MYO Global Organization

What MYO Global Organization does

MYO Global Organization is a Ghana-based non-profit founded in 2021, headquartered in Cantonments, Accra, with a stated vision of empowering more than 15 million African youths. The organization runs a portfolio of community-driven social impact programs across health (Pad the Girl menstrual hygiene initiative, Buu O Forfor breast cancer awareness and health screenings), education (Reading Clubs using MISCUE Analysis, Start Right Youth Conference on investment literacy), environment (MYO Goes Green tree planting), mental health (Mental Health Talk Party), and thought leadership (Nyansakasa, an Akan-language 'words of wisdom' initiative). All programs are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries, primarily Ghanaian youth, school children, and market women.

The organization's business model is donation- and in-kind-contribution-dependent, with no revenue-generating products, pricing, or fee structures. Funding comes from individual donors (e.g., Madam Rosetta Asmah, Mr. Boateng), corporate sponsors (Goldridge Holdings, Cocoa Processing Company, Strategic Mobilisation Limited), in-kind contributors (TastyTom, Fortune Rice, Labadi Beach Hotel), and media/strategic partners (Happy FM, YFM, GTV, Forestry Commission, Ga East Municipal Hospital). Go-to-market is community-led, with programs delivered directly through school visits, market outreach, sponsored events, and a volunteer/advocate network.

MYO Global operates with a lean team of 8 employees and is led by Founding Chairman Prof. Douglas Boateng. There is no proprietary technology platform; the organization has no app, API, or digital product. All programming is in-person and event-based within Ghana, with no disclosed expansion to other countries. The organization aligns its initiatives with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3, 4, 9, 13, 15) and positions itself as a nonpartisan, all-inclusive movement aimed at long-term mindset change among African youth.

Name

MYO Global Organization

Legal name

MYO Global

Website

https://myoglobal.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MYO Global Organization is a Ghana-based non-profit founded in 2021 that delivers free community programs in health, education, environment, and youth empowerment to Ghanaian youth, school children, and market women, funded by donations, corporate sponsors, and in-kind contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development and Social Impact Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAIAGAA

Community Development & Social Impact Programs

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Service Learning, Volunteering & Gap Year Programs

SECONDARYEDADALAB

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Partnerships, Intergovernmental & NGO Programs

SECONDARYHLAJAKAG

Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

SECONDARYHLAJAOAG

Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Partnerships

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health Initiatives & Partnerships

Keywords

• Youth empowerment programs
• Menstrual hygiene initiatives
• Community health screenings
• Environmental tree planting
• Literacy reading clubs

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and In-Kind Contributions: As a non-profit organization, MYO Global relies entirely on donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and partners. Revenue comes in the form of cash donations and in-kind contributions such as sanitary products, food items, and venue support for events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MYO Global is a Ghanaian non-profit foundation that designs and delivers free community-driven social impact programs targeting African youth. Its core offerings include menstrual hygiene support (Pad the Girl), breast cancer awareness and free health screenings (Buu O Forfor), tree planting and environmental action (MYO Goes Green), school-based literacy clubs (Reading Clubs), mental health awareness events, and investment education conferences (Start Right), all funded by donations and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

MYO Global is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of youth empowerment and social impact programs rather than a commercial technology product. The core offering consists of community-driven initiatives focused on youth development in Ghana: the Pad the Girl Project (menstrual hygiene), Buu O Forfor (health screening), MYO Goes Green (environmental), Reading Clubs (literacy), Mental Health Talk Party (wellness), and Start Right Youth Conference (investment education). Nyansakasa serves as the thought leadership initiative. These programs are aligned with various UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nyansakasa: An MYO initiative, Akan for 'words of wisdom'. A means to assist with mindset change to help shape and build the DESIRED FUTURE for Africa through sharing inspirational quotes and wisdom.

