Empowering communities. Transforming lives.
We work with schools, communities and partners across Ghana to give young people the education, mentorship and health support they need to lead.
About us
Sustainable development begins by investing in people.
The Baraka Danbaki Foundation was established to create opportunities for young people — particularly girls and underserved communities — through education, mentorship, health awareness and leadership development.
Originally launched as the Baraka Mentoring and Motivation Programme (BMMP), the initiative has grown into a registered foundation delivering programmes that address real community needs.
Through partnerships with schools, public institutions, development organisations and volunteers, we continue to inspire young people to become confident leaders and active contributors to society.
Every young person deserves access to opportunities that enable them to thrive, lead, and create lasting change.
Our vision
Equal access, everywhere.
To build empowered communities where every young person has equal access to education, health, leadership opportunities, and the resources needed to achieve their full potential.
Our mission
Empowerment through partnership.
To empower individuals and communities through education, mentorship, leadership development, health advocacy, and strategic partnerships that promote sustainable social and economic development.
Our core values
Seven commitments we hold ourselves to.
Integrity
We uphold honesty, transparency and accountability in everything we do.
Excellence
We strive for the highest standards in every programme and initiative.
Empowerment
We equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and opportunities to transform their lives.
Collaboration
We believe lasting impact is achieved through meaningful partnerships.
Inclusion
We promote equal opportunities regardless of gender, background or circumstance.
Innovation
We embrace creative solutions to address community challenges.
Service
We are committed to serving communities with compassion and purpose.
What we do
Six areas of work.
Each one built around a need young people told us they had.
Education & mentorship
We inspire students through mentorship programmes, career guidance, leadership training and personal development sessions.
Menstrual health & hygiene
We raise menstrual health awareness, distribute sanitary products, and teach girls to manage their health with dignity and confidence.
Leadership development
We build leadership skills, confidence, communication and civic responsibility so young people become the changemakers their communities need.
Career development
We expose students to career paths, entrepreneurship, employability skills, networking and professional development.
Study abroad opportunities
We help students understand scholarships, higher education options, international exchange programmes and global career pathways.
Community development
We work with communities and institutions on sustainable projects that improve education, health and social wellbeing.
Flagship programmes
Where most of our work happens.
Nationwide
High School Tour
An educational initiative that visits senior high schools to empower students through leadership development, menstrual health education, career guidance and mentorship.
Girls & health
Sanitary Pad for the Girl Child
Supporting girls through menstrual hygiene education and the distribution of sanitary products, so they stay confident and stay in school.
Year-round
Youth Leadership & Mentorship
Developing future leaders through mentorship, personal development, public speaking and life skills training.
Volunteer-led
Community Outreach
Working with communities to address pressing social issues through education, advocacy, partnerships and volunteerism.
Gallery
Moments from the work.
School halls, classrooms and communities across Ghana.
Our impact
What we have done since 2019.
4,000+
Young people impacted
15+
Schools visited
2019
Year founded
- Partnerships built with schools, government institutions and development organisations
- Volunteers mobilised across Ghana
- Menstrual health and hygiene education promoted in schools and communities
- Students inspired through leadership and career development programmes
Why partner with us
We design programmes that can be measured.
Together we design and deliver programmes that create measurable social change — with reporting you can take back to your board.
Get involved
Six ways to support the work.
Every contribution helps us reach more communities and transform more lives.
Become a volunteer
Join a school tour, an outreach or a distribution. We train every volunteer before they go out.
Partner with us
Co-design a programme with your organisation and reach communities together.
Sponsor a programme
Fund a school visit, a mentorship cohort or a term of sanitary product supply.
Support an initiative
Contribute products, materials or services towards a specific initiative.
Become a mentor
Give a few hours a term to students who need someone who has walked the path.
Advocate for the mission
Share our work, open a door, or introduce us to a school or community that needs us.
Our founder
Barakatu Abdul Aziz Danbaki
Founder & Executive Director
Barakatu is a development professional, international business graduate and youth advocate passionate about empowering young people across Africa. She founded the Baraka Danbaki Foundation in 2019 with the vision of creating opportunities through education, mentorship, health advocacy and leadership development.
She has worked with government institutions, international organisations, educational institutions and the private sector to advance youth empowerment, community development and sustainable impact.
Contact us
Let's talk.
Whether you want to volunteer, partner, or invite us to your school — we would like to hear from you.
Emailbarakadanbakifoundation@gmail.com
Phone+233 57 490 5237
LocationAccra, Ghana
LinkedInBaraka Danbaki
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