Do You Know Foundation is a Pan-African nonprofit organisation
defending women’s and children’s rights across Africa and globally.
We stand against war atrocities, violence, sexual abuse,
domestic violence, discrimination, workplace harassment,
and employment inequality.
We defend children in Africa’s townships and rural communities
against drugs, alcohol, trafficking, exploitation, and violence.
We strive for access to education, social support, infrastructure,
and economic development, because women and children are the
future of the continent.
We advocate for the education and empowerment of African women
through various forms of support to improve their lives.
We value African women and advocate for equality and equal
opportunities.
Through advocacy, charitable initiatives, leadership development,
and community programmes, we work towards peace, development,
and sustainable growth across Africa.
01
Defend the vulnerable
Speak for women and children affected by violence and abuse,
and call for justice from governments and local and
international organisations.
02
Open doors to opportunity
Support education, women’s empowerment, youth development,
and economic participation across African communities.
03
Build lasting change
Work with communities, policymakers, and partners to turn
advocacy into meaningful development and stronger support systems.
“We value women, children, families and communities.
We speak for those whose voices are silenced.”
What we do
Our focus areas
01
Women’s Rights & Empowerment
We advocate for equality and equal opportunities through
women’s empowerment sessions, health programmes, education,
and practical support to improve women’s lives.
We stand with women affected by war, violence, sexual abuse,
domestic violence, workplace harassment, and employment inequality.
02
Child Protection & Education
We advocate for boys’ and girls’ safety and access to education,
regardless of race, skin colour, or home background.
We provide school essentials at the beginning of each school
year in communities experiencing poverty.
Our work addresses trafficking, rape, torture, murder,
substance abuse, inadequate education, and child labour
in mining regions.
03
Policy Advocacy & Legal Support
Community forums help participants understand their legal rights,
access counselling services, and connect with support networks.
We advocate for policy changes that protect women and children.
We also work towards equitable and effective mining extraction
policies that benefit populations living around mining areas.
04
Community Development & Environmental Action
We support social development, infrastructure improvement,
environmental action, and sustainable economic growth
in townships and rural areas.
Our initiatives bring people together to find practical solutions
and strengthen the communities in which women and children live.
05
Leadership & Youth Programmes
Our youth programmes support education, employment opportunities,
project collaboration, human and civil rights, child development,
labour law, business mentorship, and creativity.
We train and advocate for women in leadership, including
businesswomen, entrepreneurs, women in politics,
and women in the mining sector.
06
Charity & Humanitarian Relief
We arrange and fund internal initiatives where possible,
and seek external funding for individual and community projects
across Africa and globally.
Our charitable work supports vulnerable families and communities
while promoting peace, development, and access to opportunity.
Our vision & mission
An Africa where dignity and opportunity thrive.
Our mission & aim
To inspire lasting change through impactful action, advocacy,
education, and community development, creating an Africa where
honour, peace, equity, and opportunity thrive for women and children.
Our mission is to facilitate impactful interactions that yield
concrete and enduring outcomes for the African continent.
We support women who have endured war, violence, atrocities,
sexual abuse, domestic violence, workplace harassment,
and employment inequality.
We amplify opportunities for African children and women
across townships and rural areas, helping them build
a prosperous future.
Our vision
A continent where African women and children live with dignity,
security, and equal opportunities—free from violence and
discrimination, and empowered through education, leadership,
and economic participation.
We value women, children, families, and communities,
and defend every person’s right to safety and respect.
02
Equality
We advocate for fair treatment and access to opportunities,
education, and support without discrimination.
03
Leadership
We equip women and young people to lead, create,
participate, and shape the future of Africa.
04
Service
We serve with faith, compassion, and a shared commitment
to peace, justice, and community development.
Advocacy into action
Progress that reaches our communities.
We will actively engage government officials, NGOs,
and community leaders through quarterly meetings
to advocate for policy changes and resource allocation
for women’s rights, child protection, and development.
Success will be measured by documented meetings,
policy revisions, increased funding commitments,
and the effective implementation of projects
in rural communities.
Through community forums, counselling, support networks,
social development, women’s health programmes,
and children’s education projects, we work to find solutions
and call for justice for those affected by violence and abuse.
Documented meetings and engagement
Policy revisions and stronger protections
Increased funding commitments
Projects implemented in rural communities
5+Years in the charity field
255+Campaigns funded
32k+Satisfied donors
18+Awards achieved
Meet the founder & team
A shared purpose.
A heart for service.
Pastor Cathy Mbenga
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
At Do You Know Foundation, our strength lies in the heart
of our people. We are a collective of dedicated men
and women—passionate servants and children of God—who
have answered the call to protect and empower the vulnerable.
Working tirelessly behind the scenes and on the front lines,
our team members are the hands and feet of our mission.
From defending women’s rights against violence to
safeguarding children in our townships, every individual
contributes their unique gifts to bring our vision alive.
We serve with a shared purpose: to ensure that the
“Future of Africa” is built on a foundation of safety,
education, and equal opportunity for all.
Be part of lasting change
Together, we can make a difference.
Partner with us to defend rights, support education,
and empower women and children across Africa.
