Healthier communities. Resilient food systems.info@ahefs.org
COMMUNITY-LED. EVIDENCE-DRIVEN.

Better health.
Stronger food systems.
Lasting impact.

We connect public health, sustainable agriculture and environmental action to support resilient communities across Ghana and beyond.

Rooted in Ghana · Working for healthier futures
Healthcare professional engaging a mother and child
✳Integrated solutionsHealth • Food • Environment
WHO WE ARE

Progress begins when
communities thrive.

AHEFS is a Ghanaian non-profit incorporated in 2006. We bring together people and ideas across health, nutrition, agriculture, research and environmental sustainability—building solutions that respond to real community needs.

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OUR WORK

Six connected areas. One shared mission.

Our programmes link evidence with on-the-ground action for healthier, more resilient communities.

Health & Nutrition programme photography
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Health & Nutrition

Community-centred programmes supporting maternal, child and newborn health, nutrition and disease prevention.

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Reproductive & Mental Health programme photography
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Reproductive & Mental Health

Advancing informed choices, reproductive health services, mental wellbeing and community advocacy.

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Water, Sanitation & Hygiene programme photography
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Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Supporting safe water, improved sanitation and essential hygiene practices.

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Food Systems & Agroecology programme photography
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Food Systems & Agroecology

Strengthening sustainable agriculture, nutrition-sensitive food systems and resilient livelihoods.

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Climate & Environmental Action programme photography
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Climate & Environmental Action

Collaborating with communities on climate adaptation, environmental stewardship and restoration.

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Research & Development programme photography
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Research & Development

Connecting evidence, interdisciplinary research and practical action to inform effective policy.

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OUR APPROACH

We believe lasting change is created with communities, not just for them.

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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MISSION

Expertise with a human touch.

Meet the multidisciplinary professionals helping to translate ambition into meaningful progress.

Portrait of Dr. Francisca Appiah-Danquah
Maternal Health Specialist

Francisca Appiah-Danquah

Registered midwife and maternal and newborn healthcare practitioner supporting respectful, evidence-based care.

Portrait of Dr. Clement Gyeabour Kyere
Director, Agroecology & Waste Valorization

Dr. Clement Gyeabour Kyere

Provides leadership in agroecology and waste valorization.

Portrait of Mr. Ninsau Kwesi Darko Alazar
Director, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

Mr. Ninsau Kwesi Darko Alazar

Provides leadership in monitoring, evaluation and learning.

Portrait of Ernestina Miller
Nutrition & Public Health Program Lead

Ernestina Miller

Leads the organisation’s nutrition and public health programme work.

CONNECT WITH US

Let’s build healthier futures together.

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