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Rural Ghana was never short of ambition. It was shut out of the systems that turn ambition into progress. This is the story of how we set out to change that, and why we invite you to write the next chapter with us.
We began by listening. We kept going because the people we listened to deserved more than a promise. They deserved a partner who would still be there when the work got hard.
Five chapters, from a single belief to a registered nonprofit building models that last.
The beginning
The TEKCHILLS Foundation began in 2016 with a simple belief. The people of Ghana's rural communities have never lacked ambition or ideas. What they lacked was a way into the systems that make progress possible. We set out to elevate their voices and their aspirations.
The learning years
For three years we spoke up for rural communities and worked beside them. It taught us a great deal, and one thing above all: speaking up is not enough. Words needed funding, partners and projects behind them.
Choosing to grow up
By 2019 we knew advocacy alone could not deliver lasting change. To raise funding, build partnerships and be accountable to the people who trusted us, we chose to become a registered organisation.
A nonprofit in Ghana
In 2020 the TEKCHILLS Foundation became a registered nonprofit in Ghana, Reg. No. CG010572020. Those earlier years explain how we work today: communities first, and every investment expected to lead to lasting impact.
Where we are now
Today we work where poverty persists, across education, health care, clean water, life skills, disability support and orphan care. Each programme is designed with local stakeholders and built as a model that can be repeated and can inform national policy.
These are the official logos of the TEKCHILLS Foundation, as posted on our Facebook page from 2016 to today. The look has changed over the years. The purpose has stayed the same.
A child's future should never depend on the village they were born in. Invest in one, and we will show you, year after year, what your generosity built and who it changed.
Courage Tekpa
Founder and Executive Director
To become a leading non-profit in Ghana, offering hope to underserved rural communities.
To support marginalised communities in Ghana by creating opportunities for growth, and by making sure every investment leads to lasting impact.
These seven values guide every decision, from how we choose a community to how we report back to you.
Six programmes, designed with local stakeholders, each one built to last and to be repeated.
Classrooms, books and libraries so more rural children can learn.
ExploreCare that reaches families who are far from a clinic.
ExploreSafe water close to home, and an end to waterborne disease.
ExploreSkills and confidence for young people to earn and lead.
ExploreDignity and opportunity for people living with disability.
ExploreSponsorship that gives vulnerable children stability and a future.
Explore
Our work advances eight of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). This is an alignment with the UN goals, not an endorsement by the United Nations.
Our story shows what we stand for. This is what it means for the people who stand with us.
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Registered nonprofit in Ghana since 2020. Reg. No. CG010572020. Based in Ho, Volta Region.
The Foundation began in 2016 and became a registered nonprofit in Ghana in 2020, Reg. No. CG010572020.
By 2019 we knew advocacy alone could not deliver lasting change. We chose to register so that we could raise funding, build partnerships and be accountable to the people who trusted us.
We are based in Ho, in the Volta Region of Ghana.
Education, health care, clean water, life skills for youths, disability support and support for orphans, each designed with local stakeholders.
Our vision is to become a leading non-profit in Ghana, offering hope to underserved rural communities. Our mission is to support marginalised communities by creating opportunities for growth and making sure every investment leads to lasting impact.
You can donate, become a partner, share your skills or plan a group trip. Visit our Donate Now and Partner With Us pages, or contact us.
Everything above began with one belief and a few people willing to act on it. Tell us what you want your giving to achieve, and we will show you how we would get there together.
