How can you get involved?
At Fafanto Iridana Foundation, we believe that collaboration drives meaningful change. There are many ways you can join us in creating safe, supportive spaces for vulnerable children. Whether through financial contributions, in-kind support, strategic partnerships, or by amplifying our voice, your involvement can make a lasting difference.
Financial Contributions
Support specific projects or sponsor our ongoingwork. Your financial contributions can be directed to infrastructure development, therapeutic programmes, or general operational costs that ensure sustainability.
In Kind Support
Donate equipment, tools, and supplies that are essential for our daily operations. From educational materials to construction supplies, your in-kind donations help us maximise impact whilst minimising costs.
Strategic Partnerships
Support our cause through media coverage, network introductions, and events. Helping us raise awareness expands our reach and increases opportunities for support.
Strategic Partnerships
Engage through co- branding opportunities or by providing skills and wellness programmes. Your expertise can directly benefit the children or enhance our organisational capacity
ABOUT US
Fafanto Iridana Foundation empowers vulnerable children and youth in Ghana through safe spaces, quality education, and mentorship. Founded by Natasha Kessie in 2023, we’re driven by the belief that every child deserves to feel safe, learn, and thrive. Inspired by the Iridana butterfly and the Aya fern, we champion transformation and resilience — turning trauma into opportunity and hope.
About Us
The Fafanto Iridana Foundation supports the rehabilitation and
reintegration of abused vulnerable children housed at the Shelter for
Abused Children in Osu, Accra. Our approach encompasses
comprehensive trauma-informed care, therapeutic support, and skill-
building opportunities that address the holistic needs of each child.
We provide safe communal spaces where children can heal and grow
in a structured, supportive environment. Our dedicated team works
tirelessly to restore dignity, hope, and normalcy to lives that have been
disrupted by trauma.
Our Current Initiatives
At Fafanto Iridana Foundation, we are committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where children can heal, grow, and thrive. Our key priorities focus on transforming spaces and building essential facilities that directly support the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of vulnerable children. Each initiative is designed to foster stability, encourage development, and provide the tools needed for a brighter future.
Our Current Initiatives
At Fafanto Iridana Foundation, we are committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where children can heal, grow, and thrive. Our key priorities focus on transforming spaces and building essential facilities that directly support the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of vulnerable children. Each initiative is designed to foster stability, encourage development, and provide the tools needed for a brighter future.
Creating Safe Spaces
We are renovating and repurposing infrastructure to create dedicated spaces for therapy, play, and learning. These environments are designed to support healing through structured activities and positive interactions, giving children the security they need to process their experiences.
Kitchen and Nutrition Facility
A functional kitchen facility will enable proper nutrition and introduce food-based therapy programmes. Good nutrition is fundamental to physical and cognitive development, whilst cooking activities provide valuable life skills and therapeutic benefits.
Renovation of Staff Quarters
Ensuring healthy work environments for caregivers directly impacts the quality of care children receive. Our dedicated staff deserve facilities that support their wellbeing as they provide round-the-clock support.
Clinical Therapy Room
A dedicated space for psychological and mental health consultations will enable professional therapeutic interventions crucial for trauma recovery and emotional regulation.
Our Partnerships
At Fafanto Iridana Foundation, we believe that meaningful change happens through strong collaboration. We are proud to partner with a number of dedicated organisations that share our vision of creating safe, empowering spaces for children. Through partnerships with the Indian High Commission, the Accra Rotary Club, The Yoga Experience Ghana, and Arteco, we have been able to offer transformative activities and essential services such as art therapy, health screenings, yoga sessions, and professional counselling for the children in our care. These partnerships not only enrich our programmes but also provide holistic support that nurtures healing, growth, and well-being.
In partnership with Educart, we provide art therapy sessions that offer children a creative, safe space to express their emotions and support their healing.
Art Therapy
In collaboration with the Indian High Commission and The Yoga Experience Ghana, we provided yoga sessions that helped children build mindfulness, reduce stress, and develop emotional resilience in a safe, supportive environment.
Yoga
In partnership with the Accra Rotary Club, we conducted health screenings for malaria, hepatitis, and other common health concerns, ensuring early detection and access to essential medical care for the children in our programmes.
Health Screening
We provided counselling services to support the emotional well-being of children, offering them a safe space to process trauma, build resilience, and develop healthy coping skills.
Counselling
OUR PARTNERSHIPS
We are proud to work with these organisations
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