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HEAD OF FINANCE

AFRIKIDS LIMITED
54,000 per year
Remote
Full-time
1st March 2026
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HEAD OF FINANCE

AFRIKIDS UK
Help achieve transformational impact for children.

© 2025 AfriKids. All Rights Reserved
Registered charity in England and Wales: 1141028

JOIN US ON A
TRANSFORMATIONAL
JOURNEY

Apply your skills and expertise as Head of Finance of AfriKids UK
to make an incredible difference. This is an exciting time to join our
friendly team and help a locally-led, high-impact organisation go
further for children in Ghana, and beyond.

ABOUT AFRIKIDS

KEY TERMS

AfriKids is an award-winning, locally-led charity dedicated to ensuring the
rights of children in northern Ghana. Our mission is to help unlock the power
of communities to ensure child rights, with a focus on helping people secure
the means, motive and opportunity for every child to complete a quality
basic education, as the most sustainable route out of poverty. We work
hand-in-hand with local communities to design and deliver programmes
that create lasting change for children, so they can thrive now and as the
leaders of tomorrow.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced, solutions-focused Head of Finance to
lead our financial operations at AfriKids UK (AKUK) and play a key role
in strengthening financial systems and practice across AfriKids Global
(including AfriKids Ghana (AKGH)). This is an opportunity to apply your
knowledge, skills and experience to ensure the financial health and
sustainability of a locally-led, high impact grassroots organisation, building
future-fit capacities that will enable us to grow and achieve our ambitious
goals for children.

You will develop strategic recommendations that enhance efficiency,
accountability, and value for money in the responsible stewardship of
AfriKids’ funds, while collaborating closely with colleagues in Ghana to help
build local financial capabilities while ensuring robust financial oversight in
line with UK charity standards and donor requirements. Over time, this role
will help refine and streamline financial assurance mechanisms to enable
a lighter-touch approach from the UK, as robust financial management
practices continue to develop across both entities.

A key part of the role early on is to improve the quality of financial data
collection and processing by the project teams in Ghana and to use this
data to develop more effective management reporting for the leaders of the
charity. A passion for quality management reporting, and a positive can-do
attitude is essential.

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Permanent, full-time
contract. Flexible working
as standard, including
Flexihours and Flexi Days
(a 9 day fortnight) after
probation. Four days a
week will be considered.

Salary: £54,000-60,000
per annum, depending on
assessment, plus great
benefits. See page 7 for
more information.

Starting: As soon as
possible.

Reports to: UK CEO

•  Organisation: AfriKids UK,
a registered UK charity,
working in long-standing
partnership with AfriKids
Ghana. Right to work in
the UK required.

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Based: Remote working
with some travel required
(see Person Specification),
namely monthly whole
team days in central
London and occasional
travel to Ghana.

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VACANCY | HEAD OF FINANCE, AFRIKIDS UK© AfriKids. All Rights Reserved | Registered charity in England and Wales: 1141028ROLE SCOPE AT A GLANCE

This is a senior, hands-on finance role with responsibility for ensuring AfriKids UK meets its obligations
to donors, regulators and partners through strong and strategic financial management, proportionate
assurance, and high-quality reporting.

The role is UK-based but international in outlook, working in close partnership with AfriKids Ghana to
support shared standards of financial quality and transparency, while respecting local leadership and
ownership of delivery.

Purpose of the role

To provide robust financial management, insight and assurance that supports confident decision-making
and responsible stewardship of resources across AfriKids. This includes not only delivering accurate
reporting and strong controls, but proactively guiding financial planning, strengthening visibility of how
resources are used, and helping the organisation make sound, forward-looking decisions as it grows.

•  Geographic scope: UK operations, with regular collaboration with finance colleagues in Ghana.

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Funding context: An annual budget of c. £2m, with a mix of restricted and unrestricted income
managed across multiple currencies, international transfers, and funds held across UK, US and
Ghana-based accounts. The role supports clear visibility and coordination across where funds are
held, sensible management of exchange rate risk, and the development of practical systems and
processes that work well for donors and for AfriKids.

Audit and assurance: Responsibility for UK statutory reporting and audit, working with Ghana-
based colleagues to ensure appropriate financial information and documentation is available to
support audits, donor reporting and regulatory requirements.

