Our History

The OLOF PALME PEACE FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL (OPPFI), was founded in Ghana, in 1986. It seeks to promote freedom, justice, dignity, unity and peace for the peoples of that nation and the world at large. The OPPFI foundation is affiliated with the United Nations and the Department of Global Communication (DGC).

Founder and Executive President of our organization is Osoronko Nana-Yabani, a Ghanaian Linguist, an International Poet and UN Peace Messenger.

The inspiration behind our organization is the former, now deceased, Prime Minister of Sweden, Mr. Olof Palme. 

The OPPFI is non-profit, non-political and non-partisan in its operations and outreach.

The Founder and Executive President of the organization is Osoronko Nana-Yabani, a Ghanaian linguist, an international poet and UN Peace Messenger.

The inspiration behind the organization is the former Prime Minister of Sweden, Hon. Olof Palme. 

Mr. Palme was a towering figure in the field of international peace and justice for Mankind.

A towering figure in the field of International Peace and Justice for all Mankind.

He served as Prime Minister of Sweden twice: from 14 Oct 1969 to 08 Oct 1976 and from 08 Oct 1982 to 28 Feb 1986, when he was assassinated by an unknown gun person whilst coming from a theatre with his wife. He was the leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party from 1969 to 1986. His political legacy covers a worldwide effort to promote peace, elevate the cause of the “oppressed” and promote justice for all peoples.

He was the leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party from 1969-1986.

His legacy involves worldwide efforts to promote peace, fight for the oppressed and for justice.

Highlights of those efforts include:

Criticism of the US over the Vietnam War.

Vocal opposition to the crushing of the Prague Spring by the Soviet Union in 1968.

Campaigning against nuclear proliferation.

Criticism of the Franco regime in Spain.

Opposition to apartheid and support for economic sanctions against South Africa during that period.

Political and financial support for the ANC (African National Congress)

Meeting with various Independent leaders from the third world.

Olof Palme was a great man of balance who understood and executed full well his responsibilities to the Western Alliance and NATO, at the height of the cold war, without compromising his humanitarian principles either for the sake of political alliance with the West or ideological affinity with the East.

In his memory have we committed ourselves to the same goals and their expansion worldwide.

Consequently our aims and objectives are the following:

To give material, moral and spiritual support to efforts and all activities geared toward furthering peace and understanding between people.

To help build with any available and legitimate help health facilities, like primary healthcare centers, schools, food , shelters and cultural outposts particularly in the most needy areas.

We believe and actively support efforts to enhance and promote the understanding and communication between nations and different peoples by conducting educational activities in the form of symposia, film presentations, rallies, concerts, exhibitions conferences, peace games and peace fairs etc.

To conduct various youth educational programs in promoting international understanding and peace.

To fight against any kind of discrimination toward the elderly and physically challenged for their increased participation in society.

Enhance the participation of Women in the promotion of International Peace.