Our Values & Team

The Aya way

Here, our core values are woven into the fabric of our operations, guiding everything we do. We are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, so you can be confident that your gift goes to the people and projects that need it most.

Passion

We pride ourselves on reflection, and leveraging our incredible privilege in this life to help others. Our passion is rooted in gratitude.

Sustainability

We embrace our cross-cultural collaboration opportunities as strengths. Trust builds as goals are consistently met as a team.

Ubuntu

We believe in the innate goodness of humanity. Our existence is tied up in yours.
I am because you are.

Commitment

We continuously evaluate, and re-evaluate, our mission and processes. We strive to lead with transparency and empathy in everything we do.

Resilience

We are rooted in a culture of self-growth, optimism, and ambition. These values are cultivated by our volunteers, staff, and donor community.

Justice

We believe that change for good is achieved in the pursuit of both equality and equity. Everyone deserves to be in charge of their own destiny.

Global Staff

GRANT

CO-FOUNDER | USA

CHRIS

CO-FOUNDER | GHANA

BRITTANY

PROGRAMS MANAGER | USA

OLIVIA

COUNTRY OPERATIONS | GHANA

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