Products and services

• Pad the Girl Project Menstrual hygiene initiative combating period poverty in Ghana by providing sanitary pads to schoolgirls on a monthly basis, combined with education on menstrual hygiene and self-care during menstrual cycles. Targeted at young girls in basic schools such as Dodowa Basic A School.
• Buu O Forfor Breast cancer awareness and family planning sensitization program offering free health screenings—including breast cancer screening, blood pressure checks, malaria tests, sugar level checks, blood type tests, and blood donations—delivered to market women and Kayaye in Ghana.
• MYO Goes Green Environmental conservation and reforestation program involving tree planting exercises at schools and communities to combat deforestation and promote environmental awareness, aligned with UN SDGs 13 (Climate Action) and 15 (Life on Land).
• Reading Clubs Initiative School-based literacy enhancement program using MISCUE Analysis for reading assessment to improve reading habits, comprehension, and vocabulary among children aged 7-10 years in Ghanaian public basic schools.
• Mental Health Talk Party Mental health awareness event series featuring discussions and guest speakers aimed at destigmatizing mental health issues among Ghanaian youth and promoting well-being, aligned with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being).
• Start Right Youth Seminar/Conference Youth empowerment conference featuring successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders that covers investment opportunities, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy for Ghanaian youth, with attendees from tertiary institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pad the Girl initiative launched May 26, 2023 at Dodowa Basic A School
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ga East Municipal HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner collaborating on health screening events. Ga East Municipal Hospital provides medical professionals, health officers, and facilities for breast cancer awareness, health screenings, and family planning sensitization programs. Joint initiatives include the Buu O Forfor event providing free health checks for market women.
• Happy FMcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for event coverage and community outreach. Happy FM provides radio host (Philip Adjeley-Bi-Darku) for event entertainment and hype sessions. The station covers events and helps reach wider audience for health awareness campaigns.
• YFM (Youth FM)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth radio station partner for the Start Right Youth Seminar. YFM co-organized the conference, provided moderation (Cassandra, Host of Money Hub), and contributed to youth engagement. Joint effort to equip young Ghanaians with investment knowledge.
• TastyTomminorOthersFood product sponsor for Buu O Forfor breast cancer awareness event, providing products for cooking competition.
• Fortune RiceminorOthersRice product sponsor for Buu O Forfor event cooking competition.
• YTVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelevision partner sponsoring Buu O Forfor event.
• Sankofa Natural SpicesminorOthersSpice product sponsor for cooking competition at health awareness event.
• FrytolminorOthersCooking oil sponsor for Buu O Forfor event cooking competition.
• Labadi Beach HotelminorOthersEvent venue sponsor providing space for Start Right Youth Conference. Provided breakfast and lunch vouchers for raffle prizes.
• Global Media AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for Start Right Youth Conference providing coverage support.
• GTVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment television network serving as media partner for youth conference coverage.
• Hajia Nazifa (Ga East Municipal Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth officer from Ga East Municipal Hospital who collaborates on Pad the Girl initiative, providing menstrual hygiene education and health guidance to young girls at Dodowa Basic A School.
• Forestry CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment forestry partner for MYO Goes Green tree planting initiative. Provided seedlings, horticulturist expertise (Mr. John), and technical guidance for Green Ghana Day tree planting at La Anglican B Primary School.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Global Citizen: International advocacy organization mobilizing youth around UN SDGs and global development goals. Comparable in its SDG-aligned framing and youth-driven advocacy model, though operates primarily as a campaign platform rather than direct program delivery.
• Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO): Large international development NGO delivering education, health, and livelihoods programs in multiple African countries through volunteer-driven models. Comparable broad multi-sector portfolio and volunteer-led delivery approach, though operating at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• BRAC International: Large international development organization operating multi-sector programs (education, health, economic empowerment) across Africa and Asia. Comparable in combining community-based delivery with multi-sector programming, though at vastly greater scale and with proven M&E infrastructure.

Emerging players

• African Leadership University: Pan-African network of tertiary institutions focused on developing African leaders and entrepreneurs. Compares to MYO's focus on youth investment knowledge, entrepreneurship training, and leadership development, though at the higher-education stage.

Direct peers

• Worldreader: International non-profit focused on improving literacy in developing countries, including extensive programs in Ghana and other African countries. Directly comparable to MYO Global's Reading Clubs initiative using school-based literacy interventions.
• African Leadership Academy: South Africa-based residential institution developing African youth leaders through mentorship, entrepreneurship, and leadership training. Highly comparable to MYO's Start Right Youth Conference focus on investment knowledge and youth leadership development.
• Restless Development: Youth-led development organization running community-based education, health, and civic engagement programs across Africa and Asia. Closely comparable community-led, volunteer-driven non-profit model with similar multi-sector program breadth.
• Tony Elumelu Foundation: Africa-wide philanthropic program funding youth entrepreneurship, training, and empowerment across all 54 African countries. Directly comparable to MYO Global's pan-African youth empowerment mission, although at materially larger scale.

Regional players

• Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator: South Africa-based non-profit bridging unemployed youth to employment through training, mentorship, and job-placement programs. Comparable to MYO's youth empowerment, mentorship, and investment-knowledge mandate, though serving a different national market.
• Education Africa: South African non-profit supporting education and youth development programs across multiple African countries. Compares to MYO's education and youth empowerment mandate, though focused primarily on scholarship, vocational training, and tertiary access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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