Strategic Focus Areas

Multi-sectoral programs for community transformation.

MJF implements programs across rural and urban settings focused on poverty reduction, food security, education, water and sanitation, health systems strengthening, climate resilience, youth empowerment, protection, and social inclusion.

Integrated delivery: food security, WASH, education, protection, livelihoods and climate action are planned together around household needs.

Community ownership: local leaders, youth groups, caregivers and institutions help shape priorities before implementation begins.

Measured outcomes: program teams track reach, feedback, safeguarding concerns and learning so support can improve over time.

Program 1

Food Security & Livelihoods

  • Climate-smart agriculture
  • Value chain development
  • Emergency food responses
  • Social protection and safety nets
  • Agribusiness incubation

Program 2

Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH) & Public Health

  • Safe water systems and solar-powered boreholes
  • Sanitation and hygiene improvement
  • Infection prevention & control (IPC)
  • Maternal and child health
  • Community health workforce strengthening

Program 3

Education & Skills Development

  • Basic education support (infrastructure + materials)
  • Digital learning & smart classrooms
  • TVET and vocational skills
  • Scholarships for vulnerable learners
  • Inclusive education for children with disabilities

Program 4

Shelter, Housing & Community Infrastructure

  • Eco-friendly housing for vulnerable families
  • Emergency shelter
  • Climate-resilient construction
  • Institutional WASH facilities

Program 5

Protection, Rehabilitation & Psychosocial Support

  • Safe houses for GBV survivors
  • Substance abuse rehabilitation
  • Mental health programs
  • Child protection and safeguarding
  • Psychosocial support (PSS)

Program 6

Youth Employment, Enterprise & Innovation

  • Entrepreneurship incubation
  • Youth skilling programs
  • Apprenticeship programs
  • Green economy jobs

Program 7

Sports, Talent & Leadership Development

  • Sports academy development
  • Leadership and mentorship
  • Sports-for-development (S4D) programming

Program 8

Climate Change, Conservation & Green Transitions

  • Reforestation and ecosystem restoration
  • Clean energy promotion
  • Climate-smart livelihoods
  • Disaster risk reduction (DRR)