For & By
The African Girl.
Every girl deserves to tell her best story.
One of growth, courage and leadership.
Why 'AKAYA'?
AKAYA originates from the combination of two adinkra symbols; symbols from Ghana that represent important concepts/aphorisms based on traditional wisdom, aspects of life or the environment.
Akoma
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Aya
AKAYA
Symbol of the Heart.
Signifying love, good
health, unity and
goodwill.
Symbol of the Endurance and Resourcefulness.
The strength to rise again and again.
Together, AKAYA represents who we serve.
Girls who are full of heart, hope and resilience.
Why does AKAYA exist?
Young women and girls across the world are still being left behind. In Sub-Saharan Africa, millions face barriers to education, menstrual health, and safety. In the UK, young Black women navigate systemic racism, underrepresentation, and bias that threaten their confidence and potential.
AKAYA exists to change this by creating safe, empowering spaces where girls are seen, supported, and equipped to lead.
The world still isn't built for Her.
So we're
rebuilding it.
What happens when we overcome the barriers?
We see empowered, stable and resilient women with a reduced likelihood of early child marriage, gender-based violence and mortality.
Our Values
Leadership
Leadership is a journey we embark on, not a destination. With emphasis on serving, our girls become agents of change.
Community
Community unites us. Ensuring our girls feel a part of something greater, together.
Hope
Instilling hope and envisioning a better future for our girls is paramount.
Growth
Increasing self-awareness and boosting the self-esteem of our girls to foster ownership and aid their development.
Excellence
We take pride in ensuring we strive to do more for our girls, so they can excel and go on to do more for the world.
