At Give Basic Needs, the strength of our team lies in the passion and diversity of our people. Today, weโre 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 […]
Abbie : Our Inspiring CEO and Program Assistant
Weโre excited to introduce someone who truly embodies our mission every single day โ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข, our passionate and inspiring ๐๐๐, who also actively serves as a ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ. Abbie has been remarkably industrious and deeply devoted to the mission of ๐ซ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐. She leads not only with vision […]
Meet Luke โ A Program Assistant
We’re excited to introduce Luke Colussi, one of the compassionate hearts behind our mission to make basic needs accessible for all. As a Program Assistant at Give Basic Needs, Luke brings a fresh perspective, dedication, and a drive to make a real difference in the world. A recent graduate working as a Certified Occupational Therapy […]
Salam’s Next Chapter as Country Director
Weโre 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
Weโre 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, heโs also a talented photographer and content creator who loves to travel, explore new […]
The Afridev Hand Pump: A Lifeline for Water Access in Rural Ghana
Access to clean water remains a significant challenge in many rural areas, particularly in Africa, where millions lack this basic necessity. Give Basic Needs has taken a hands-on approach to addressing this issue by drilling boreholes in communities across Ghana. One of the critical tools in this effort is the Afridev Hand Pump, a sustainable, […]