named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Juaben Specialist Eye Institute
State-of-the-art eye care facility under construction in Juaben, Ghana, providing surgical and diagnostic services for cataracts, glaucoma, and pediatric eye conditions, while serving as a training hub for local eye care professionals
Mobile Medical Missions and Outreach Clinics
Temporary medical clinics delivering preventive and primary care services to rural communities in Ghana, focusing on health education, disease prevention, and treatment of common conditions
Wellness Education and Disease Prevention
Community-based public health programs disseminating information on nutrition, sanitation, personal hygiene, and disease prevention across West Africa
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Comprehensive Eye Care Access 2 activities
- Construction and development of the WAHF Eye InstituteAdvancing the construction of a dedicated eye care hospital in Juaben, Ashanti Region, Ghana, with 90% of structural work completed as of latest reports, supported by fundraising efforts including the Walk-A-Thon and a 10-acre land donation from the Juaben Traditional Council.
- Mobile medical missions and outreach clinics for eye careOrganizes and conducts mobile medical missions and outreach clinics to deliver eye care services to underserved rural communities in Ghana.
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Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Community health education and disease prevention programsConducts ongoing public health education initiatives in Juaben and surrounding villages since 2002, focusing on malaria prevention, hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, and infectious disease control, including distribution of 10,000 insecticide-treated bed nets and delivery of health seminars.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Fundraising and awareness eventsHosts annual fundraising and awareness events, including the 3rd Annual Walk-A-Thon, which raised over $15,000 to support the establishment of the WAHF Eye Institute.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Research in basic science, clinical studies, and medicinal plantsSupports and conducts research in basic science, clinical studies, and traditional medicinal plants as part of advancing an academic health culture in West Africa.
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
- Support and operation of a rural health facility in GhanaAdopts and supports a rural health facility in Ghana through recruitment of volunteer medical staff, procurement of medical equipment and supplies, infrastructure improvements, and implementation of malaria prevention and control programs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$68K
Contributions & grants$68K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$77K
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balance sheet
Total assets$15K
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Net assets$15K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -33.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ALEX DONTOH — DIRECTOR
- DR BERNARD OSEI-TUTU — DIRECTOR
- DR WILLIAM O BOAH — DIRECTOR
- KWABINA APPIAH — DIRECTOR
- MIESHA FREMPONG — DIRECTOR
- WESLEY SIMPSON ESQ — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM OWUSU ASANTE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Columbia University Urban Design Lab Partner — Collaborating to design a green hospital for the Eye Institute project.
- Government of Ghana Government — Aligns with national health policy to support private-sector-led healthcare development.
- Hopeline Pregnancy Centers Partner — Board member of Hopeline Pregnancy Centers, which supports women and families in need of pregnancy services.
- Juaben Specialist Eye Institute Partner — Primary facility for delivering specialized eye care and training, central to WAHF's long-term strategy in Ghana.
- Juaben Traditional Council of Ghana Partner — Donated 10 acres of land for the Eye Institute hospital project.
- Ministry of Health (Ghana) Government — Aligns with national health policy directives to expand healthcare access through non-government and private providers.
- WAHF Eye Institute Partner — Entity associated with the West African Health Foundation for eye health infrastructure and services.
- Walk-A-Thon Partner — Event used to announce major project milestones and engage supporters.
- Walk-A-Thon Corporate Sponsors Partner — Provided financial and logistical support for the 3rd Annual Walk-A-Thon event
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven and Culturally Grounded Health Engagementmethodology: culturally_concordant_engagementBy integrating community-driven development and cultural symbolism—such as West African Adinkra traditions—into health promotion, the organization strengthens local ownership and resonance of health messages, because culturally relevant approaches enhance trust, engagement, and sustainability of public health initiatives.
- Permanent Infrastructure and Local Capacity Buildingmethodology: permanent_capacity_buildingBy shifting from temporary medical missions to building permanent, specialized clinical facilities and training local health workers, the organization creates sustainable access to high-quality care and addresses systemic gaps in health service delivery, because locally rooted infrastructure and expertise ensure long-term impact and self-sufficiency.
- Preventive and Primary Care Modelmethodology: preventive_primary_careBy prioritizing preventive and primary-level care, the organization improves population health more successfully and cost-effectively than through reactive or specialized interventions, because early education and accessible frontline services reduce morbidity and mortality at scale in economically distressed regions.