About Us
Dr. Kenneth Elvis Anewenah was a successful entrepreneur and Chief Executive of MyTurn Ltd and Lesken Enterprise who took great interest in serving humanity. Ken supported numerous individuals and groups in pursuit of their education. Ken and his organizations regularly donated to, and supported a number of causes and initiatives in line with his philosophy.
Ken’s philanthropy spanned the length and breadth of Ghana and beyond. He gave back to the communities that nurtured him, and Ken’s works touched many lives whilst he was alive. In furtherance of his philanthropic works, the Anewenah Family has set up the Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Foundation to honor his memory and to continue his legacy.
Vision
The Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Foundation envisions a world where all individuals and communities have the opportunity to realize their dreams in a more impactful and sustainable way.
Mission
To honor and maintain KEN’s commitment to positively impact the lives of the less privileged/marginalized in society. The foundation is dedicated to the principle that all individuals have the right to healthcare, food, and especially education. The Foundation seeks to advance these goals by identifying brilliant but needy students and supporting them to achieve their educational dreams, as well as supporting less privileged and or marginalized individuals and communities.
OUR CORE VALUES
COMPASSION
- Treating others with respect, kindness, empathy, and understanding.
- Demonstrating selflessness and a genuine concern for the well-being of individuals and communities.
- Taking action to alleviate suffering and address social issues; including through advocacy.
EQUITY
- Fairness and Justice: Promote fairness and justice by addressing systemic barriers and disadvantages faced by marginalized individuals and communities.
- Inclusivity and Diversity: Value and actively seek to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and identities, ensuring their representation and participation.
- Targeted Support: Provide targeted resources and support to mitigate disparities and bridge gaps, focusing on those who face additional challenges due to their gender or socioeconomic
- Systemic Change: Advocate for policy reforms, challenge discriminatory practices, and work towards systemic change to create equal opportunities and dismantle barriers.
- Collaboration and Partnerships: Collaborate with stakeholders, affected communities, policymakers, and other organizations to build alliances and work collectively towards equity.
INTEGRITY
- Acting with honesty, transparency, and ethical principles.
- Upholding strong moral and ethical standards in all actions and decisions.
- Being accountable for one’s actions and taking responsibility for any mistakes.
- Being authentic and true to one’s self.
SUSTAINABILITY
- Promoting practices that ensure the long-term well-being of people, society, and the environment.
- Balancing present needs with future considerations.
- Supporting initiatives that promote social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
OBJECT
- Establish need based tuition grants to support disenfranchised talented candidates with a focus on widening participation for the girl child.
- Establish scholarly awards in select institutions.
- Care for the elderly/orphanages and other people in need.
- Support development projects in deprived communities.
- Other similar worthwhile causes.