Human Rights Defense

OAA collaborates with local partners across the Western Hemisphere to address human rights violations where governments fail to meet international standards. By working closely with local leaders, OAA identifies, documents, and advocates for these issues, presenting cases to international bodies like the United Nations in Geneva. While focusing on Nicaragua, Cuba, and Venezuela, OAA remains vigilant in addressing violations throughout the region. Areas of Work: Advocacy for religious freedom and related human rights in the Americas; training in understanding of and advocacy for religious freedom.

Humanitarian Relief

OAA works in disaster preparedness, response, food security, and humanitarian assistance, strengthening vulnerable communities. As climate change increases the risks of storms, droughts, and floods, we help communities assess and reduce their risks. Our Community & Port Resiliency Program (C-PReP) provides tools to support communities before and after crises, reducing suffering and increasing self-sufficiency. Areas of Work: Disaster Preparedness; Disaster Response; Food Security; Humanitarian Assistance; and Strengthening Resilience of Vulnerable Communities.

Sustainable Development

OAA serves vulnerable communities in the Americas through sustainable development by engaging people of diverse backgrounds and ages. OAA offers capacity-building programs that address key issues like violence, child exploitation, human rights, and employment. By partnering with faith-based organizations and municipalities, OAA strengthens local leadership and provides technical assistance to tackle challenges effectively and transparently. Areas of Work: Empower Vulnerable Communities; Educate and Develop Youth & the Disabled; Civil Society Strengthening; and Self Employment Development.

Expertise

Over 30 years of experience, we have honed our expertise in delivering high-quality, strategic, and effective relief, aid, advocacy, and development programs. Each project is designed to not only provide immediate benefits to communities, but to also create a lasting and sustainable impact that benefits them for generations to come.

Donate

Our mission to alleviate hunger and support vulnerable individuals is only made possible by the generosity and kindness of people like you. A remarkable 85% of every donation goes directly towards our programs, providing essential food and care to those in need. To learn more about how you can join us in making a difference, click here to discover ways to support OAA’s work.

FBO Partners

Faith-based organizations (FBOs) are essential partners in our efforts to provide essential community services, strengthen civil society, and advance policy reforms that promote democratic values. By partnering with local FBOs, we increase our impact and implement our programs, leveraging their expertise, resources, and trust with local communities to achieve sustainable results.

As OAA grew in experience and scope, we increased our number of projects, and the number of countries where we carry these out.

Our pledge to you
OAA strives to ensure that all fundraising efforts honor the intended purpose of the funds and that all contributions received are used for those specific purposes. We are proud of the 5-star rating we have received from Ministry Watch, and believe this recognition is a testament to our commitment to faithfully stewarding the funds we are entrusted with.

OAA voluntarily submits to an annual audit by an independent public accounting firm. Financial statements are presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

We are firmly committed to good stewardship of funds entrusted to us by our friends and donors.

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