Edward Asare speaks at AKAYA Foundation Launch alongside Dentaa, Dr. Khadija, Amtu, and Ohemaa Andoh

Edward Asare speaks at AKAYA Foundation Launch alongside Dentaa, Dr. Khadija, Amtu, and Ohemaa Andoh

On March 25th, the AKAYA Foundation was officially launched at the British Council. The launch event saw the attendance of prominent figures such as Lady Dentaa Amoateng MBE , Amtu Akumfi-Ameyaw , Ohemaa Adjei Andoh , and the Founder and CEO of AKAYA, Dr Khadija Owusu .

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AKAYA is a non-profit organisation with a mission to empower and develop the next generation of female African leaders. The organisation focuses on three main pillars: education, health, and empowerment, with the aim of ensuring that all African girls and young women have the confidence to take ownership of their journeys and thrive in their own world and that of the next generations.

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Hon Fatimatu Abubakar, Dentaa, Amtu and Edward

Dr Dr Khadija Owusu , the Founder and CEO of AKAYA, is an award-winning leader, international speaker, and junior doctor. Her passion for empowering young women led her to establish The Like Her Project in Ghana and become the Director of Programmes at Melanin Medics. She is also an Equality and Diversity Board Member at Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School, an Ambassador at GUBA-Enterprise, and a Trustee for the charity Raising Futures Kenya.

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Dr. Khadija, Founder

During the launch event, Edward Asare spoke about the importance of empowering the next generation of female African leaders. He emphasized the need to ensure that all African girls and young women have access to quality opportunities, as well as the tools to build their confidence and succeed in their personal and professional lives.

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The AKAYA Foundation aims to provide mentorship, coaching, and training programmes to young African women, with a focus on developing leadership skills, building self-esteem, and promoting good health and wellbeing. Through these initiatives, AKAYA hopes to create a network of confident and empowered female leaders who can drive positive change in their communities and beyond.

In attendance was also the Deputy Minister of Information, Hon Fatimatu Abubakar who was also the keynote speaker

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I talked about Getting rid of an entitlement mentality and effectively communicating one's value are both crucial elements for personal and professional growth. An entitlement mentality can prevent us from seeing the opportunities and resources available to us, as we might believe that we deserve success without putting in the necessary effort. In contrast, effectively communicating our value enables us to showcase our strengths, skills, and achievements to others, allowing us to build meaningful connections and achieve our goals. By letting go of entitlement and focusing on communicating value, we can become more empowered and motivated to take action towards creating a fulfilling life and career. This shift in mindset can open up new possibilities and help us to achieve success on our own terms.


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The launch of the AKAYA Foundation marks an important milestone in the efforts to empower and develop the next generation of female African leaders. With the support of its founders, partners, and supporters, AKAYA is well-positioned to make a significant impact in the lives of young African women and contribute to the development of the continent.

More photos from the launch

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Edward with Jannice Tagoe, Mariam Majeed et el
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Edward with the Deputy Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar
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