The Executive Director is a feminist activist and rural development practitioner.
HOW YOU COULD HELP
ABOUT US
THE INSPIRATION
Driven by visionary leadership and fueled by the memory of a remarkable father, the Henry Djaba Foundation strives to be a catalyst for lasting change, touching the lives of countless individuals and communities.
The foundation’s core values center around empowerment, education, healthcare, and socio-economic development, aiming to foster a brighter and more equitable future for all.Â
WHERE WE WORK
Our work is concentrated in Somanya, Ghana, where we are deeply embedded within the communities we serve. We operate directly on the ground, delivering vital skills training and fiscal support to Persons with Disabilities, women, and girls.
Our local presence ensures that our programs are tailored to address specific community needs, fostering genuine empowerment and sustainable development right where it’s needed most.
STORY ABOUT US
THE FOUNDATION
The Henry Djaba Memorial Foundation (HDMF) was established primarily, to work towards the socio-economic transformation of vulnerable women, girls, and PwDs to end poverty and build their capacities as well as advocate for change for vulnerable women, girls, and PwDs and further support their empowerment to build a better life. Since its establishment in 2018, the HDMF has designed and implemented projects that seek to promote policies and systems that respect and advance the rights of women, girls, and PWDs and advocate for improved access to public goods and services and the general well-being of women and girls.
HDMF is a women-led, humanitarian, feminist, non-profit, non-partisan, non-religious gender-focused, and disability passionate. HDMF was established primarily since its establishment in 2018, the HDMF has designed and implemented projects that seek to promote policies and systems that respect and advance the rights of women, girls, and PwDs as well as advocating for improved access to public goods and services and the general well-being of women and girls.
STORY ABOUT US
OUR TEAM
Supervisor of HDMCIK
Ebenezer Kwabla Sackey
Programs Manager
Mr James Mokinyabit Sambian
Finance Officer
Aaron Tapang
Administrative Assistant
Juliet Akabutu
Fashion Instructor
Gloria Dorvlo Dosu
Bead Jewelry Instructor
Stella Nanor
Cosmetology Instructor
Love Adiegah
OUR VISION
ONE GHANA, EQUAL RIGHTS.
A Ghana where inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunity are a reality for all.
OUR MISSION
EDUCATE. ADVOCATE. EMPOWER.
To champion the rights, inclusion, and empowerment of women, girls, and persons with disabilities through education, advocacy, and skills development, enabling them to live independently and thrive.
OUR PRINCIPLES
CORE VALUES
Equality and Inclusion
We uphold the belief that every human being deserves equal respect, opportunity, and participation in society.
Empowerment
We are committed to creating opportunities that enable people to develop their full potential.
Integrity and Accountability
We act with honesty, transparency, and commitment in all our actions and partnerships.
Innovation
We embrace creative solutions and technologies that respond to the evolving needs of the communities we serve.
Partnership
We believe in collaboration and collective action as critical to achieving sustainable development.