Takoradi · Western Region
Community development across Ghana,
led by Ghanaians.
MIWA is a non-partisan NGO empowering communities through education, health, women's and youth empowerment, environmental sustainability, and poverty reduction — rooted in the people we serve.
MIWA community · West Africa
Registered NGO
Republic of Ghana
Head office
P.O. Box MC 884, Takoradi
Established
2022
Board
7 named officers · led by Dr. Lindsay-Yaidoo
Our approach
How MIWA works
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Empowering Communities for Growth
We invest in the people and systems that enable communities to build their own futures — from scholarships and skills training to health outreach and cooperative finance.
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Advocating Awareness and Inclusion
We amplify the voices of the marginalised, advocate for equitable policy, and run campaigns that shift harmful norms and unlock access to rights and services.
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Advancing Sustainable Development
Every intervention is designed to last beyond our presence — community-owned, environmentally responsible, and connected to long-term livelihoods.
What we do
Our programmes
Six complementary programmes address the root causes of deprivation across Ghana and West Africa.
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Education Access
Removing barriers to quality learning for children and young people across underserved communities in Ghana.
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Health Improvement
Bringing preventive health care, health education, and hygiene infrastructure to communities that lack reliable access.
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Women's Empowerment
Equipping women with skills, economic opportunity, and a platform to lead change in their communities.
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Youth Empowerment
Building the confidence, skills, and civic awareness that young Ghanaians need to shape their own futures.
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Environmental Sustainability
Protecting natural resources and promoting climate-smart practices so that communities can thrive for generations to come.
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Poverty Reduction
Creating pathways out of poverty through livelihood support, economic skills, and access to community resources.
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Our reach
Measured impact across West Africa
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4
Years active
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12+
Communities reached
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6
Programmes
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40+
Volunteers
From the field
Stories that matter
Voices and moments from the communities we serve.
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education · Takoradi
Education
A second chance at school in Takoradi
When fees threatened to end Abena's education, MIWA's scholarship programme stepped in — and changed the course of her life.
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health · Western Region
Health
Health screening brings preventive care to remote villages
Mobile clinics organised by MIWA reached four communities in the Western Region, providing free blood-pressure checks and malaria testing.
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cooperative · Effia-Kuma
Women's Empowerment
Women's cooperative builds financial independence
Through our Women's Empowerment programme, thirty women in Effia-Kuma formed a savings group — and now run a thriving community bakery.
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Who leads us
Our board
MIWA is governed by seven named officers who bring diverse expertise in finance, law, health, education, and community organising.
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Dr. Lindsay-Yaidoo
Director & CEO
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Mr. Justice Edem Dogbey
General Secretary
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Mrs. Benedicta Asoh Oduro
VP & Financial Director
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Dr. Priscilla Gloria Nashlord Bekoe
Trustee & Board Member
Ready to make a difference?
Whether you give, volunteer your time, or partner your organisation — every contribution strengthens the communities MIWA serves.