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About us

Ageing with Dignity and Respect

Our Story

The roots of the Active Ageing Initiative (AGI) are deeply personal. Founded by Brenda and Kwame, two migrants from Ghana living in the UK, AGI was born out of their frustrations and worries for their older parents back home. Witnessing the challenges of ageing without adequate community support, they envisioned a world where every older person could age with dignity and respect.

Moved by their experiences, Brenda and Kwame embarked on a mission to transform the care of older people in developing nations. AGI symbolises their commitment to creating a community that uplifts and empowers older people, ensuring they are celebrated, not forgotten. It's a tribute to their parents and every older person seeking to lead a fulfilled life.

Through compassion, innovation, and partnership, AGI stands as a beacon of hope, driving change and redefining what it means to age actively. Join us in this heartfelt journey towards a future where every older person finds joy, purpose, and connection.

founders
Brenda and Kwame

Milestones

Initiative Ideation

The spark of AGI, where the vision to enrich older people's lives through active ageing, was born and moulded into a tangible mission.

Jan '22

Kickstarter Award

Recognition and funding received to explore AGI's viability in Ghana, marking the first step towards turning our vision into reality.

Nov '22

Idea Validation

We conducted crucial stakeholder consultations in Ghana, refining and affirming AGI's necessity and potential for positive impact.

Dec '22

Venture Further Award

AGI's innovative approach earned us the top prize in the Social Enterprise category, fuelling our momentum.

May '23

Pilot Study

We have successfully implemented our pilot in two communities in Ghana, Winneba and Techimantia, laying the groundwork for future expansion.

Dec '23 - Jan '24

Next Steps

Actively seeking funding to broaden our reach, aiming to deepen and expand our initial pilot's success.

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The AGI Framework: A Blueprint for Change

The Team Behind AGI

our team

Florence Fosuaa Poku

Proj. & Operations Mgt.