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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.

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Dr Khadija Owusu

Founder & CEO

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Candybell R. Kensah

Projects Consultant

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Anselm A. Arthur

Monitoring & Evaluation Lead

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Betty A. Mackay

General Secretary

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Maud A. Fugar

Like Her Project Lead

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Della M. Adzadi 

Communications Officer

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Yasmine Manso

Partnerships Liaison

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Divine M. Mwawasi

Programme Coordinator

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Benedict Asare

Communications Officer

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Benedicta Owusu

AKAYA Network Manager

Trustees & Advisors

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Dr Khadija Owusu

CEO

Sammy Duah

Trustee

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Dr Olamide Oguntimehin

Advisor

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