About JEWELS Africa

A movement of hope, empowerment and opportunity for Africa's children, youth, women, and vulnerable communities.

Ghanaian woman leader Ghanaian community
2012 Year Founded
Who We Are

A non-profit committed to lasting transformation.


JEWELS Africa is a non-profit organization committed to empowering children, youth, women, and vulnerable individuals through mentorship, education, leadership development, advocacy, and community support.

We believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to realize their full potential regardless of their background or circumstances. Through impactful programmes, strategic partnerships, and community engagement, JEWELS Africa works to create opportunities that inspire hope, promote self-reliance, and improve lives.

Our goal is to build stronger, more inclusive communities by equipping people with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed.

Our Focus Areas

Initiatives that change lives


Mentorship & Personal Development

Inspiring growth through trusted, intentional relationships.

Leadership Training

Building Africa's next generation of ethical leaders.

Education Support & Career Guidance

Removing barriers between bright minds and bright futures.

Girls' & Women's Empowerment

Skills, dignity and economic opportunity for African women.

Child Protection Advocacy

Safe spaces, safe rights and safe futures for every child.

Community Outreach & Capacity Building

Strengthening the fabric of grassroots Ghana.

Our Journey

Milestones along the way


2012
JEWELS Africa is founded in Accra, Ghana.

Born out of a passion to mentor underprivileged girls in our founder's hometown community.

2015
Launch of the Scholarship Programme

Our first 25 girls receive secondary school scholarships across the Greater Accra and Ashanti regions.

2018
Future Leaders Bootcamp expands nationwide

Annual youth leadership summit reaches participants from all 16 regions of Ghana.

2021
Mama Cocoa Cooperative

Strategic partnership with the Eastern Region cocoa farming community lifts 120 women out of subsistence.

2024
12,000+ lives directly impacted

Our work crosses borders into Côte d'Ivoire and Togo through partner organizations.