Who We Are
About AWCF
Honouring a legacy of courage. Building a future of empowerment.
Our Story
The Anlo Women and Care Foundation (AWCF) is a Ghanaian-registered, non-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization dedicated to empowering women, youth, and vulnerable populations. Our primary focus lies within the Anlo Traditional Area of Ghana’s Volta Region, where deep cultural history meets modern-day challenges.
Founded in March 2025, AWCF was born not only out of a development vision—but from a legacy. The heroic story of the Anlo people’s escape from Notsie is incomplete without acknowledging the courage of Anlo women. Obeying a secret plan by Ewe elders, they poured used water on a spiritually fortified wall until it weakened, enabling their people to escape. Women carried children, food, and family heirlooms, fed the community, and even fought alongside warriors like Mama Yakagbe. Their innovation gave us Dzowoe, a lasting food source. Their efforts are immortalized during Hogbetsotso Za.
Today, their descendants face new forms of adversity: poverty, gender-based violence, unemployment, and limited access to healthcare or education. AWCF was established to honour this legacy—supporting women who still carry the burdens of their communities, and deserve new opportunities.
Established
Registered
Region, Ghana
Our Vision
A society where women and vulnerable groups are empowered, self-reliant, and actively contributing to inclusive and sustainable development.
Our Mission
To promote gender equity, education, health, and economic empowerment through innovative, inclusive, and community-led development initiatives.
What Guides Us
Our Core Values
Empowerment
Centering women and marginalized voices
Integrity
Transparency and accountability in all operations
Inclusion
Serving diverse communities without discrimination
Partnership
Collaborating for shared impact
Sustainability
Creating lasting, community-owned change
Transparency
Governance & Accountability
AWCF is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of professionals in law, development, finance, and communications. The organization is managed by a dedicated Executive Leadership Team and supported by program specialists, community volunteers, and external advisors.
We maintain strict financial controls, conduct annual independent audits, and comply with all statutory requirements under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) and the NGO Policy of Ghana (2020).
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