Problem Statement:
Africa’s economic and social development has been hindered by a persistent mindset shaped by colonial epistemological structures and paradigms, limiting the continent’s potential.
Goal:
Empower a confident, bold, and prosperous African citizenry, unencumbered by tangible and intangible forces, to achieve their full potential and drive transformative change.
Theory of Change:
- Transformative Expressions of Folklore: OCE will leverage folklore as a powerful tool to challenge and change limiting mindsets, beliefs, and behaviors.
- Lasting Positive Change: By promoting positive narratives and cultural expressions, OCE will create lasting changes in perceptions, mindsets, behaviors, and actions.
- Empowerment and Self-Esteem: By instilling self-esteem and assurance, individuals will become empowered to be their best versions, driving personal and collective growth.
- Future Generation: OCE will inspire a future generation to appreciate Africa’s rich history, legacy, and resilience, ensuring a continued trajectory of growth and development.
- Transformative Change: Through creative thinking and critical inquiry, OCE will drive transformative change, impacting Africa’s social and economic trajectory.
- Collective Pride and Social Responsibility: OCE’s efforts will foster collective pride, social responsibility, and a sense of ownership, leading to unparalleled prosperity and development.
- African culture and folklore hold the power to transform mindsets and behaviours.
- Empowering individuals will lead to collective growth and development.
- Challenging limiting beliefs and paradigms will unlock Africa’s potential.
- Increased self-esteem and confidence among Africans.
- Shift in mindset and behaviours, driving economic and social development.
- A future generation proud of Africa’s heritage and committed to its growth.
- Transformative change in Africa’s social and economic trajectory.
- Increased cultural expression and pride.
- Improved economic and social indicators.
- Growing number of empowered individuals and communities.
- Shift in narratives and mindsets.