
      Developed a business plan to expand fundraising operations in the UK to support international development projects.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$182K
Contributions & grants$178K98%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$4K2%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$213K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$211K
balance sheet
Total assets$137K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$137K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -8.4%
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Angel Valdivia Partner — Founding director engaged in donor outreach in the U.S. and field work in Kenya and Ethiopia.
  • Angela Docherty Partner — Founder and CEO (volunteer) who developed UK fundraising strategy and business planning.
  • Fernando Aguirre Partner — Founder and director with long-term field experience in Turkana and current work in Malawi.
  • Great Non-Profits Partner — Partner organization facilitating online donations for New Ways for Africa.
  • Kenya Health Information System Government — Source of malaria prevalence data cited in reporting.
  • Lake Turkana Government — Geographic feature central to the community's livelihood and challenges, located in Kenya with transboundary implications from Ethiopia.
  • Missionary Community of St Paul the Apostle Partner — Main overseas partner organization receiving most of New Ways for Africa's funding.
  • New Ways for Africa Network — US charity entity through which programs and impacts in Ethiopia are supported.
  • Niels Andersen Partner — Treasurer and board member with experience in governance across multiple countries.
  • Toposa Partner — Local group in the region whose presence affects regional peace; improved infrastructure aims to mitigate threats they pose to refugees and local stability.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Appropriate Technology for Sustainability
    methodology: appropriate technology
    By deploying technology that is locally maintainable and contextually suitable, we produce long-term project sustainability because communities can repair, adapt, and retain control over tools without ongoing external support.
  • Community-Led Development
    methodology: community-led development
    By centering local communities in the design and implementation of development projects, we produce more sustainable and culturally appropriate solutions because local ownership increases accountability, relevance, and long-term impact.
  • Gender-Inclusive Climate Resilience
    methodology: gender-inclusive-climate-resilience
    By prioritizing women in climate resilience training and resource distribution, we produce intergenerational adaptation and community stability because women are key agents of household and community-level change, especially in arid and vulnerable regions.
  • Integrated Community Development
    methodology: integrated-community-development
    By addressing interrelated domains—such as water, agriculture, nutrition, and education—within a single community framework, we produce greater overall well-being because improvements in one area reinforce gains in others, creating compounding, systemic change.