About Us

Dream Shapers Foundation is a Ghana-based nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainable community development, environmental regeneration, promoting and Sustaining Quality Education, Children and youth empowerment. With a firm belief in grassroots participation and innovation, the Foundation has led multiple initiatives across the country that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on Equitable Quality Education, Climate Action, Clean Energy, Sanitation, and Responsible Consumption.

Vision

To create a just, inclusive, and empowered society where women, youth, and marginalized groups actively lead and shape sustainable development in their communities.

Mission

To empower underserved populations—especially women and youth—through education, skills development, civic engagement, and environmental sustainability initiatives that promote gender equality, social justice, and community-led transformation.

GOALS

To support community-led solutions to environmental and sanitation challenges.
To empower youth and women with skills and opportunities for meaningful livelihoods.
To promote circular economy practices and reduce plastic pollution.
To foster partnerships for clean and affordable energy production in rural communities.
To create replicable models for sustainable development across underserved regions.

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To implement waste management and recycling initiatives that turn waste into economic value.
To reclaim and restore degraded land and natural resources through afforestation and conservation efforts.
To train local communities in green entrepreneurship and environmental stewardship.
To engage communities in climate action awareness and SDG advocacy.
To collaborate with government, private sector, and development partners to scale impact-driven projects.
To monitor and evaluate the long-term impact of projects on Education, Health, Environment, and Livelihoods

In recent years, Dream Shapers Foundation has developed a strong track record in waste recycling, land reclamation, and eco-entrepreneurship, including:

Community-Based Recycling Initiatives: The Foundation has designed and piloted source-based waste segregation and recycling models in peri-urban and rural communities, promoting education on plastic waste and providing economic incentives for collection and reuse.
Land Reclamation and Reforestation: In partnership with Ohakk 2 Consults Limited and private sector actors, Dream Shapers Foundation co-led the successful reclamation of over 10 hectares of degraded land in the Apramprama Forest Reserve, restoring it with diverse indigenous tree species.
Health and Sanitation Campaigns: The Foundation organizes annual health screenings that have exposed sanitation-related challenges in communities like Oteraso, leading to the design of integrated solutions for waste management and public health.
Youth Training and Employment: Through skills development programs, Dream Shapers Foundation has trained hundreds of youth in environmental conservation, recycling entrepreneurship, and alternative energy production.
Stakeholder Collaboration: The Foundation has experience in building multi-sectoral partnerships with local governments, private companies, traditional leaders, and international donors to drive sustainable, community-owned development.