Dorothy House

Empowering Women & Children in Africa

Creating opportunities through small business support, nutrition programs, medical care, and educational scholarships for women and children across Africa.

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Our Mission

Dorothy House is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to transforming lives across Africa by providing sustainable support and opportunities for women and children to thrive.

Economic Empowerment

Supporting women to create and grow small trading businesses

Nutrition Programs

Providing essential food and nutrients for children and babies

Medical Care

Offering basic medical care and health checkups

Education

Scholarships for trade and artisan schools

Our Programs

We focus on sustainable, community-driven initiatives that create lasting change

Small Business Development

We provide women with the resources, training, and capital needed to start and grow small trading businesses. This creates sustainable income sources that support entire families and strengthen local economies.

• Microfinance and seed capital
• Business skills training
• Mentorship programs
• Market access support

Food & Nutrition

We ensure children and babies in motherless homes receive proper nutrition through regular food distributions and nutritional support programs that promote healthy development.

• Regular food distributions
• Nutritional supplements
• Support for motherless babies homes
• Community feeding programs

Healthcare Access

We provide basic medical care and regular health checkups to ensure community members have access to essential healthcare services that might otherwise be unavailable.

• Basic medical care
• Regular health checkups
• Preventive care education
• Medicine and supplies

Educational Scholarships

We offer scholarships for women and children to attend trade and artisan schools, providing them with valuable skills that lead to employment and economic independence.