Uplifting vulnerable women and children through compassion and action.
Uplifting vulnerable women and children through compassion and action.
At the Women of Legacy Foundation, we focus on 4 key areas that inspire change and transform lives.
Our work is powered by strong partnerships. All our initiatives are designed with sustainability in mind and contribute directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The Women of Legacy Foundation was founded on the belief that empowering women and protecting children is the key to creating a just and sustainable world and every woman and child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Since 2013, we have been transforming lives, growing from acts of compassion into a registered non-profit dedicated to restoring dignity, hope, and opportunity for vulnerable women and children in Ghana.
The Women of Legacy Foundation was founded on the belief that empowering women is the key to creating a just and sustainable world and every woman and child deserves the opportunity to thrive. The Organization has been transforming lives since 2013. Our journey began with personal acts of compassion, and in 2021, we became a registered non-profit organization in Ghana dedicated to empowering women and children.
The Women of Legacy Foundation was founded on the belief that empowering women is the key to creating a just and sustainable world and every woman and child deserves the opportunity to thrive. The Organization has been transforming lives since 2013. Our journey began with personal acts of compassion, and in 2021, we became a registered non-profit organization in Ghana dedicated to empowering women and children.
We take action because these narratives must change, and they can, but only if we act now.
Your donation will transform lives. Find true fulfillment by donating and becoming part of our transformative endeavor.
We’ve seen what happens when compassion meets action.
A girl stays in school.
A widow finds her strength.
A child dares to dream.
But while we’ve made progress, the truth is: we’re not done.
Every day, more girls miss class because they can’t afford sanitary pads.
More women go without basic healthcare.
More children remain out of school, not because they lack potential, but because they lack support.
That’s why we’re building something bigger. Bolder. More lasting.
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A glimpse into our work: featured projects that empower, uplift, and bring hope as part of our ongoing journey to make a difference across Ghana. At the Women of Legacy Foundation, we believe that even the smallest act of compassion can ripple into lasting change. These past victories inspire us and they are only possible because people like you believed in our mission
Heartfelt stories from women, children, and people with disabilities whose lives have been transformed through your compassion, support, and unwavering advocacy for equality
The Women of Legacy Foundation helped me learn new skills and start my own yoghurt and pastries business. Now, I can provide for my family and give my children a better future.
After losing my father, I thought my education was over. Thanks to WOLF, for enrolling and funding my tertiary education. I am now pursuing my dream of working as an administrator in a hospital. I can now take care of my younger sister and my widowed mother, who is aged and unable to work.
After my husband passed away, I felt lost. WOLF provided food, support, and helped me start a small trade, allowing me to support my children.
The support from WOLF has transformed our orphanage. They have adopted our home regularly contribute, ensuring the children have access to food and basic necessities, bringing hope to their lives.
WOLF’s mentorship changed my life. I gained confidence, set goals, and developed essential skills for my future career.
Thanks to WOLF’s health screening, I learned the importance of regular check-ups. I detected my breast infection early and received the treatment I needed.
As a student, volunteering with WOLF has built my confidence and taught me vital skills like networking and communication. I’m proud to contribute to such meaningful work.
With the sanitary pads from WOLF, I no longer miss school during my period. This support has boosted my confidence and allowed me to focus on my studies.
With your partnership, we are building something even greater. WOLF is scaling up to deepen our reach, expand our impact, and innovate for even more transformative change. Join us for our next event. Be part of something life-changing.
Passionate, dedicated, and driven by purpose, our team is made up of advocates, experts, and change-makers working together to advance our mission and create a better world for all.
Passionate, dedicated, and driven by purpose, our team is made up of advocates, experts, and change-makers working together to advance our mission and create a better world for all.
Mr. Asante, Mr. Amponsah, and Mr. Kwapong are visionary professionals who steer the organization’s storytelling and outreach efforts. They possess a blend of artistic flair, crafting compelling narratives to engage audiences and drive impact. With expertise in graphic design, photography, and video production, they complement their efforts to harness the power of multimedia to amplify the mission of the Women of Legacy Foundation across various platforms. Their ability to adapt to evolving media landscapes ensures that our organization stays ahead in communicating its message effectively.
