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Impact Associates

Impact Associates are the full volunteer force of NeedBe Foundation — a multidisciplinary community of skilled professionals contributing their expertise to scale our mission across Ghana.

The Full Force

Impact Associates

All volunteers and skilled professionals contributing time, expertise, and energy to NeedBe's programmes, operations, and outreach.

The Backbone

Impact Catalysts

Elected or assigned leaders within the movement. Each Catalyst leads a functional team, drives accountability, and amplifies NeedBe's impact on the ground.

Handbook Vision

To build a network of skilled professionals who use their expertise to create sustainable solutions and accelerate NeedBe Foundation's mission.

The Backbone of NeedBe

Meet the Impact Catalysts

Impact Catalysts are the elected and assigned leaders of the Impact Associates movement. While all Impact Associates form the volunteer force, Catalysts are the backbone — accountable leaders who drive functional teams, enforce standards, and carry NeedBe's mission forward on the ground.

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Edem Kuewu

Edem Kuewu

Impact Catalyst

Edem Kuewu

Impact Catalyst

Edem leads community mobilisation efforts, driving NeedBe's on-the-ground engagement across schools and districts.

Emerald Kezia Botchway

Emerald Kezia Botchway

Research & Impact Data Catalyst

Emerald Kezia Botchway

Research & Impact Data Catalyst

Emerald designs and manages research and monitoring frameworks, ensuring every NeedBe program is measurable, transparent, and continuously improving.

Gifty Kloyo

Gifty Kloyo

Impact Catalyst

Gifty Kloyo

Impact Catalyst

Gifty champions girl-led reproductive health clubs and peer education initiatives in partner schools.

Habiba Alhassan

Habiba Alhassan

Impact Catalyst

Habiba Alhassan

Impact Catalyst

Habiba leads outreach efforts, bridging cultural barriers and connecting communities with NeedBe's programmes.

Hanson Amponsah

Hanson Amponsah

Impact Catalyst

Hanson Amponsah

Impact Catalyst

Hanson drives male-ally programming and boy inclusion panels, dismantling schoolyard stigma around menstruation.

Jawando Juwash

Jawando Juwash

Impact Catalyst

Jawando Juwash

Impact Catalyst

Jawando coordinates volunteer deployment across workshop cycles, ensuring seamless programme delivery.

John Ntiboah

John Ntiboah

Impact Catalyst

John Ntiboah

Impact Catalyst

John manages logistics and supply-chain coordination, ensuring reusable Obaa pads reach the right communities on time.

Jude Azumah

Jude Azumah

Impact Catalyst

Jude Azumah

Impact Catalyst

Jude leads the digital communications team, translating NeedBe's field impact into compelling stories that attract support.

Lamptey Odartei Isaiah

Lamptey Odartei Isaiah

Impact Catalyst

Lamptey Odartei Isaiah

Impact Catalyst

Lamptey spearheads strategic partnerships with schools and district health offices to expand programme reach.

Lordson Dzimabi-Akaba

Lordson Dzimabi-Akaba

Impact Catalyst

Lordson Dzimabi-Akaba

Impact Catalyst

Lordson oversees curriculum facilitation training, equipping new volunteers with the tools to lead impactful workshops.

Silvanus Abbey

Silvanus Abbey

Impact Catalyst

Silvanus Abbey

Impact Catalyst

Silvanus anchors NeedBe's technology and innovation desk, building digital infrastructure that supports operations at scale.

Tracy Okyere Gambrah

Tracy Okyere Gambrah

Impact Catalyst

Tracy Okyere Gambrah

Impact Catalyst

Tracy leads educator training and school administrator engagement, ensuring NeedBe's curriculum integrates smoothly into school environments.

Geraldo Sena Shemaiah

Geraldo Sena Shemaiah

Impact Catalyst

Geraldo Sena Shemaiah

Impact Catalyst

Geraldo brings a creative design perspective to NeedBe, contributing to product innovation and visual storytelling that elevates the foundation's brand and impact.

Queenstar Okine Adjetey

Queenstar Okine Adjetey

Impact Catalyst

Queenstar Okine Adjetey

Impact Catalyst

Queenstar uses spoken word and creative expression to inspire and empower young girls, championing NeedBe's mission through advocacy and community engagement.

Clara Ohene-Adu

Clara Ohene-Adu

Impact Catalyst

Clara Ohene-Adu

Impact Catalyst

Clara contributes to programme planning and volunteer support, helping coordinate logistics that keep NeedBe's initiatives running smoothly.

Operational Architecture

Functional Home Teams

Each Impact Catalyst belongs to one or two of these Home Teams based on their professional background, supporting targeted operations.

Partnerships

Growth, sustainability and strategic relationships.

■Partnerships & Corporate Relations
■Fundraising & Grant Writing
■Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise
■Sales & Marketing
■Sponsorships
■Donor Relations
■Business Strategy

Roles of Impact Catalysts

  • ■Contribute professional expertise to functional areas
  • ■Collaborate across Project Teams (Menstrual Hygiene Festival, Reusable Pad Programme, Volunteer Programme, Digital Systems, Documentary Production)
  • ■Uphold NeedBe Foundation values of excellence and service
  • ■Mentor fellow team members and temporary associates
  • ■Drive innovation and measurable social impact

Expected Benefits

  • ■Clear accountability and ownership of key functions
  • ■Enhanced collaboration across multidisciplinary professionals
  • ■Stronger volunteer engagement and project delivery support
  • ■Establishment of sustainable, scalable administrative systems
  • ■Greater community and educational impact across West Africa
Executive Enrollment

Become a Catalyst

Submit your application details below. The executive steering board reviews all submissions.