Impact Stories
United Way Stands with Ghana After Historic Floods
United Way Ghana is mobilizing resources with local partners to deliver emergency relief to those impacted by devastating floods.
Global Reach
Africa
Countries In This Region
Overview
Across Africa, many countries face steep barriers to quality education, job opportunities, sanitation, and food security. For more than 22 years, United Way has been active in Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa. Together, these countries represent nearly 30% of the continent's population.
Local United Ways in these countries are mobilizing individuals and partners across the private and public sectors to strengthen early childhood development, education, and youth leadership; expand food access and employment opportunities; reduce the gender income gap; and respond to natural disasters.
What excites me about my work with United Way is that I see real life-transforming change in people's lives.
- Deola Durodola, United Way of Greater Nigeria
Stories Across Africa
Impact
Providing a Safe Place to Study in Ghana
United Way Ghana helped refurbish a school library in Accra, Ghana, adding chairs, tables and books.
Impact Story
United Way Ghana's Second Grade Exchange Project
United Way Ghana's Second Grade Exchange project connect students from public and private schools to foster collaboration, confidence and lasting learning. See how shared classrooms are shaping Africa's future.
Impact Story
Advancing Women's Empowerment
See how United Way is creating pathways to education, leadership, and lasting change for women in Africa.
Press Release
One Young World and United Way Worldwide partner to equip young leaders driving global community impact
United Way and One Young World join forces to empower young leaders and drive global change through collaboration and shared purpose.
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emerging entrepreneurs in Nigeria
United Way initiatives are helping young people build the skills they need to succeed in today's global job market. In Nigeria, the Astra Fellowship Productivity Accelerator program trained 50 emerging entrepreneurs, equipping them for Nigeria's evolving economy.
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