Meet The Team
Led by Purpose. United by Vision.
At AKAYA, our team is a community of builders, advocates, and change-makers united by a shared commitment to empowering young African women and girls.
We are people who lead with heart. Rooted in compassion, lived experience, and bold vision. We come from diverse backgrounds but are all driven by one purpose: to ensure that every African girl has the tools, confidence, and support to thrive.


Dr Khadija Owusu
Founder & CEO

Candybell R. Kensah
Projects Consultant

Anselm A. Arthur
Monitoring & Evaluation Lead

Betty A. Mackay
General Secretary

Maud A. Fugar
Like Her Project Lead

Della M. Adzadi
Communications Officer

Yasmine Manso
Partnerships Liaison

Divine M. Mwawasi
Programme Coordinator

Benedict Asare
Communications Officer

Benedicta Owusu
AKAYA Network Manager
Trustees & Advisors

Dr Khadija Owusu
CEO

Sammy Duah
Trustee

Dr Olamide Oguntimehin
Advisor
