What we do

Two kinds of work: a helping hand for people going through hard times, and mentorship that walks with students as they grow.

A helping hand

Support for those in need

Orphans

Visits, provisions and encouragement for children who have lost their parents.

Less privileged children

Help for children whose families are struggling to give them the basics.

The aged

Care and company for older people in our community, who have given so much already.

Widows

A helping hand for widows, many of whom are raising families alone.

Brilliant but needy students

Support for talented students so that money isn’t the reason they fall behind.

Community outreaches

Volunteers take books, pens, pencils, water, drinks, clothing, shoes, bags and slippers to schools and communities.

Pupils in school uniform hold up new exercise books and bags in a classroom, with Dollar Foundation volunteers standing behind them.
New exercise books for pupils at Asafo Pechi School, October 2019.
Mentorship programmes

From primary school to tertiary

Talent is everywhere; guidance isn’t. Our mentorship programmes pair students with people who can encourage them, answer their questions and help them see what’s possible.

  1. Primary — building confidence and a love of learning early.
  2. Junior High School (JHS) — staying focused and preparing for the BECE.
  3. Senior High School (SHS) — choosing a path and preparing for WASSCE.
  4. Tertiary — support through university or college and into work.

Become a mentor

Dollar Foundation volunteers in foundation T-shirts gathered with students in school uniform inside a hall, taking a group selfie.
Volunteers with students at Akropong School for the Blind, December 2022.

Help us do more

Every outreach and every mentoring session depends on people who give their money, time or skills.