The Aya Way
At Aya, our core values are the fabric of our operation and guide everything we do. We strive to be more than your regular nonprofit.



Passion
We continuously reflect on our privilege and work to leverage it for the betterment of others. Our passion comes from our gratitude.
Sustainability
We are committed to embracing cross-cultural collaboration to ensure a lasting impact. We celebrate and embrace these differences.
Ubuntu
We believe in the innate goodness and interconnectedness of humanity. Our existence is directly tied into your being.



Commitment
We will continuously evaluate and re-evaluate our organization and processes to ensure transparency and empathy towards each other, our community (you), and our partners abroad.
Resilience
This is the root of Aya. We must tirelessly work towards cultivating a culture of self-growth, optimism, and ambition amongst our staff, benefactors, and community.
Justice
We believe that a positive impact is attainable when we pursue both equality and equity in everything we do. No one’s future should be decided for them by uncontrollable factors.
Global Staff

GRANT NAGAKI
CO-FOUNDER | USA

CHRIS TOONE
CO-FOUNDER | GHANA

BRITTANY CHELETTE
PROGRAMS MANAGER | USA

OLIVIA BENNEH
COUNTRY OPERATIONS | GHANA
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