Changing Lives in East Africa for Over 60 Years

Partnering with Africans to provide educational opportunities since 1965.

A New Chapter

We Have a New Name

After more than 60 years as Operation Bootstrap Africa, we are proud to introduce Opportunity Builds Africa, a name that reflects how we've always worked and what we believe: that lasting change is built from within communities, together.

Our mission, our partners, and our commitment to African communities remain exactly the same. Only our name has changed.

Our Mission

OBA partners with African communities to expand access to education and opportunity, especially for women, children, and marginalized communities.

Project Spotlight: Girls' Education

Educating Girls Through Adversity

In Maasai culture, it is customary for fathers to arrange marriages for their daughters after they complete elementary school. Before they have the opportunity to attend secondary school, many are sent to live with their future husbands.

In 1995, MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) was established to provide young women with an alternative path—one where they could continue their education and pursue their own futures. Since then, MGLSS has graduated more than 1,500 young women who have gone on to achieve remarkable success as members of parliament, pilots, lawyers, accountants, architects, doctors, and much more.

Make a Difference Today

Your gift helps provide education, opportunity, and hope to communities across Africa. Every dollar goes directly to the people and programs that need it most. You can direct your gift to a specific program or project, or donate to our General Fund where it will be used where the need is greatest.

Join Us on a Discovery Tour

From cultural immersion and wildlife safaris to empowering communities through education and healthcare initiatives – our trips offer unforgettable experiences year round.