Reach for Change Ghana

Reach for Change Ghana We support social entrepreneurs to build social startups that improve the lives of children & youth

Reach for Change Ghana is a part of the regional non-profit organization, Reach for Change Africa. Reach for Change Africa supports social entrepreneurs who impact the lives of children, youth and women. We partner with corporations, NGOs and other impact investors to run innovation competitions to find and develop strong social entrepreneurs who tackle some of society's most pressing issues. Our

accelerators and incubators help them build sustainable social enterprises that scale to create widespread social impact and systemic change. Through outreach campaigns and other activities, Reach for Change Africa builds public awareness of and advocates for social entrepreneurship as a primary tool for Africa's development.

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by everything that isn't working in the world.Conflict. Rising inequality. Mental health c...
26/06/2026

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by everything that isn't working in the world.
Conflict. Rising inequality. Mental health challenges. Climate change.

But every day, social entrepreneurs are quietly building solutions.
Not someday. Every day.

They are creating opportunities for young people to get access to education. Innovative solutions to support better mental health.
Helping young people get jobs.
Helping families to find peace and recreation in the middle of war.
Building communities to combat loneliness.

This impact report is a collection of people who refused to accept that things had to stay the way they were.

We are proud to stand alongside them and help turn promising ideas into lasting change.

Because change begins with those who reach for it.

Read the report here :https://lnkd.in/g2XdydPw

Martbi Organics is cultivating and processing oyster mushrooms to promote healthy nutrition, strengthen sustainable food...
23/06/2026

Martbi Organics is cultivating and processing oyster mushrooms to promote healthy nutrition, strengthen sustainable food systems, and create livelihood opportunities.

Through the ESEA Programme, the business has strengthened its capacity for growth, expanded its market readiness, and positioned itself to build strategic partnerships that will drive greater impact across Ghana's agricultural sector.

Sophron Technologies is helping smallholder farmers build resilience through solar-powered irrigation systems that enabl...
22/06/2026

Sophron Technologies is helping smallholder farmers build resilience through solar-powered irrigation systems that enable year-round farming, increased food production and improved incomes. Through the ESEA Programme, the company has strengthened its capacity for growth, positioning it to drive greater impact in climate adaptation, food security, and sustainable agriculture across Ghana.

Benyima Farms is transforming Ghana's tropical fruit value chain through innovation and sustainable agriculture. As a pi...
17/06/2026

Benyima Farms is transforming Ghana's tropical fruit value chain through innovation and sustainable agriculture.

As a pioneer in freeze-drying technology for tropical fruits in Ghana, the company is reducing post-harvest losses, supporting local farmers, creating jobs, and delivering nutritious fruit products to consumers.

Through the ESEA Programme, Benyima Farms has strengthened its capacity for growth and is expanding its impact across the agricultural sector.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPOTLIGHTMinagie Energy is tackling energy poverty by providing reliable, clean energy to health centre...
10/06/2026

ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPOTLIGHT

Minagie Energy is tackling energy poverty by providing reliable, clean energy to health centres, schools, farms and underserved communities through its FUSION Wind Turbine. This is a locally manufactured hybrid wind-solar microgrid system.

By expanding access to sustainable power, strengthening climate resilience and creating green jobs for young people through its MTEDI Youth Training Programme, MINAGIE Energy is helping build a more sustainable future for communities across Africa.

While conversations around inclusion and entrepreneurship have grown over the years, research shows that there are still...
01/06/2026

While conversations around inclusion and entrepreneurship have grown over the years, research shows that there are still several barriers that continue to affect women-led businesses.

Here are three challenges that consistently emerge across studies on women entrepreneurship:

Access to funding
Access to finance remains one of the most significant barriers for women entrepreneurs. Research from the OECD and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) shows that women-owned businesses often face greater challenges accessing the capital needed to start, sustain and scale their ventures.

Access to networks and mentorship
Studies continue to identify limited access to professional networks, market linkages, mentorship and business support systems as barriers that can affect the growth of women-led businesses.

Balancing business and unpaid care responsibilities
Women continue to carry a disproportionate share of unpaid care and domestic work globally. According to UN Women, this can limit the time and opportunities available to pursue economic and entrepreneurial activities.

Supporting women entrepreneurs isn't just about recognizing these challenges. It's about creating the conditions, opportunities and support systems that enable women-led businesses to thrive.

Which of these challenges do you think deserves more attention?

HERE’S WHY YOU MAY WANT TO SWITCH TO SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS AN NGOOne of the biggest challenges many NGOs face today...
18/05/2026

HERE’S WHY YOU MAY WANT TO SWITCH TO SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS AN NGO

One of the biggest challenges many NGOs face today is sustainability.

Relying only on donor funding and grants can make long-term impact difficult. This is why many organisations are beginning to explore social entrepreneurship.

Social entrepreneurship allows NGOs to create impact while building sustainable income streams that support their mission.

It helps organisations:
• Build long-term sustainability
• Create jobs and opportunities
• Reduce overdependence on funding
• Expand community impact
• Develop innovative solutions to social problems

The goal is not to replace impact with profit. The goal is to strengthen impact through sustainability and innovation.

At Reach for Change Ghana, we believe organisations that combine purpose with sustainability are better positioned to create lasting change.

Wednesday Insight 💡 Through our work and engagements with young people, we have observed a common misconception.Many you...
13/05/2026

Wednesday Insight 💡

Through our work and engagements with young people, we have observed a common misconception.

Many young people believe success is mainly about funding or getting the “perfect opportunity.”

But in reality, the gap is often simpler:

• Access to the right information
• Exposure to real pathways
• Understanding how opportunities and systems actually work
• Guidance on how to structure ideas and build step by step

At Reach for Change Ghana, we believe exposure is the first step to empowerment.

Because when young people see what is possible, they begin to build differently.

If you are unsure where to start as an entrepreneur, begin with this: look for the right information that helps you take the next practical step, no matter how small, towards building your idea into something structured and sustainable.

After months of virtual sessions, learning, brainstorming, and building together under the Empowering Sustainable Entrep...
05/05/2026

After months of virtual sessions, learning, brainstorming, and building together under the Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship Programme (ESEA), we finally came together in person for our first-ever ESEA Camp.

It was an exciting moment for our founders as they moved from online engagement into a shared physical space to connect, build trust and strengthen the relationships that have been growing over the past months. The camp created space for meaningful conversations, collaboration, reflection and genuine community building beyond the programme structure.

We are deeply grateful to Village Capital and Norad for their support and commitment to strengthening entrepreneurs and advancing sustainable enterprise development through ESEA.

Here’s to stronger connections, deeper collaboration, and continued impact.

Reach for Change Ghana participated in the 4th Ghana Impact Investment Summit at Kempinski Hotel Accra under the theme “...
05/05/2026

Reach for Change Ghana participated in the 4th Ghana Impact Investment Summit at Kempinski Hotel Accra under the theme “Scaling Impact Mobilising Local Capital for Locally Led Change.”

The summit brought together key stakeholders to explore how to unlock domestic capital to support MSMEs, with focus on alternative investments, stronger pipelines, and better access to finance for women-led businesses.

We remain committed to supporting social entrepreneurs and strengthening Ghana’s impact investment ecosystem.

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
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