Mr. Asante, Mr. Amponsah, and Mr. Kwapong are visionary professionals who steer the organization’s storytelling and outreach efforts. They possess a blend of artistic flair, crafting compelling narratives to engage audiences and drive impact. With expertise in graphic design, photography, and video production, they complement their efforts to harness the power of multimedia to amplify the mission of the Women of Legacy Foundation across various platforms. Their ability to adapt to evolving media landscapes ensures that our organization stays ahead in communicating its message effectively.
Mr. Asante, Mr. Amponsah, and Mr. Kwapong are visionary professionals who steer the organization’s storytelling and outreach efforts. They possess a blend of artistic flair, crafting compelling narratives to engage audiences and drive impact. With expertise in graphic design, photography, and video production, they complement their efforts to harness the power of multimedia to amplify the mission of the Women of Legacy Foundation across various platforms. Their ability to adapt to evolving media landscapes ensures that our organization stays ahead in communicating its message effectively.
Ms. Matilda Nunoo is a visionary leader who prioritizes fostering global connections and building partnerships across diverse communities.
Drawing from her experience navigating diverse cultural landscapes, Ms. Nunoo excels in cultivating meaningful relationships with individuals and organizations worldwide. Leveraging her extensive network, she drives impactful initiatives that address the unique needs of women and girls across different areas.
Committed to promoting diversity and empowerment, Ms. Nunoo actively supports advocacy campaigns, resource mobilization strategies on a global scale, and capacity-building programs. As the Global/Diaspora Lead, she fosters collaboration and solidarity among diaspora members and global allies, believing in the collective strength of the global community to create a more equitable and inclusive world.
Ms. Joycelyn Darko leads finance and fundraising efforts at the Women of Legacy Foundation. A young professional with a background in business and accounting studies, she exemplifies dedication to helping others reach their full potential.
Deeply committed to holistically empowering society’s most vulnerable members, Ms. Darko plays an integral role in our organization’s initiatives. Her evolving expertise in accounting principles and practices strengthens our financial management capabilities, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and strategic decision-making. This strategic alignment improves our ability to steward resources effectively and achieve our mission with confidence and integrity.
Inspired by the wisdom of Flora Edwards, Ms. Darko connects deeply with the idea that, “ In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us.” This philosophy drives her commitment to the foundation’s mission.
Dr. Mary Ansong is the co-founder and CEO of the International Sickle Cell Centre (ISCC). Her experiences as a carrier of the sickle cell trait and the loss of loved ones with sickle cell disease (SCD) motivated her to work on ways others could have better lives with the disease or trait. She works full-time at the ISC, where she focuses on SCD education and advocacy, research, and pragmatic interventions. She has led over 40 initiatives at ISCC and volunteers to run the adult sickle cell clinic at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. She is a recipient of the 40 under 40 Awards, the Ghana Women of Excellence Awards, and the Women in Entrepreneurship Awards for her contributions in Ghana to SCD Advocacy and SCD Healthcare.
Mr. Eugene Fred Effisah, with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Professional Studies, Accra, contributes a depth of knowledge, dynamic energy, and a new perspective to our team. Mr. Effisah strategically designs and implements talent acquisition strategies that align with the organization’s mission of empowering women and children and making a positive social impact. He has a profound passion for empowering women globally.
He oversees the recruitment process to ensure that our membership is diverse, inclusive, and embodies our spirit of service and commitment. Additionally, he fosters a supportive environment in which we can effectively execute our initiatives and achieve our goals.
Mr. Effisah’s dedication to advancing gender equality and his strategic approach to HR and recruitment make him an invaluable member of the senior management team at the Women of Legacy Foundation.
