GADEF International exist to co-create a space and support ecosystem for young people in the philanthropy and social impact sector to ensure the well-being, sustainable and better futures for girls, youth and women at all levels.
GADEF International envision a world of positive livelihood, sustainable and well cultivated future with system changes for children, youth and women created through a vibrant youth-led community, philanthropy and social impact innovations.
Global Alliance for Development and Entrepreneurial Philanthropy Forum (GADEF International) in the past fifteen (15) years started as a youth philanthropy and grassroot community foundation that focused on promoting philanthropy and youth-led development in communities in Ghana and Africa as a whole.
GADEF International was envisioned to unleash the potentials of the youth and rural communities through philanthropy and social entrepreneurship to create a better future for the young people and their communities.
The Alliance started in Ghana in August, 2008 as Global Alliance for Development Foundation (GADeF). After six (6) years of operation expanded to South Africa and Burkina Faso. As part of the journey, the Foundation has provided legal and safety support, human resources, volunteer engagements and logistics support for international and local initiatives in Africa.
Good Health
and Well-Being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Industrial Innovation & Infrastructure
Reduced Inequalities
Climate Action
Partnership for the goals
GADEF International is a community catalyst for exceptional young people, emerging leaders, Individuals, organisations and strategic partners who are passionate about philanthropy, impact investment, innovation and technology for systems and community transformation.
We are a global alliance and strategic partner community working together for change through philanthropy. Join the community
We bridge the funding gaps for social entrepreneurs and philanthropy actors with innovations tackling the world's most pressing problems.
We mobilise funds to support youth and women-led organisation through partnership
We are working to bring together exceptional youth leaders, actors, individuals and networks to co-create solutions and mobilize resources for action implementation for change
We are working to assist individuals, corporates and communities to set up funds and mobilize resources through local philanthropy and giving circle.
We are working with university institutions, corporate CSR organisations and Hubs to develop curriculum, tools and training programs to promote philanthropy and innovations for jobs creation, sustainable development and achievement of the sustainable development goals. We work with partners to create youth-adult mentoring platforms
We are working to build a vibrant and strong ecosystem for next-generation philanthropy through research, advocacy and policy dialogues. We also working to creating an enabling environment through partnerships and collaborations to ensure members are actively making impact at individual, local and global levels.
GADEF International welcome strategic partnership that can achieve a common goal through youth-led community philanthropy and social impact investment.
GADEF International has charity status through IDEAS for Us in USA which is a 501(c)(3) grassroots non-profit organization. All donations go directly to making a difference for our cause. You can donate through cheque, online or mobile money transfer or direct bank tannsfer. You can support us through the following Bank account;
Accounts Name: GADeF International
Number: 1441002286014
Branch & Address: Kenyasi, Ahafo
Bank: Ecobank Ghana
Swift Code: ECOCGHAC
Young people develop strategies to lift up philanthropy in Africa
The African Youth Philanthropy Network (AYPN) held its 3rd Leadership Conference in Accra, Ghana on 27th- 29th November, 2022.
Philanthropy Ghana hosts Maiden Women in Philanthropy Quarterly Partners Meeting
On Tuesday August 15, 2023, Philanthropy Ghana hosted the maiden Women in Philanthropy Ghana (WiP-Ghana) quarterly partners meeting.
African Youth in Philanthropy and the AGN Conference
The African Grantmakers Network (AGN) held its third Biennial Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania on 1st-3rd July, 2015. Themed “Philanthropy in Africa 2015 – People, Policy and Practice”, it brought together leaders in the field to discuss actions that will contribute to and sustain the growth of African economies.
Youth group energizes African grantmakers’ conference
Earlier this month I attended the African Grantmakers Network (AGN) Assembly held at the International Conference Center in Arusha, Tanzania. Arusha is nestled in the foothills of Mt. Meru – often referred to as the ‘little brother’ of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro.
