Who We Are
Reboot Wellbeing and Empowerment Foundation (R-WEF) is a Pan-African nonprofit building the systems young Africans need to thrive: in their minds, in their work and in their communities.
Our Story
R-WEF began as a question: why are so many brilliant young Africans, talented, driven and full of potential, still overwhelmed, under-resourced and unsure of where they fit? Not because they aren’t trying, but because the systems around them were never designed to hold them.
Our founder, Jessica Ohaka, saw the pattern from the inside over eight years of youth development work. Mental health conversations happened in one room and career conversations in another. Skills training was cut off from real jobs. Community organisations did vital work but were too fragile to last.
R-WEF was built to close those gaps together, with people-centred systems that connect wellbeing to economic opportunity, and help local organisations sustain that work long after outside support ends.
Africa's young people don't need to be saved. They need systems worthy of who they already are.
Vision and Mission
Our Vision
An Africa where young people thrive in systems that protect wellbeing, enable meaningful work and sustain community-led solutions.
Our Mission
To strengthen mental wellbeing, expand pathways to decent work and support the sustainability of local organisations, by designing people-centred systems that equip young Africans to shape resilient and inclusive futures.
Our Values
The principles we refuse to compromise, in every season.
Dignity
Every young person enters the room already worthy. Our systems protect that.
Innovation
We don't recycle what hasn't worked. We ask harder questions.
Sustainability
We build for the long game. Systems, not sprints.
Youth Leadership
Young people are the present we answer to, not just the future.
Equity
Access shouldn't depend on your postcode, background or bank account.
Integrity
We say what we mean and do what we say.
Our Journey
A young organisation, growing step by step.
Leadership and Governance
R-WEF is founder-led and team-driven, with clear structures that keep us accountable to the young people we serve and to everyone who supports our work.
We are registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria, and our wellbeing support is non-clinical: practical tools, guided reflection and peer support.
Founder and core team
Our Founder and Executive Director leads a core team working across programmes, communications, people and digital systems.
Board of Trustees
Oversees our finances, governance and direction, and holds us to account.
Youth Advisory Board
Young leaders from Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya who help shape our programmes and keep our work relevant.
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Build this with us
Partner with us, fund our work or give your time. Every part of the system needs people who care.
