Healing. Leadership. Power.
The Aya Initiative
The Aya Initiative is a powerful 7-month leadership and healing journey for young women in Ghana who have faced some of life’s harshest challenges, from early marriage and teenage pregnancy to gender-based violence, trauma, and mental health struggles.
Rooted in therapy, sisterhood, and purpose, Aya gives each girl the tools, support, and space to reclaim her voice and lead from a place of strength.
For girls who have
survived,
and are ready
to
rise.
Therapy and Mental Health Support
Access to professional therapy sessions, safe spaces for healing and emotional literacy workshops.
Confidence & Leadership Coaching
Activities and coaching that build communication, resilience and identity as future leaders.
Mentorship
Personal mentorship from women who understand and uplift; many with lived experiences.
Community Project Design
Girls design and implement a mini project focused on a challenge in their community, with support and funding from AKAYA & KGLF.
Celebration & Storytelling
We honour their growth through storytelling, reflection, and shared sisterhood at the end of their journey.
Our Impact So Far
25
women successfully graduated.
5
community projects implemented.
100+
hours of support and development provided.
500
lives directly impacted through projects.
Proudly Supported By
The Aya Initiative is supported by the KGL Foundation, whose dedication to youth empowerment and community impact has made this transformative programme possible. Their support enables us to provide therapy, mentorship, leadership training, and seed funding for community projects, giving girls the tools and confidence to heal, lead, and create lasting change.