Finance systems: Cloud-based accounting systems in the UK, with ongoing work to support
effective, proportionate systems and processes in Ghana that meet agreed quality and reporting
expectations.

•  Working approach: Supportive and collaborative, focused on strengthening systems, processes and

capability rather than centralised control.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN YOUR FIRST 6–12 MONTHS

In your first year, you will focus on strengthening core finance systems, improving the quality and
usefulness of reporting, and embedding robust but proportionate financial controls across AfriKids
Global. Key outcomes are likely to include:

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Stronger management reporting, with a timely month-end close and clear, decision-ready financial
information for senior leadership and the Board.

Improved quality, reliability and timeliness of programme finance information, including clearer
reporting from Ghana and strengthened reconciliation of project-level data.

•  Greater confidence in financial due diligence and assurance across programmes, providing
leadership and donors with confidence in how funds are managed and the value for money we
deliver.

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Progress on finance systems, including agreeing and delivering a practical roadmap for cloud-
based systems and improved alignment between UK and Ghana.

•  Updated financial controls and guidance, including refreshed finance procedures and clearer roles,

responsibilities and approval thresholds.

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A clear and proportionate approach to foreign exchange risk, forecasting and cash planning to
support predictable funding flows to programmes.

•  Confident audit delivery, with well-prepared schedules, smooth coordination with auditors, and

clear explanations for non-finance stakeholders.

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FINANCIAL STRATEGY & PLANNING:

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Act as a trusted partner to the CEO and
International Leadership Team, looking ahead to
anticipate risks and opportunities and offering
proactive, well-judged financial insight and
recommendations.

•  Working with colleagues in the UK and Ghana

to coordinate information across departments,
lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial
planning to ensure AfriKids maximises its
resources in achieving its goals and strengthens
long-term financial sustainability.

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Support our plans to scale by playing a lead
role in financial planning for our new Rise Up
programme. This includes helping to design
budgets and financial management systems
that enable large-scale, rapid replication while
maintaining robust parameters and tracking key
indicators such as cost per child.

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
(UK):

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Be responsible for the smooth and compliant
running of all financial operations for AKUK,
including maintaining the finance manual, and
continuously improving systems and processes
for greater efficiency.

Lead the preparation of statutory financial
statements and manage the annual external
audit in line with UK charity regulations (FRS 102
and SORP), ensuring timely implementation of
any recommendations made.

Help ensure value for money with analysis
and recommendations across procurement,
pensions and cost benchmarking.

•  Maintain effective systems and controls for
financial risk management, enabling early
identification and resolution of any issues.

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Be responsible for robust and effective systems
and controls that ensure appropriate due
diligence of AKUK’s income and expenditure.
This may include leading internal global audits
to ensure policies and processes are working
as intended, and that high-quality, reliable
financial data is accessible and delivered in a
timely manner.

COLLABORATION WITH AFRIKIDS GHANA /
GLOBAL FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT:

•  Work closely with colleagues in Ghana to ensure
policies, systems, and processes effectively
track and manage funds in compliance with
internal agreements and donor restrictions

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(particularly around restricted/unrestricted
funds).

Develop a strong understanding of AfriKids’
programmes and work with colleagues to
align financial planning and systems with
key performance drivers and impact metrics,
ensuring financial processes and decisions
support programme delivery and strategic
goals.

Provide leadership where needed on financial
system and process improvements in Ghana,
starting with the migration to a cloud-based
accounting system and the update of coding,
tools, and processes to support this transition.
This also includes monitoring the progress of
agreed improvements being implemented.

•  Oversee multi-currency (£/$/GHS) financial

management, managing foreign exchange and
inflation to identify and address variances, and
ensure timely updates to colleagues and donors
where changes or permissions are required.

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Provide mentoring, guidance and training
support in finance matters to colleagues where
needed.

REPORTING AND INSIGHT:

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Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful
financial reports—including monthly and
quarterly management accounts—for the CEO
and Board to support effective governance and
decision-making.

Proactively identify strategic opportunities
from financial information (e.g. improved
tax efficiency, FX gains, or better value for
money) and take initiative in presenting
recommendations to decision-makers.

Take the intiative in producing analysis and
insight that helps ensure cost effectiveness
and responsible use of resources, including
benchmarking, Fx management and tax
efficiency.

