Empowering Africa
& the Diaspora
We create pathways for Africans and people of African descent to shape their own future — through education, economic development, and community empowerment.
A Dynamic Framework for
Growth & Development
To empower Africans and people of African descent to shape their own future and enhance their overall quality of life by creating and facilitating a dynamic framework for growth and development.
Dignity & Inclusion
Full inclusion in global society — free from racism, xenophobia, and discrimination of any kind.
Cultural Pride
Preserving and celebrating the rich heritage of African peoples while building bridges between the continent and the diaspora.
Measurable Impact
Every program, every initiative, every dollar is tracked and measured against real outcomes in real communities.
7 Focus Areas.
3 Communities.
One Mission.
Education
School renovations, digital literacy, scholarships, teacher training, and HBCU/PBI-Ghana exchange programs across three target communities.
Economic & Workforce Development
Kemetyu Farms (moringa, hemp, coconuts, traditional herbs), vocational training, small business incubation, and value-added processing in rural Ghana.
Community Planning & Development
Tameri District mixed-use development with housing from affordable to luxury, Village-in-a-Box, water & sanitation infrastructure, solar power, and the Village Assessment Framework.
From Crossroads to Queens:
The Wade Legacy in Ghana
In 1965, Juanita "Mama Yaa" Wilson became the first in the family to set foot in Ghana as a college exchange student with the organization Crossroads. That journey ignited a lifelong bond with the land and its people. She would go on to become Nana Yaa Asantewaa I, the Nkosuohemaa (Development Queen Mother) of Bonkwaso in the Ashanti Region.
Her niece, Titilayo Akua I. Smith (Nana Akua Otubea Baah, Mampong Nkosuohemea), carries the torch as Development Queen Mother of Mampong Akuapem and President & CEO of KGEDC LBG. And Mama Yaa's own daughter, Mashariki Wilson (Nana Yaa Asantewaa II), was recently enstooled as Nkosuohemaa of Aworokurom — continuing the family's tradition of service and leadership in Ghana.
Mama Yaa passed away in 2022, but her legacy lives on through the work of KGEDC and the communities she helped connect across the Atlantic.
Juanita "Mama Yaa" Wilson
Nana Yaa Asantewaa I · Bonkwaso
Titilayo Akua I. Smith
Nana Akua Otubea Baah, Mampong Nkosuohemea · Mampong
Mashariki Wilson
Nana Yaa Asantewaa II · Aworokurom
Roots in Mampong
Three generations of the Wade family in Ghana — from grandparents William & Doris Wade to the present day.
With Schoolmates at C.U.P.S.
The Wade family legacy
Childhood in Mampong
From the Diaspora to
the Motherland
With roots spanning 60 years of family legacy in Ghana and 30+ years of professional experience in community development, KGEDC bridges the gap between Africa and its diaspora.
Mampong Akuapem
Eastern RegionA historic town with 15 surrounding villages. Home to Nana Akua Otubea Baah (Titilayo Smith), Mampong Nkosuohemea and Mampong's Development Queen Mother. Tameri District development, school renovations, digital literacy programs, cultural preservation, and the "Cocoa City" rebranding initiative.
Aworowa Techiman
Bono East RegionAgricultural development, cashew value chain, vocational training, and community infrastructure.
Aworokurom
Ashanti RegionHajia Zeinab Jawo School renovation, community assessment, and sustainable development planning. Home to Nkosuohemaa Mashariki Wilson (Nana Yaa Asantewaa II), Aworokurom's Development Queen Mother.
Nteasee House
Bed & Breakfast
Ghana's first Afrofuturistic boutique bed & breakfast in East Legon, Accra. Every stay directly funds KGEDC's programs in education, community development, and economic empowerment.
Meet Our Board
A diverse team of professionals from the US, Ghana, and Benin, united by a shared commitment to African empowerment.
Building Together
Let's Build
Something Together
Whether you represent a foundation, corporation, government agency, or you're an individual passionate about African development — we'd love to hear from you.
Headquarters
28 Ofori Tibo Ave., East Legon, Accra, Ghana
Phone
+233 55-959-8637