AJ Foundation Ghana

About Us

Name: AJ Foundation Ghana

Established: 2016

Founders & Executive Directors: Justine Akpene Egbenya/Matilda Exornam Egbenya

Headquarters: Tema, Ghana

Legal Status: Registered Non-Profit Organization (NGO) in Ghana

Our Mission

To empower individuals, especially women, children, and vulnerable communities, through education, advocacy, skills development, and humanitarian support to improve their quality of life and promote sustainable development.

Our Vision

A just, inclusive, and resilient society where every individual—regardless of gender, age, or background—can thrive, contribute, and live with dignity.

Core Focus Areas:

• Education Support
• Scholarship programs for underprivileged children
• Mentorship for girls and boys in schools
• School supplies and learning material distribution
• Women and Youth Empowerment
• Vocational skills training
• Business startup support for young entrepreneurs
• Leadership development workshops
• Gender Equality and Child Protection
• Campaigns against child marriage and gender-based violence
• Advocacy for boys’ and girls’ mental health and well-being
• Safe spaces and psychosocial support for vulnerable youth
• Health and Well-being
• Health outreach programs and screenings
• Menstrual hygiene education and pad distribution
• Mental health awareness and counseling sessions
• Climate and Environmental Advocacy
• Tree planting and clean-up campaigns
• Youth climate education and green entrepreneurship
• Community resilience projects in climate-vulnerable areas

Key Achievements

• Reached over 2,775 beneficiaries through education, training, and outreach.
• Partnered with local and international NGOs, schools, and government agencies.
• Active participation in global platforms such as COP29 and UN SDG forums.
• Founded the “Boys and Their Mental Well-being” Initiative to spotlight the needs of young males in Ghana and beyond.

Target Groups

• Children and youth (especially those in undeserved communities
• Women and girls
• Boys and young men
• Community-based organizations (CBOs)
• Educators, parents, and local authorities

Contact:

Email: ajfoundationghana@gmail.com/aj@ajfghana.org

Phone: +233530531493

Website: www.ajfghana.org

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