FUNDRAISING AND FINANCIAL MODELLING:

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Support fundraising colleagues in preparing
budgets and financial reports for donors.

•  Manage an effective full cost recovery policy

that ensures accurate and competitive costing
for donor proposals, and provide guidance to
colleagues on applying it.

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Provide financial modelling and analysis (e.g.
options appraisals, fundraising ROI, resource
allocation) to inform strategic investment
decisions in fundraising.

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VACANCY | HEAD OF FINANCE, AFRIKIDS UK© AfriKids. All Rights Reserved | Registered charity in England and Wales: 1141028PERSON SPECIFICATION

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
demonstrating diplomacy and respect in building
strong relationships with a diverse range of
stakeholders. Verbal and written communication
skills in CEFR level C1 English.

Ability to convey complex financial information
in relevant and accessible ways for internal and
external audiences.

Proficiency in financial software (e.g., QuickBooks,
Xero) and advanced Excel skills.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple
priorities, and drive initiatives to completion.

Comfortable and confident leading and taking
measured risks and acting decisively to find
ways through challenges, including adapting to
different cultural and operational contexts to
find practical solutions while upholding robust
financial principles.

•  Willing to travel: at least once a month to London

(and as may otherwise be required, for example to
attend events, training, conferences, etc.), up to 4
times a year for our 2 day ‘Sankofa’ offsites which
may require overnight stay within the UK; to Ghana,
for this role typically once a year for 2 weeks.

VALUES ALIGNMENT:

A deep appreciation for AfriKids’ core values, including
a strong commitment to locally-led change, a genuine
respect for different cultures and ways of working,
and an approach rooted in trust, empathy, and
collaboration.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE:

Not essential, but we’d love to know about any
skills, knowledge or experience you may have that is
particularly relevant to our work, including: human
and child rights; “international development”;
experience living/working in West Africa; experience
(in any way) with programmes like ours; Official
Development Assistance (ODA)/statutory policy and
funding; grant management (especially for similar
work/contexts); grassroots/community based/civil
society initiatives; research and impact measurement;
policy and advocacy; third sector/NGO growth and
change management; charity finance and fundraising
and the regulatory environment governing charitable
fundraising.

ELIGIBILITY

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For this role, you must have the legal right to work
in the UK, indefinitely and without restriction. We
are unable to support with work visas.

Final candidates will be required to complete
our due diligence processes including a DBS
check and signing to comply with AfriKids’ Global
Safeguarding Policy.

References will be required at the final stage of
recruitment for verification purposes (eg to confirm
qualifications/experience).

Please let us know about any potential conflicts
of interest when applying, including relationships
or assocations with individuals or organisations
that may have a shared or conflicting interest with
AfriKids. This includes letting us know about any
previous association you have had with AfriKids or
any of our staff.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

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Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA,
CIMA, or equivalent).

A least 5 years’ proven experience in senior
financial management roles, with good
understanding of charity financial reporting,
audits, compliance, and managing multi-currency
financial operations.

Strong track record in financial reporting, audit
processes, and compliance with UK charity
regulations.

Experience leading financial process
improvements, particularly data collection and
management reporting.

Experience managing multi-currency financial
operations, including budgeting, reporting,
and compliance across different jurisdictions.
Familiarity with foreign exchange considerations
and financial systems that support international
transactions, with a strong track record of
effectively managing currency risk, ideally through
hedge contracts or other risk management
strategies, preferably within a donor-funded or
international NGO context.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

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Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention
to detail and a positive, “can do”, problem-solving
attitude. A pragmatic and flexible approach to
finding solutions that work in different contexts
and environments is essential.

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DETAILS

REQUIREMENTS OF ALL AFRIKIDS STAFF AND
ASSOCIATED PERSONNEL (CONTRACTORS,
VOLUNTEERS, ETC.)

You will:

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be a teamplayer, working collaboratively and
“pitching in”

attend and support with AfriKids’ events as
needed, which may involve alcohol

respect and uphold ‘The AfriKids Way’ (our values
and principles) at all times

know and uphold the AfriKids policies and
procedures which are applicable to your role and
level (we will train and support you with this)

strive to give AfriKids your best, embracing
opportunities to learn and progress with our
support

positively uphold our commitment to equity,
diversity and inclusion, respecting that abuse and
discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated

sign and uphold our Code of Conduct, which
includes a commitment to the highest standards
of safeguarding

HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU

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A full induction including information on AfriKids’
history and current work; introductions to all staff
that you will work with; training in policies and
procedures that are relevant to your role and level;
training in our systems and ways of working as
applicable to your role; handover information as
relevant.

