A leading human development organisation, the Olinga Foundation for Human Development has been honoured at the Ghana Philanthropy Awards for promoting literacy at the 3rd edition of the Ghana Philanthropy Awards, 2024.

This accolade of inspiring reflects the foundations' unwavering passion and dedication to uplifting children, youth and teachers across the country.

Under the guidance of Dr Leslie Casely-Hayford, the Foundation has made remarkable strides in empowering young Ghanaians and other Africans by providing them with the training and resources they need to realize their entrepreneurial dreams.

One of his foundation’s key initiatives is the distribution of literacy empowerment materials and training teachers to ignite their imaginations and equip them with the knowledge to read and succeed.

The foundation also offers training to teachers, mentorship, and builds a culture of reading through school clubs and the provision of supplementary reading materials empowering children and young people to build valuable skills for their future careers.

The Olinga Foundation for Human Development, a Bahai-inspired NGO, has directly impacted the lives of many, instilling in them the confidence and skills necessary to pursue greatness.

The foundation's contributions extend beyond mentorship to funding organizations that share their mission of inspiring the next generation of leaders in Ghana and across Africa.

The 3rd edition of the Ghana Philanthropy Awards, held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel and organized by The Business Executive Group, seeks to recognize individuals and companies that play a significant role in promoting humanity’s growth and development, positively impacting their communities.

In a post-award interview, the National Coordinator for Olinga Foundation for Human Development said the award is a testament to the foundation's vision to help humanity in all aspects of life.

He extended gratitude to their committed staff and partners for their continuous support, which enables them to deliver precise and trusted services to people and communities.

“Olinga Foundation for Human Development, www.olingafoundation.org has over the years worked tirelessly to achieve this greatness. The team is extremely proud of this important recognition and will work even harder to succeed in its endeavours. We want to take this opportunity to thank our partners and board across the globe for their love and support ".