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Our Story

About Open Foundation
West Africa

A nonprofit building open knowledge ecosystems across Africa, one community at a time.

OFWA community work
Our Mission

Contribution to the Open Movement

Open Foundation West Africa (OFWA) is dedicated to growing women's participation in open knowledge through training, community hubs, and advocacy across Africa. We believe that when women lead in creating and curating knowledge, entire communities thrive.

Since our founding, we've trained thousands of women in Wikipedia editing, digital skills, and open-source tools — building Africa's representation in the global knowledge commons.

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OFWA in action
Our Goals

What We're Working Towards

What Guides Us

Our Core Values

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Collaboration

We believe in the power of working together — with communities, institutions, and global partners.

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Equity & Inclusion

We center the voices and needs of women, youth, and underserved communities in everything we do.

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Innovation

We embrace creative approaches to solving the challenges of knowledge access and digital equity.

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Transparency

We operate with integrity, openness, and accountability to our communities and supporters.

Leadership

Board Members

Dickson Kojo Anane

Dickson Kojo Anane

Programs Officer

Abena Mensah

Abena Mensah

Executive Director

Kwame Asante

Kwame Asante

Finance Officer

The Team

Staff Members

Ama Owusu

Ama Owusu

Community Manager

Kojo Frimpong

Kojo Frimpong

Communications Lead

Efua Darko

Efua Darko

Training Coordinator

Hubs and Clubs around you

We are growing across West Africa

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Nigeria

Our Footprint

Clubs & Hubs Across Ghana

Click any hub to explore its location on the map and learn more about its work.

Accra Wiki Hub I

Achimota, Greater Accra Region — Flagship hub serving urban Accra. Hosts weekly edit-a-thons and monthly summits.

📍 Flagship Hub
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