Yadah Widows Foundation

We Love,
We Build,
We Live.

Empowering widows
through shared strength.

A community-driven NGO based in Koforidua, Ghana, dedicated to supporting widows through their grieving journey and providing life-changing resources for lasting renewal.

Community-led support for widows
A modern hub for hope, healing, and community resilience.
2023
Founded
4+
Active Programs
GH
Based in Ghana
About Us

A Foundation Built on Love

The Yadah Widows Foundation is a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering widows through shared experiences and providing life-supporting resources throughout their grieving process. Based in Koforidua, Eastern Region, our organization is driven by passion for equality, justice, and human well-being.

Our Value

We respond to widows with compassion, care, and respect so they feel seen, supported, and valued.

“To be a strong network of widows globally — empowering our members through shared experiences. We embrace their safety by making sure they do not walk alone.”
Our Vision
Our Mission

To support widows throughout their grieving processes and provide life-supporting resources that facilitate healing and re-alignment.

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MIRIAM AFARIWAA KWAKYE
Chief Executive Officer
What We Stand For

Our Core Objectives

Three pillars guide every program we run and every life we touch across our communities.

01
Improve Lives of Widows

Our initiatives aim to improve livelihood outcomes, provide healthcare services, and support the overall well-being of widows in marginalized communities through quality programs.

02
Gender Justice & Equality

We strive to create a society where women have equal opportunities, rights, and freedoms — challenging discriminatory practices and advocating for policy changes that benefit widows.

03
Water, Sanitation & Environment

Recognizing the importance of a safe environment, our programs focus on improving access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and promoting environmental sustainability.

Our Work

Recent Projects

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Free Skills Training for Widows
Latest Initiative
Free Skills Training for Widows

Equipping widows with practical soap-making, liquid soap, bleach, shower gel, and fabric softener production skills for economic empowerment and financial independence.

17 January 2026
Free Health Screening
Healthcare
Free Health Screening

Free health screening services for widows, held at Total 2 Filling Station forecourt, Koforidua.

18 April 2025
Food Donation Drive
Community
Food Donation Drive

Donation of food items to widows at the KAMA Conference Center, Koforidua — nourishing bodies and spirits.

1 February 2025