A line manager who will ensure you are clear
on your role and equipped to do it, with regular
communication and support where needed.

The tools, equipment and support to do your job
safely and in a way which protects your wellbeing
and work/life balance. This includes flexible
working options.

Support with ongoing training and professional
development.

We actively encourage applications from all
backgrounds and our recruitment process is designed
to prevent unconscious bias, foster diversity and
recognise the potential that you can bring to AfriKids,
over what you have already achieved.

If you have any questions about applying in reference
to our diversity, equity and inclusion policy, we
strongly encourage you to get in  touch.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

All AfriKids staff and associated personnel have
personal responsibilities to take reasonable care for
the health and safety of themselves and others. This
means:

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Understanding the hazards in the work they
undertake;

Following safety rules and procedures as outlined
in AfriKids’ Health and Safety policy;

Using work equipment, personal protective
equipment, substances, and safety devices
correctly; and

•  Working in accordance with the training provided
and only undertaking tasks where appropriate
training has been received.

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Employees shall co-operate with the Charity by
allowing it to comply with its duties towards them.

DATA PROTECTION

In order to protect the confidentiality, integrity and
availability of Charity information, including information
provided by fundraisers, donors, customers, partner
organisations, and other third parties, where applicable,
employees will comply with the Charity’s Data
Protection and information security policies.

We will process your personal data in accordance
to AfriKids’ Privacy Policy which can be found on our
website: (www.afrikids.org/privacy-policy).

AMENDMENTS TO THIS POSITION POST-
APPOINTMENT

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We are committed to being a diverse, inclusive and
equitable employer; actively promoting diversity at all
levels of our organisation and ensuring everyone feels
included, valued and supported to fulfil their potential.

This reflects the core activities of the post. As the
organisation and the post-holder develop, there will
inevitably be changes in the emphasis of duties. It is
expected that the post-holder will recognise this and
adopt a flexible approach to work and be willing to
participate in training.

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VACANCY | HEAD OF FINANCE, AFRIKIDS UK© AfriKids. All Rights Reserved | Registered charity in England and Wales: 1141028BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH AFRIKIDS

VISIT GHANA

MIN. 34 DAYS OFF

FLEXIBLE WORKING

LEARN AND GROW

Most staff enjoy an
all-expenses-paid trip
to Ghana every year or
two in order to build
relationships, learn more
about the people and
projects we support and
to gather experiences and
information first-hand to
share with our supporters
and stakeholders.

22 days’ annual leave*

+ 8 public holidays

+ 3 days over Christmas/
NY

+ 1 AfriKids Anniversary
day

+ 1 extra day off after 2
and 4 years’ service

(*Full Time allowance, pro
rated for Part Time staff).

Remote working as
standard.

Flexihours - be available
during core hours (10.00-
16.00), you manage the
rest of your weekly hours
around those.

Flexi Days - opportunity
to work a 9 day fortnight
on full time pay post-
probation.

Regular training and
a generous personal
learning and development
allowance. As a small and
connected team, you’ll get
to learn about all areas of
what we do.

PENSION MATCH

FAMILY FIRST

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

CYCLE TO WORK

Contribute via salary
sacrifice

We’ll match up to 5%.

Generous parental/
caregiver and
compassionate leave
allowances

(inc. 12wks full pay + 12
weeks 50% mat leave).

Paid sick leave

Eyecare vouchers

A generous personal health
and wellbeing allowance.

Buy a new bike/
accessories tax free.

We also offer interest-free
travelcard loans within the
Transport for London zone.

BE YOU

MAKE A
DIFFERENCE

FREEDOM WITHIN A
FRAMEWORK

TEAM SOCIALS &
AWAY DAYS

We’re committed to
building a diverse and
thriving community. Feel
safe and supported to bring
your true self to work and
fulfil your potential.

Whatever your role, you’ll
be helping to change
lives every day. Join our
small team to make a
big difference, and feel
connected to the people
and projects we support.

Get creative! Working
within our principles and
guidelines, you’ll have
autonomy to explore ideas
and find new ways.

