Compassionate care in the community
Health screening day
Who we are
About Yadah Widows Foundation
About
A foundation built on care, resilience, and practical support.
Yadah Widows Foundation brings widows together around health services, life skills training, and sustainable support networks in Koforidua and surrounding communities.
Community First
Every program is created with the needs of widows and their families at the center, ensuring dignity and support.
Sustainable Impact
We design initiatives that build skills, health, and income opportunities over the long term.
Collaborative Care
Our local partners, volunteers, and beneficiaries co-create solutions that feel relevant and respectful.
Our values
Our value
We respond to widows with compassion, care, and respect so they feel seen, supported, and valued.
From the CEO
Watch the CEO’s message to our community.
How we work
A thoughtful approach to support, training and healing.
We combine care, development, and community-led design so support lasts beyond a single event.
Listen first
We begin every relationship by understanding each widow’s situation and the resources she needs most.
Act with respect
Every service is delivered through trusted partners who honor privacy, culture, and personal dignity.
Build local strength
Our programs are rooted in local leadership and designed to grow the capabilities of families and communities.
Why it matters
Our support creates stability so widows can care for their children, pursue work, and regain confidence after loss.
Community outcomes
- Improved wellness across households
- Increased local entrepreneurship and income generation
- A stronger network of women supporting one another
Immersive moments
A glimpse into the stories, care, and community energy behind our work.
Our story
A growing movement shaped by courage, care, and community-led action.
Yadah Widows Foundation was built from a simple belief: every widow deserves support that restores dignity, creates opportunity, and helps her family move forward with confidence. Our journey has grown through listening, service, and steady partnership.
2023
A community response begins
What started as a small act of care grew into a formal support network for widows in the Eastern Region, grounded in dignity, prayer, and practical help.
2024
Care expanded beyond words
We deepened our outreach through health screening, food support, and compassionate visits, helping families feel seen, safe, and supported in daily life.
2025
Skills and independence take root
Our training and empowerment initiatives now focus on income-generating skills, stronger confidence, and long-term resilience for widows and their children.