Giving Tuesday: Celebrating Meaningful Acts of Generosity

On this ๐†๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐“๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ, we highlight the extraordinary spirit of giving that continues to strengthen our mission of reducing suffering and amplifying happiness by providing essential basic needs to the people who need them most. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐Š๐ฐ๐š๐ค๐ฎ ๐€๐ฌ๐ข๐ž๐๐ฎ-๐๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐š๐ก, a renowned entrepreneur, financial consultant, and philanthropist, for his generous donation […]

Join the Give Basic Needs Health Community on WhatsApp

At Give Basic Needs, we believe that real change begins with connection; the sharing of ideas, experiences, and purpose. Thatโ€™s why weโ€™re launching a new WhatsApp Community for healthcare professionals in Ghana, a space designed to foster collaboration, learning, and collective impact. This initiative brings together doctors, nurses, public health educators, and other healthcare experts […]

Featured media coverage

GhanaWeb and Peacefmonline Feature: Give Basic Needs Steps Up to Support Northern Ghana Amid Funding Challenges

We are delighted to share that our ongoing humanitarian work in Ghana has been featured in recent media coverage by two major outlets, GhanaWeb and Peacefmonline. The featured article, titled โ€œUSAID Funding Cuts Strain Ghanaian Health Sector as Local NGOs Adapt,โ€ provides important context on the growing challenges within Ghanaโ€™s health sector. It highlights how […]

Elaina Colussi: Our Dynamic Program Assistant

At Give Basic Needs, the strength of our team lies in the passion and diversity of our people. Today, weโ€™re excited to spotlight one of the vibrant individuals driving our mission forward: Elaina Colussi, our dynamic Program Assistant. Elaina brings an exceptional blend of creativity, digital savvy, and adaptability, making her a vital part of […]

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Music Festival โ€“ 200+ Gifted

On Sunday, June 22nd, something beautiful happened at the Stadium Club in McCook, IL. We brought together music lovers, supporters, and community members for an unforgettable afternoon at our first-ever music festival and it was nothing short of extraordinary. A Celebration of Music, Community, and Kindness The festival wasnโ€™t just a concert; it was an […]

Big News – Unveiling Our New Identity!

You may have noticed over our past few posts that we’ve made some notable updates to our socials and team, but thatโ€™s not all! We’re incredibly excited to unveil our refreshed brand identity, including a ๐ง๐ž๐ฐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐จ, ๐œ๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ž๐›๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ž!This rebranding represents our evolution and commitment to reduce suffering while maximizing happiness for all. Our […]

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Abbie : Our Inspiring CEO and Program Assistant

Weโ€™re excited to introduce someone who truly embodies our mission every single day โ€” ๐€๐›๐›๐ข๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข, our passionate and inspiring ๐‚๐„๐Ž, who also actively serves as a ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ญ. Abbie has been remarkably industrious and deeply devoted to the mission of ๐ซ๐ž๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š๐ง๐ ๐œ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐š๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐. She leads not only with vision […]

Salam’s Next Chapter as Country Director

Weโ€™re excited to introduce Salam Mahamadu as our new Country Director of Operations and Support in Ghana; a familiar face stepping into a new chapter of leadership. Salam’s journey with us has been nothing short of inspiring. Having served as a Programs Assistant, he played a vital role in delivering impactful projects across Ghana, especially […]

Meet Benjamin โ€“ Our New Multi-Platform Content & Engagement Manager

Weโ€™re excited to welcome Benjamin Alagyira to Give Basic Needs as our new Multi-Platform Content & Engagement Manager! Benjamin is a professional teacher based in Ghana with a strong passion for education and a natural gift for storytelling. Beyond the classroom, heโ€™s also a talented photographer and content creator who loves to travel, explore new […]