Our work reaches communities through seven areas of focus.

From classrooms to markets, from university campuses to homes for the elderly — here is where we show up, and why.

Jana Foundation session with secondary school students

Education & girls' empowerment

We visit primary and secondary schools to mentor girls on responsible decision-making, avoiding early pregnancy and building leadership skills — and provide educational materials, sanitary products and mentorship to help them stay in school.

Young women's leadership & civic participation

At universities across Ghana, we build young women's capacity for leadership, public speaking and civic participation — encouraging them to contribute to Ghana's development through service, advocacy and, for those who choose it, politics.

Jana Foundation and partner team at a university engagement
Jana Foundation engaging a market trader

Women's empowerment

We support market women, hairdressers, dressmakers and housewives with vocational training, financial literacy, leadership development and mentorship — helping women become more self-reliant and active in their communities.

Women's health & cervical cancer awareness

Working with health partners including Superior Medical Centre, we bring cervical cancer education and screening directly to market women and communities, helping women detect problems early and seek the care they need.

A woman receiving a health screening
Children in a Jana Foundation education session

Support for children in care

We provide food, clothing, educational materials and time to children living in orphanages and residential care homes — because every child deserves love, dignity and the chance to dream.

Protecting the needy & vulnerable

We stand with widows, older persons, people with disabilities, and abused women and children — providing relief support and connecting them to institutions such as DOVVSU and Social Welfare.

Jana Foundation community advocacy visit
Participants at an international forum on women's leadership and advocacy

Women's participation in leadership & public life

We advocate for women's representation in decision-making at every level, and raise awareness about the harassment and intimidation that keep women from leading with confidence and dignity.

Women's capacity building programmes

We build the capacity of women and girls with the knowledge, skills, confidence and opportunities to improve their lives and contribute to their communities — including market women, young women, hairdressers, dressmakers, entrepreneurs, students and women in underserved communities.

Building skills and confidence

Educational and empowerment sessions that help women identify their strengths, develop their talents and explore ways to improve their livelihoods.

Entrepreneurship Financial literacy Vocational skills Business management Responsible access to credit

Encouraging women to lead

Capacity building is not only economic. We prepare women to speak up, take responsibility and seek leadership roles in their schools, workplaces, organisations and communities.

Leadership Communication Personal development

Creating opportunities to thrive

Our goal is to reach more women with practical knowledge and meaningful opportunities for growth — because empowered women build stronger families, stronger communities and a stronger Ghana.

Building Capacity. Empowering Women. Transforming Lives.

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