As a remote team, we take
time to get together, have
fun and be creative with
socials, team building and
offsite days and retreats
like our New Year and
Summer Sankofas.

Non-statutory benefits are discretional and may be withdrawn or amended at any time.

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VACANCY | HEAD OF FINANCE, AFRIKIDS UK© AfriKids. All Rights Reserved | Registered charity in England and Wales: 1141028APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We’re on a mission to build brighter futures for children and everyone has a part to
play. We are committed to building a diverse and thriving collective of people united in
this mission, as we know together we can do so much more. This is why we will assess
your potential and the value you can bring beyond what you’ve already done. If you are
passionate about making a difference for children, see yourself in our values, and meet
the essential requirements for this role, we want to hear from you.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We are committed to being a diverse, inclusive and
equitable employer; actively promoting diversity at
all levels of our organisation and ensuring everyone
feels included, valued and supported to fulfil their
potential.

We actively encourage applications from all
backgrounds and our recruitment process is
designed to prevent unconscious bias, foster
diversity and recognise the potential that you
can bring to AfriKids, over what you have already
achieved.If you have any questions about applying
in reference to our diversity, equity and inclusion
policy, we strongly encourage you to get in touch.

ROUTINE DUE DILIGENCE

AfriKids UK can only consider applications from
candidates who already have the legal right to
work in the UK for the duration of their contract
(in the case of permament contracts this is the
indefinite right to work in the UK) and evidence will
be required.

Successful candidates will be subject to screening
for safeguarding purposes relevant to their role and
will be required to sign and comply with AfriKids’
Global Safeguarding Policy.

References may be required at the final stage of
recruitment for verification purposes (eg to confirm
qualifications/experience).

DATA PROTECTION

In order to protect the confidentiality, integrity
and availability of Charity information, including
information provided by fundraisers, donors,
customers, partner organisations, and other third
parties, where applicable, employees will comply
with the Charity’s Data Protection and information
security policies. We will process your personal data

in accordance to AfriKids’ Privacy Policy which can
be found on our website: www.afrikids.org/privacy-
policy

HOW WE WILL ASSESS YOU

We are committed to a fair and inclusive
recruitment process, that prevents discrimination
and supports you to showcase your potential rather
than tries to trip you up.

Your initial application will be shortlisted “blind”
(with identifying information like your name and
reference to where you’re from and your education
(unless part of essential requirements) hidden from
those shortlisting (including where this information
is stored). At all stages of the recruitment process,
we use pre-set, objective criteria to ensure we
score your application fairly and in line with what
we have said we need for the job. As well as your
skills and previous experience, we look at things like
soft skills/competencies, your alignment with our
values and the potential we see in you to support
our mission.

Our recruitment process typically involves two
interview stages, with two people at at time. We
know applying for jobs can be tiresome, and so
are conscious not to be unreasonable about the
amount of time we ask of you for interviews and
preparation.

To apply, please visit:
https://nfp-people.online/
applynow/2dc98af55719a1a5

Closing Date: 23.59 (UK time),
Sunday 1 March 2026

This role description is informed by best practices
from the Charity Commission for England and Wales
and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations
(NCVO).

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VACANCY | HEAD OF FINANCE, AFRIKIDS UK© AfriKids. All Rights Reserved | Registered charity in England and Wales: 1141028ABOUT AFRIKIDS
In northern Ghana, where 7 in 10 families live in multidimensional
poverty, 1 in 15 children die before their 5th birthday, and more
than half a million children are out of school, AfriKids is a force
for change. Our award-winning projects are designed and
delivered entirely by local people, working hand-in-hand with
communities to achieve sustainable changes that support all
children to thrive now, and as the leaders of tomorrow.

OUR VISION

OUR MISSION

A prosperous and thriving world
without poverty, where every child
grows up in a community that
champions their rights and helps
them thrive.

To help unlock the power of
communities in ensuring every
child’s rights, especially to
education.

OUR VALUES - THE AFRIKIDS WAY

The core values and principles that we commit to being at the heart of
everything we do. That make it clear what’s important to us, and the
behaviour we can all expect of each other.

INTEGRITY

UNITY

IMPACT

We do the right thing.

We thrive together.

We make a difference.

We are a force for good, committed
to excellence and accountability
for everything we do to support
children.