Ms. Doris Nanayaa Adjei is a dynamic corporate professional with a diverse background in secretaryship and management, business administration, and public relations. She holds degrees from both Cape Coast Technical University and the Ghana Institute of Journalism, offering a unique blend of skills and expertise to her work.
With a solid foundation in secretaryship and management, Doris demonstrates exceptional organizational and administrative abilities. Her background in business administration equips her with a strategic mindset, enabling her to analyze complex situations and make informed decisions that drive success.
Doris's expertise in public relations adds another dimension to her profile, showcasing her excellent communication skills, media relations prowess, and ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
She takes pride in her role as a mother of one, balancing her professional endeavors with family commitments and humanitarian efforts.
Ms. Sandra Bentil is a seasoned Health Service Administrator with seven years of experience in managing healthcare facilities, overseeing staff, and implementing effective administrative processes.
Known for her exceptional leadership in healthcare policies, financial management, and strategic planning, Ms. Bentil successfully navigates complex challenges and drives organizational success. Her attention to detail and collaborative approach are vital to the Women of Legacy Foundation. With a strong background in operations management, she oversees and optimizes all aspects of the foundation's projects and programs.
“Working with the Women of Legacy Foundation has allowed me to empower women and nurtured my passion to make a positive societal impact. I thrive in dynamic environments, and I am committed to driving sustainable change and impactful initiatives that align with our foundation's mission.” Sandra Bentil
Mr. Gideon Tawiah Godly is a dynamic entrepreneur, passionate humanitarian, and committed mentor with a great passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others. He has been a dedicated member of the Women of Legacy Foundation since 2017, where his unwavering commitment has significantly contributed to the organization’s growth and impact. With a multi-faceted background spanning various sectors, Mr. Godly brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his roles as Executive Assistant and Coordinator at the Women of Legacy Foundation. He is a mentor with the West African Centre for Peace Foundation. He facilitates discussion at youth conferences and mentors young people to be committed to positive change in themselves, their communities, and the world. He epitomizes empathy, service, and commitment, embodying the values championed by the Women of Legacy Foundation.
Currently a District Magistrate, mother & wife. She was a legal associate at Dadson & Associates from 2019 until 2024.
Rev. Michael Kwaku Darko is a seasoned and highly respected clergyman, serving as the Head Pastor of Rescue Gospel Chapel International (Revival Centre). With decades of experience in pastoral ministry, he demonstrates exceptional leadership skills and compassion towards individuals in his church and community. Rev. Darko’s ability to inspire and motivate others has made him a trusted advisor and mentor to many.
Throughout his pastoral journey, Rev. Darko has actively engaged in various humanitarian efforts, including providing seed capital for business startups, offering financial assistance to struggling individuals operating small businesses, and settling hospital expenses for those in need. He holds a special place in his heart for people living with disabilities in remote areas, which he endeavors to support through his ministry. His commitment to orphan care extends beyond orphanage visitation and donation, as he currently takes full responsibility for some orphans who live under his roof, in addition to his family of five.
Leveraging his in-depth understanding of the social and religious factors that shape communities, Rev. Darko offers strategic guidance and consultative support to advance the organization’s goals and contribute significantly to its mission of empowering women and creating lasting, generational impact.
Mrs. Ernestina Tsiquaye, an esteemed advocate for inclusivity and empowerment, serves as the 2nd Vice Chair of the Women of Legacy Foundation. With a distinguished background in supporting individuals with autism, down syndrome, and mental health challenges, Mrs. Tsiquaye brings invaluable experiences to her role in advancing the foundation's mission of empowering vulnerable women and children.
As an accomplished leader in community development and organizational management, Mrs. Tsiquaye excels in strategic planning, financial oversight, and program development. As the founder of the Rays of Hope Ministries, a non-profit organization spanning across Europe and Africa, she has dedicated her life to supporting needy pregnant mothers and babies, igniting hope where hope is lost. Her dedication to supporting the vulnerable in society is unparalleled.
