The Lugushea Foundation is dedicated to improving lives through education, healthcare, and community development initiatives across Ghana.
Part of the Lugushea Group, our foundation is dedicated to empowering Ghanaian communities through sustainable development, education, healthcare, and economic empowerment initiatives.
At Lugushea, our mission is to empower Ghanaian communities through sustainable shea butter production and export, while delivering high-quality, natural products that nourish and enrich lives. Through our foundation, we extend this mission to education, healthcare, and community development, building long-lasting relationships with partners, farmers, and communities while promoting fair trade practices and environmentally responsible operations.
Our vision is to become the leading force in sustainable community development in Ghana, renowned for our commitment to quality, sustainability, and community empowerment. We aim to set the standard for excellence in community development while supporting the growth of local industries and creating lasting positive impact.
• Integrity and Transparency • Community-Centered Approach • Sustainable Development • Fair Trade Practices • Environmental Responsibility • Cultural Respect and Inclusion
Our services are focused on creating lasting change through community development, healthcare access, educational support, and emergency relief.
Northern Region Women's Empowerment Initiative Through our comprehensive community empowerment program, we trained 50 women in leadership skills, financial literacy, and sustainable shea butter production techniques. The program included establishing women's cooperatives, providing microfinance support, and creating market linkages for their products. These empowered women are now community leaders driving positive change. Beneficiaries: 50 women directly, 300+ family members indirectly Completion: June 2024 Impact: 75% increase in household income, 12 new women leaders elected
The Lugushea Foundation is proudly part of Lugushea Group, Ghana’s leading shea butter producer and supplier.
At Lugushea, we’re committed to giving back to the community that supports us. Through our NGO, Lugushea Foundation, we empower women and children in the Northern Region of Ghana by organizing projects that benefit the community as a whole.
With every purchase from Lugushea, a percentage of proceeds supports our foundation’s initiatives.
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Sourced directly from local farmers, ensuring highest quality and authenticity.
Environmental sustainability, fair trade, and community development at our core.
Skilled artisans blend traditional techniques with modern innovation.
Supporting local economic growth and empowering women & children.
Unlike other producers, our shea butter and shea-based products are carefully produced with meticulous attention to environmental practices, ensuring unadulterated products of the highest quality.
We run comprehensive programs designed to address the most pressing needs in our communities.
Improving healthcare access and promoting wellness in underserved communities. • Mobile health clinics • Maternal and child health • Health education workshops • Medical equipment donations • Community health training
Providing quality education and learning resources to children and adults in rural communities. • School infrastructure development • Teacher training programs • Scholarship opportunities • Adult literacy programs • Educational material distribution
Building capacity and empowering communities to drive their own sustainable development initiatives. • Leadership development programs • Skills training and capacity building • Microfinance and economic empowerment • Community organizing and mobilization • Entrepreneurship support programs
Your generous support enables to continue its mission of spreading God’s love and serving our community.
"Working with [NGO Name] has been a truly inspiring experience. Their dedication to uplifting communities and creating sustainable change is unmatched. Through their programs, I’ve seen lives transformed and hope restored"
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