Support a New Generation of Changemakers in Ghana

Dear Valued Donors,

For this project update, we’re excited to share details about two impactful sessions happening this weekend. These events will equip our students and alumni with essential personal and professional growth skills—key pillars of our Changemaker Programming.

We are honored to feature Amma Aboagye, a seasoned social development expert with over 15 years of experience in strategy, policy, and communications across multiple sectors. A graduate of Cornell, Columbia, and the London School of Economics, she has held diverse roles, from teaching to shaping education policy. In her current role as Senior Learning and Partnerships Advisor at USAID, she fosters collaboration and adaptive learning across West Africa. Amma’s insights and lived personal and professional experiences will provide our students and alumni with practical tools to build resilience, set meaningful goals, and drive lasting impact.

Building Resilience & Growth Mindset

In our first session, Amma will guide alumni through strategies to develop a positive mindset, manage setbacks, and cultivate resilience. By exploring self-awareness, overcoming negative self-talk, and reframing limiting beliefs, students will create personalized action plans to turn challenges into opportunities.

Turning Vision into Action

The second session will focus on helping students transform visionary ideas into tangible results. Amma will concentrate on setting meaningful goals, developing execution roadmaps, and leveraging GEC’s support network. Students will leave with clear strategies to overcome obstacles and track their progress toward success.

Why This Matters

These programs directly contribute to our Changemaker Programming, which empowers students to become future leaders in their communities. By fostering resilience, strategic thinking, and goal-setting skills, we equip young changemakers with the tools they need to drive meaningful impact in Ghana and beyond.

Your generosity makes this impactful programming possible, providing our students with invaluable opportunities for personal, educational, and professional growth. Thank you for your continued support of the next generation of leaders!

In partnership, 

The Ghana Educational Collaborative Team

Dear Valued Donors,

We are thrilled to share the latest highlights from our Changemaker Program, where students are actively learning to become future leaders and positive influencers in their communities. We would like to share our most recent ChangeMaker event, in which our GEC students participated in a community clean-up exercise in the Legon area of Accra, focusing on environmental awareness and responsibility.

Students enthusiastically engaged in tidying the community in preparation for the upcoming Homowo festival, a significant cultural event in Accra. This hands-on experience not only helped to beautify the area but also instilled a sense of civic duty and environmental stewardship in our students. Their dedication attracted attention from local leaders and residents, many of whom joined in to support the cause, underscoring the impact of our students’ actions.

Key moments from the day included: Community Engagement: Our students, alongside local volunteers, collected several bags of waste, contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment. Student Discussions: The activity concluded with a roundtable discussion led by our program manager, Derrick. The conversation emphasized the importance of taking responsibility for one’s environment, with GEC student Bright suggesting that they replicate the clean-up in their own neighborhoods.

The energy and initiative shown by our students reaffirm our mission to equip them with the tools and mindset needed for social change. This event was a wonderful step in nurturing their leadership potential and commitment to their communities.

Thank you for your continued support. Your contributions enable us to create meaningful experiences like these, helping our students grow into community leaders.

In partnership, 

The GEC Team and Board