Our mission
Address root causes.
Create lasting change.
We design and deliver integrated programs that address the root causes of inequality, poor health and limited opportunity across underserved communities in Africa.
About Extended Hands & Hope USA
Compassion
made accountable.
We connect generosity in the United States to African-led programs that advance health, dignity, equality and opportunity for women and girls.
Founded by Stephanie LinusWho we are
A U.S. nonprofit.
One African mission.
Extended Hands & Hope USA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Stephanie Linus.
We advance maternal health, gender equality and community development across Africa through scalable programs, strategic partnerships and impact-driven storytelling.
Our U.S. arm leads fundraising, donor engagement and regulatory compliance. Extended Hands Africa implements programs on the ground and reports measurable progress from the communities served.
Address root causes.
Our vision
An Africa where
she can thrive.
An Africa where every woman and girl is healthy, safe, empowered and able to shape her own future.
What we do
Four connected
areas of action.
Health
Life-saving surgeries, maternal care and community health programs.
Protection & hygiene
Safe sanitation, clean water and dignity-focused solutions.
Empowerment & education
Skills, tools and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
Advocacy & storytelling
Film and media that raise awareness and drive social change.
How we work
Global support.
Local delivery.
Distinct responsibilities. Shared oversight. One mission.
Extended Hands & Hope USA
- Fundraising and donor engagement
- Strategic partnerships
- U.S. charitable compliance
- Stewardship and donor reporting
Extended Hands Africa
- Community-informed program design
- Local implementation
- Monitoring and field reporting
- Direct community relationships
Our core values
The principles
behind the work.
Dignity
Every woman and girl has rights, agency, potential and a voice that matters.
African leadership
Durable change is led with the people and communities closest to the work.
Accountability
We steward resources responsibly and connect support to transparent reporting.
Partnership
We unite donors, communities, providers, schools and institutions around shared outcomes.
Equity
We remove barriers to health, safety, education and economic opportunity.
Measurable impact
We focus on practical action, evidence and continuous learning.
Our impact
Committed to
measurable change.
Be part of the mission
Extend your hand.
Change a future.
Give to a specific cause, build a strategic partnership or contact our team to learn more.
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