Mr Debrah Bekoe Isaac, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of As I Grow NGO, has been honoured with the prestigious Sankofa Pan-African Excellence Award for Social and Humanitarian Service 2025, in recognition of his exceptional commitment to community development and social transformation across Ghana.
The award was presented at a colourful ceremony held at the National Theatre in Accra, bringing together dignitaries, development practitioners, civil society leaders, and humanitarian advocates from across the continent.
The recognition celebrates Mr. Debrah Bekoe Isaac’s years of selfless service, passion for development, and unwavering dedication to improving the lives of people in deprived and rural communities.
Through As I Grow NGO, Mr. Debrah Bekoe Isaac has led numerous life-changing interventions targeting some of Ghana’s most pressing social challenges.
His work has strongly focused on women empowerment in underserved communities, providing skills training, mentorship, and economic support to help women achieve financial independence and social confidence.
Education has also been a central pillar of his humanitarian efforts where he has supported schools in deprived areas with learning materials, assisted needy students, and consistently advocated for equal access to quality education, with special emphasis on girl-child education.
His interventions have helped keep many girls in school, offering them hope and opportunities for a better future.
In communities where teenage pregnancy remains a critical concern, Mr. Debrah Bekoe Isaac has championed advocacy campaigns promoting awareness, education, and responsible life choices among young people.
His commitment to protecting the future of the girl child has earned him admiration from both beneficiaries and stakeholders.
Recognizing agriculture as the backbone of Ghana’s economy, As I Grow NGO has also extended support to smallholder farmers through capacity-building initiatives and resource support aimed at improving productivity and livelihoods.
In addition, the organization has contributed significantly to public health by facilitating access to safe drinking water through borehole projects, benefiting thousands of households in deprived communities.
Speaking at the awards ceremony, Mr. Debrah Bekoe Isaac dedicated the Pan-African honour to the communities he serves, the volunteers of As I Grow NGO, and the partners who have supported the organisation’s mission over the years.
In a media interaction, he expressed gratitude to his team members, donors, and sponsors, noting that the journey of As I Grow NGO has been sustained by shared commitment and collaboration, adding that, the achievements of the NGO are the result of collective effort, not individual strength.
He used the opportunity to call on Ghanaians to refocus attention on the wellbeing and development of rural communities, reaffirming that As I Grow NGO will continue to champion the cause of deprived communities within the scope of its humanitarian operations.
Meanwhile, As I Grow NGO itself has also received national recognition, being named Humanitarian Leadership and Child Development Organisation of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Global Peace Ambassadors Awards.
The ceremony, organised by Global Peace Ambassadors Awards (AIM Ghana) in collaboration with the National Peace Council, was held at the British Council in Accra and attracted prominent leaders, peace advocates, civil society organisations, development partners and stakeholders from across the country.
The award recognises As I Grow NGO’s outstanding contributions to humanitarian service, child development and community empowerment, particularly in marginalised and underserved communities.
Over the years, the organisation has distinguished itself through impactful initiatives in education support, child protection advocacy, youth empowerment, women empowerment, health outreach and community development.
Presenting the award, the organisers commended the NGO for its people-centered approach, strong grassroots presence, and consistent advocacy for peace, social justice and sustainable development.
The citation highlighted the organization’s role in reducing vulnerability and restoring hope in communities where access to basic social services remains limited.
Receiving the award, Mr. Debrah Bekoe Isaac expressed heartfelt appreciation to the organizers and partners, describing the recognition as renewed motivation to do even more for vulnerable children and families across Ghana.
He dedicated the honour to community volunteers, donors, partners, and all stakeholders who continue to support the organization’s vision.
“This recognition reaffirms our belief that investing in children and humanity is the foundation for lasting peace and national development,” he stated, while reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to expanding its interventions and impact.
The 2025 Global Peace Ambassadors Awards celebrates individuals and organisations whose work significantly contributes to peace building, humanitarian service, leadership, and national development.
The double recognition of Mr. Debrah Bekoe Isaac and As I Grow NGO further cements their position as leading champions of humanitarian leadership, child development and sustainable community transformation in Ghana and beyond.
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