Mrs. Opare is a nurse by profession in the United States of America. She brings a wealth of healthcare knowledge and experience to the Women of Legacy Foundation. Her passion and commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable persons, particularly orphans align perfectly with our mission as an organization. She is an inspiration to many through her work and leadership.
H.E. Amb. Rev. Mary Isabella Dadzie brings a wealth of international experience and a deep commitment to humanitarian causes as the Board Chair of the Women of Legacy Foundation. With a distinguished career as an Ambassador of the United Nations, she exemplifies leadership and advocacy for women’s and children’s rights on a global scale.
H.E. Amb. Dadzie’s journey began at Tema Secondary School in Ghana before she migrated to the United Kingdom (UK), where she pursued her main qualifications in childcare as well as leadership and management, whilst also working as a nursery nurse. Her love for children is unparalleled, driving her to serve in the children’s ministry during her earlier years in ministry.
H. E. Amb. Dadzie is an ordained minister of the gospel and the leader of an intercessory prayer group, Midnight Cry, with participants across the United Kingdom and beyond. She is also the visionary founder of the ‘Remember Me Oh Lord Women Ministry’ and ‘Remember Me Oh Lord Orphanage’, with branches established in Kenya and Ghana, dedicated to empowering women and providing care for orphaned children.
As the proprietor of Eagle Nursery in the UK, a childcare setting that caters for children, H.E. Amb. Dadzie demonstrates her unwavering commitment to nurturing and educating the next generation. Additionally, she volunteers her time for prison outreach and hospital visitation as a chaplain, embodying compassion and service to those in need.
H.E. Amb. Rev. Mary Isabella Dadzie’s passion for being a channel of blessing to her generation resonates deeply within her role as the Board Chair of the Women of Legacy Foundation. Her leadership and dedication inspire positive change, empowering women and children worldwide to thrive and leave a lasting legacy for generations unborn.
Mrs. Joyce Ohenewaa Godly (Nee Kwapong) brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as a dedicated gender and development advocate and the founder and executive director of the Women of Legacy Foundation.
With a distinguished background in academia and leadership, she holds a bachelor’s and a master's degree in business administration, specializing in health services management, and has earned Executive Certificates in Strategic Human Resource and Labor Law and Application.
Mrs. Godly's commitment to humanitarian efforts extends beyond her academic pursuits. She has honed her skills in advocating for women and children by actively participating in courses and programs offered by renowned international organizations like UNICEF, YALI, and the Federation of International Gender and Human Rights (FIGHR), a leading global policy and diplomacy organization specializing in women and children’s issues. Her advocacy work has been further amplified through various media platforms, including Ahomka FM, Ghana Crusader Radio, and the Association of African Universities TV.
As a diplomatic fellow with FIGHR, Mrs. Godly has had the privilege of developing a maternal health policy presented at the United Nations, African Union, and ECOWAS. Leveraging her network with Dr. Ameena Ali, the founder of FIGHR, she has engaged in virtual international speaking engagements on mental health and contributed to discussions on maternal health and gender-based violence.
Throughout her journey, Mrs. Godly has held numerous leadership roles, demonstrating her passion for effecting positive change in society. From serving in various capacities during her academic years to her role as the Women's Commissioner of the National Service Personnel Association, Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly, she has initiated impactful programs addressing social issues like teenage pregnancy and championed gender advocacy endeavors.
In addition to her professional roles, Mrs. Godly has contributed significantly to several non-governmental organizations, served on executive boards, and mentored young leaders with the West Africa Centre for Peace Foundation. She also served as General Manager of Today Ghana News TV, a startup media venture, where she played an instrumental role in its early stages and utilized the platform to discuss fundamental social issues and advocate for vulnerable women and children by conducting high-profile interviews with key public figures.
Mrs. Godly's dedication to serving humanity, particularly women and children, is reflected in her philosophy that "If you have found something worthy of your best efforts, sacrifice, and tears, then you have found the most important pursuit of your life." It is therefore through her unwavering dedication to serving humanity, particularly women and children, that she finds ultimate fulfillment and purpose.
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