Founder
Alhaji Abdul Rashid Yahaya
Founder of Ghana Entrepreneurs Foundation (GEF). Leads the organisation’s vision for entrepreneurship, capacity building and community-centred enterprise development.
Enterprise · Opportunity · Community
Growing the next generation of entrepreneurs for Ghana’s development.
Ghana Entrepreneurs Foundation (GEF) equips individuals, businesses and communities with practical skills, connections and opportunities to start, strengthen and grow sustainable enterprises.
About GEF
Enterprise development that puts people and communities first.
Ghana Entrepreneurs Foundation (GEF) was established on 1 July 2025 to promote and support entrepreneurship across Ghana and beyond. GEF empowers individuals, businesses and communities with knowledge, skills, networks and opportunities that can contribute to sustainable enterprise growth and poverty reduction.
Our Vision
Growing the next generation of entrepreneurs for Ghana’s development.
Our Mission
Empowering the next generation with ideas and skills to start and grow their businesses for Ghana’s development.
Our goal is to strengthen entrepreneurial capacities across sectors, reduce poverty and improve livelihoods.01
Connect & Collaborate
Provide a unified platform for entrepreneurs, businesses and organisations to connect, learn and collaborate.
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Access Opportunity
Facilitate linkages to government agencies, training, financing opportunities and strategic support.
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Build Business Capacity
Deliver targeted training, coaching, mentorship and business development services for sustainable growth.
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Advance Inclusive Development
Promote inclusive policies and support social enterprises addressing education, health and livelihood needs.
How we work
- Seminars, conferences, workshops and masterclasses
- Training bootcamps and practical skills programmes
- Coaching, mentorship, advisory services and business clinics
- Networking events, referrals and strategic business linkages
- Digital platforms, social media and WhatsApp learning communities
Our People
The Team
GEF is led by people committed to entrepreneurship, community development and practical support for emerging businesses. You can easily update each person’s name, title, short profile and photo in the clearly labelled TEAM section of this file.
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Volunteers
Bring your skills. Grow your impact.
GEF welcomes volunteers who can support entrepreneurship training, mentoring, community outreach, research, communications, digital skills, programme delivery and professional services.
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Volunteer pathways
- Business coaching and mentorship
- Entrepreneurship and vocational training
- Research, monitoring and learning support
- Digital marketing, media and graphic design
- Community mobilisation and event support
- Professional advisory and technical services
Partners & Donors
Partnership is central to our model.
GEF seeks collaboration with public institutions, development partners, financial institutions, businesses, media organisations, local government, associations and international agencies that share our commitment to inclusive enterprise development.
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Development Partners
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Programme Areas
Four pathways to stronger people, enterprises and communities.
Our programmes combine entrepreneurship, skills development, advocacy, community engagement and practical support.
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Education
Youth empowerment, entrepreneurial learning, career readiness, digital skills, mentorship and support to education-focused social enterprises.
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Health
Health and wellness advocacy, community awareness, enterprise-linked health initiatives and support for social ventures responding to health needs.
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Livelihood Empowerment
Business coaching, vocational training, entrepreneurship support, market linkages, financial opportunity awareness and practical skills for sustainable livelihoods.
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Climate Change
An emerging programme area linking sustainable livelihoods and agriculture with enterprise solutions that help communities respond to environmental and climate-related pressures.
Partner on climate →Our Projects
From ideas to measurable community value.
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New Projects
Concept / Pipeline
Youth Enterprise Skills & Mentorship Programme
A proposed practical training and mentorship programme to help young people develop viable business ideas, basic enterprise skills and market connections.
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Women & Informal Sector Business Growth Initiative
A proposed support package for women-led and informal enterprises combining coaching, digital marketing, record keeping and opportunity linkages.
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Sustainable Livelihoods & Green Enterprise Programme
A proposed initiative exploring climate-responsive enterprise opportunities linked to sustainable livelihoods, agriculture and community resilience.
Discuss partnership →Past Projects
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Read / enquire about project →Media
Stories, evidence and learning from our work.
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News & Events
NEWS HEADLINE 1
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Publications
Organisation
GEF Organisational Profile
Background, vision, mission, objectives, services, target groups and implementation approach.
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Annual Report
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Research & Policy Briefs
Publish evidence and advocacy materials on entrepreneurship, education, health, livelihoods and inclusive development.
Partnership & Funding
Help entrepreneurs turn potential into sustainable livelihoods.
GEF welcomes programme partnerships, technical assistance, grants, sponsorship, mentoring support and strategic collaboration.
Contact
Start a conversation with GEF.
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Phone / WhatsApp
WhatsApp: 0243730527
WhatsApp: 0243730527
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Location
On the Young Road, Near Manhali Islamic Primary, Ghana
On the Young Road, Near Manhali Islamic Primary, Ghana
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Website
gef.sharpbrains.org (planned subdomain)
gef.sharpbrains.org (planned subdomain)