We aim to break the cycle of poverty in rural communities throughout Ghana, ensuring a brighter future for the youth of these communities.
The Jamra Foundation was created as a way to address the needs of the people in communities like the one we came from. Small, rural communities that are scattered all over the country of Ghana, filled with people who work hard but are often destined to continue a cycle of poverty. We aim to lift them up to a brighter future through empowering them education, mentoring, and a focus on helping them fulfill their most basic needs.
“…The blessings we have, it’s important to pay them forward.”
— Benjamin Ofori-Amoah, FOUNDER & President
We provide financial support and mentoring to school-age youth who are interested in pursuing careers in STEM, service-based social sciences, and skilled trades.
Our Work
In communities where so much is needed, a little can go a long way. We focus on the donation of basic supplies, the provision of seed funding for businesses, and most importantly, educational scholarships so that the most needy are not prevented from their dreams due to lack of funds.
8yrs
Avg age at which school-age children can no longer attend due to financial or other hardship
50%
Percentage of school age children who cannot afford basic fees to attend lessons
$50
Average annual cost for a child to attend school k-8
We have a vision that over the next decade, we can make a material impact on breaking the cycle of poverty and improving the quality of life for dozens of communities.
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Any support is appreciated. The Jamra Foundation is a registered IRC 503(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax-deductible.