SDG 5
Girls Empowerment Through Schools
Leadership, confidence, mentorship and life-skills sessions that help girls lead in their schools and communities.
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Ghana & United States · Founded by Patience Edziah
Empowering women and girls through health, education, and clean water.
We build equitable societies where women and girls lead with confidence, and where everyone can enjoy quality healthcare, safe water, and a healthy, dignified life.
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Communities and organisations screened
Hypertension, diabetes, hepatitis B & C, and BMI
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Female students currently sponsored
One graduated from the University of Ghana
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Communities served by the Ketu North borehole
Gbegbekofe, Torgbeve, Anfoeto, Bedikofe
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More communities targeted for screening in 2026
Extending preventive care across the Volta Region
Our mission
Pateli Health Aid Missions promotes gender equality by empowering women and girls as agents of change in society. Through girl-centred educational programmes, health initiatives, and sustainable water projects, we work to improve lives, foster equitable societies, and build healthy, independent communities.
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Our strategic focus
Three goals, one integrated model
SDG 5 leads our work, integrating SDG 3 on good health and well-being and SDG 6 on clean water and sanitation.
What we do
Current programmes
Practical interventions that directly improve lives across communities in Ghana.
SDG 3
Community Health Screening
Screening for hypertension, diabetes, hepatitis B and C, and BMI — with referrals into primary healthcare.
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Educational Scholarships
Sponsorship that carries girls from senior high school through nursing college and university.
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SDG 6
Community Borehole Water Project
Mechanised boreholes and WASH training in Ketu North, serving four communities with safe drinking water.
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From our founder
“In many parts of Ghana, girls still face barriers that limit access to education, healthcare, and opportunity. When a girl is educated, healthy, and confident, she becomes a powerful force for transformation — in her home, her school, and her community.”
Patience EdziahFounder, public health professional
Meet the teamVoices
Beneficiary spotlights
“Sustained support carried me from secondary school to a University of Ghana degree. I want every girl in my community to know that door is open to her too.”
“The screening found my blood pressure before I ever felt sick. I was referred the same day and I am still on treatment.”
“Our girls used to walk before dawn for water. Now the borehole is here, and they walk to school instead.”
Our partners
Working alongside Rotary and community institutions
Rotary Club of Accra RidgeRotary Club of FrankfortRotary District 9104Community health partners
Stay close to the work
Screening events, borehole progress, and student milestones — a few times a year.
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Every contribution moves a girl closer to school, a community closer to clean water, and a family closer to care.