We stand with disadvantaged
children and their communities,
fostering a diverse and thriving
movement of stakeholders that
achieve more together and are kind
and respectful to everyone, always.

We are passionately driven and
work effectively to make the
biggest difference we can for
children.

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© AfriKids. All Rights Reserved | Registered charity in England and Wales: 1141028WHAT WE DO

We have believe profoundly in the power of local communities to drive effective and lasting
change for children, and our philosophy has always been to listen to local people and support
them to make sustainable changes themselves.

Developed in Ghana and honed over twenty years, our model is proven to create deep and
lasting change for children through the power of local communities:

STRATEGIC GOAL 1: ENSURE MEANS - ENSURE FAMILIES AND
YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE SECURE LIVELIHOODS.

Our livelihood improvement programming addresses the first and most
fundamental threat to children: poverty. By helping families and young
people lift themselves out of poverty and build sustainable financial
security, they are able to meet all of their children's basic needs without
putting them at risk (eg needing them to work or marry). The knock on
effect of increasing womens' financial security is increased agency and
influence in decisions affecting them, their children and their communities.

STRATEGIC GOAL 2: BUILD MOTIVE - CREATE CHILD
CHAMPION COMMUNITIES THAT PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF
ALL CHILDREN.

Social Behaviour Change (SBC) is at the heart of AfriKids' core strategic
programming, recognising that change will not happen unless people want
it and drive it themselves. Through public campaigning and engagement
like community-wide durbars (festivals), drama, music and dance,
sectional talks, participatory learning (PLA) sessions and radio discussions,
we build the case (and belief it is possible) to secure children’s rights,
motivating community members to take ownership of development and
hold each other and duty bearers (like schools and authorities) to account.

STRATEGIC GOAL 3: CREATE OPPORTUNITY - ENSURE
ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION, CHILD PROTECTION AND
HEALTH SERVICES.

Education, child protection and health services in poor, rural communities
with lower political influence are often under-resourced and inadequate.
Working collaboratively with formal stakeholders, we help train, resource
and strengthen public services including schools, healthcare facilities and
child protection systems, to improve quality, accessibility and inclusion for
all children.

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LEARNING FROM 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

In 2022, we celebrated AfriKids’ 20th anniversary, and took this milestone as
an opportunity to reflect on our journey so far, and consider the road ahead,
always asking ourselves how we can make the most impact for children.

From this process of reflection emerged, two clear things emerged:

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That the thing we are best at it is working respectfully with
communities to help them unlock their own power for change.

Ensuring education is the best way for us to impact children’s lives
for the better now, and well into the future, offering them the most
sustainable route out of poverty and to building the brilliant future they
deserve.

And from this, we have developed our plan for the future: Rise Up.

UNLOCKING THE POWER OF COMMUNITIES
INTRODUCING ‘RISE UP’

At AfriKids, we believe that no child should be left behind — and that
the key to transforming education lies not just within schools, but within
communities themselves.

That’s why we are launching RISE UP, our bold new flagship initiative to
tackle the deepening learning crisis in rural Ghana. Despite growing access
to education, too many children still leave school without basic literacy,
numeracy, and life skills. RISE UP is our answer: an ambitious, community-
led model designed to create lasting change from the ground up.

RISE UP empowers parents, schools, and entire communities to become
champions of children’s learning. It equips families with the tools they
need to support education at home, strengthens schools to work in real
partnership with parents, and mobilises communities to take responsibility
for improving and sustaining quality education. Through new parent
learning groups, school-community engagement strategies, community-
managed education funds, and the leadership of local champions, RISE UP
will drive a cultural shift that puts children’s learning at the heart of every
community.

Our vision is simple but powerful: communities that not only send their
children to school, but that actively invest in and demand a quality
education for every child — including girls, children with disabilities, and the
most marginalised.

We are not building schools or delivering traditional classroom
interventions. We are building movements — igniting a groundswell of local
leadership, pride, and responsibility that will sustain education gains long
after external support moves on.

RISE UP has the potential to be a game-changer for Ghana — and a model
for community-led education transformation across Africa. We are proud
to be at the forefront of this work and excited to bring on new trustees who
share our belief in the power of communities to lead change.

The journey ahead is ambitious, challenging, and full of promise — and we
invite you to be part of it.

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