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Private Education Foundation Ghana (LGB)

Unlocking Potential.
Shaping Futures.

A Ghana-based nonprofit Organisation dedicated to empowering person(s) including corporate executives and leaders for lifelong success through holistic education, mentoring, and career guidance.

Great leaders never stop learning
6+Core Activities
100%Commitment
NationwideImpact Focus
FutureReady Leaders

Holistic Growth

Founders Message

Nurturing excellence, strengthening human capital.

PEF Ghana is a Ghana-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to empowering individuals, institutions, and communities through leadership development, strategic capacity-building, and transformative learning. We exist to nurture excellence, strengthen human capital, and support people at every stage of their personal, academic, and professional journey.

Our work is driven by a strong commitment to building leaders, inspiring innovation, and helping organisations and individuals unlock their full potential. Through tailored programs and targeted interventions, PEF Ghana provides practical solutions that address real human-capacity challenges within Ghana’s education, corporate, and social sectors.

We invite you to join us on this journey as we work together to shape lives, strengthen institutions, and promote excellence across Ghana and beyond.

— Founders Private Education Foundation Ghana

What We Do

PEF Ghana delivers impact through four interconnected focus areas:

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Executive Support

We equip leaders with the strategic insight, governance tools, and leadership expertise necessary to guide institutions effectively. Our executive programs strengthen decision-making, enhance organisational efficiency, and support ethical and impactful leadership across sectors.

2

Tertiary Education Support

We partner with universities and tertiary institutions to promote academic excellence, student development, and employability. Through mentoring, workshops, training sessions, and institutional support, we help shape the next generation of leaders and professionals.

3

Corporate & Professional Programs

We offer customised training and professional development solutions that elevate workplace performance and organisational culture. PEF Ghana supports companies, SMEs, and public-sector institutions with capacity-building that improves productivity, professionalism, and long-term growth.

4

Personal Development & Career Support

We empower individuals to build confidence, develop essential life skills, and achieve meaningful career progress. Our personal development initiatives provide guidance, coaching, and tools for young professionals, graduates, and job seekers aspiring to reach higher levels of success.

Our Commitment

"At PEF Ghana, we believe in the power of people. By investing in human capacity, we contribute to stronger institutions, more resilient communities, and a more progressive nation. Our commitment is to deliver impactful, practical, and sustainable empowerment that transforms lives and strengthens society."

Leadership Profile
Prof. Samuel Lartey

Prof. Samuel Lartey

Country Lead & Global Research Director

Prof. Lartey is a recognized expert in Financial Technology, Cybersecurity, and Governance. Known affectionately as the “Accidental Professor” due to his dynamic blend of corporate and academic expertise, he provides strategic advisory support for global private and public institutions.

A prolific author and thought leader, he has worked with prestigious institutions including Barclays Bank, Stanbic Bank, and the Chartered Institute of Bankers. At PEF Ghana, he leads our research initiatives, driving evidence-based interventions for youth development.

Leadership Profile
René Carayol (MBE)

René Carayol (MBE)

Global Leadership Speaker & Executive Coach

Former senior executive: at various times he worked at Marks & Spencer, served as Systems Director at PepsiCo, and became Managing Director at IPC Media — where he played a key role in a major buy-out.

Today he is a world-renowned leadership speaker, executive coach and author, focusing on inclusive leadership, corporate culture, transformation and personal strengths. He’s written several influential books, including Corporate Voodoo and SPIKE: What Are You Great At? — where he encourages people to identify their unique strengths and lead accordingly.

In recognition of his service to business and his contributions to leadership and inclusion, he was awarded an MBE in 2004.

Leadership Profile
Hon. Margaret Mwanakatwe

Hon. Margaret Mwanakatwe

Business Executive & Banker

Hon. Margaret Mwanakatwe is a business executive and banker, with a professional career spanning over twenty years.

She has been a banking chief executive in her native Zambia, Ghana, and Uganda and a senior executive at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) in Nigeria.

Flagship Initiative

The University of Success

A holistic personal, corporate and tertiary development pathway that equips learners with the mindset, skills, and opportunities to not just survive, but thrive.

More Than Just Grades

While academic excellence is vital, it is not enough. Our model focuses on the "Whole Learner," bridging the gap between school and the real world through a structured curriculum of life skills and exposure.

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Personal Mastery

Goal-setting, self-discovery, and emotional intelligence.

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Soft Skills & Leadership

Communication, critical thinking, and responsible citizenship.

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Entrepreneurship

Financial literacy, business exposure, and innovation.

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Career Readiness

Employability skills, CV building, and world-of-work transition.

Student graduating from University of Success

Future-Ready Leaders

Graduates emerge confident, skilled, and ready to contribute to Ghana's development.

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Our Six Core Activities

The Foundation focuses on evidence-based interventions that strengthen learning, nurture talent and support lifelong development.

STEM Learning
Focus Area

Innovation & STEM

Collaborative Seminar
Focus Area

Capacity Building

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Education, Career Guidance & Pathway Support

Providing structured career counselling, academic pathway coaching, tertiary transition support, and skills mapping to help learners make informed education and career decisions.

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Learning Support, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment

Delivering after-school programmes, literacy and numeracy clinics, STEM clubs, and digital learning support to boost academic performance.

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Mentoring and Personal Development Programmes

Connecting learners with trained mentors, life coaches and role models who guide them in leadership, character development, and emotional intelligence.

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University of Success Programme (Holistic Success Model)

Operating a structured youth development pathway that combines goal-setting, personal mastery, soft-skills training, entrepreneurship exposure and career readiness.

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School and Community Support Interventions

Enhancing learning environments through teacher development workshops, provision of learning materials, and community engagement.

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Scholarships, Welfare Support & Opportunities Linkages

Offering scholarships, bursaries, educational materials, and linking learners to internships, apprenticeships and university opportunities.

Professional Services

Strategic Solutions

Comprehensive development and finance solutions tailored for individuals, corporations, and educational institutions.

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Personal Development and Finance

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Corporate Development and Finance

3

Tertiary Development and Finance

4

Educational Development and Finance

5

Research and Publications

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Mastermind Alliance Services

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Private and Security Services

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Other Services

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All service requests should be directed to our dedicated channels below.

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Immediate response for service inquiries.

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Direct line: 023 390 9046

Contact Us

We're open to all partnerships

Whether you are a school, a parent, or a potential partner, we would love to hear from you.

Request for Honorary Membership

Join a prestigious network of individuals and institutions committed to shaping the future of education in Ghana. Explore our membership categories below.

Membership Categories

  • 1

    Institutional Members

    For registered private schools, colleges, and training institutions seeking support, advocacy, and development programs.

  • 2

    Corporate Members

    For companies and professional organisations that partner to support educational innovation, infrastructure, or capacity building.

  • 3

    Professional Members

    For educators, administrators, consultants, and academic professionals committed to advancing private education standards.

  • 4

    Affiliate Members

    For NGOs, associations, and international organisations collaborating with PEFG on research, advocacy, or community projects.

  • 5

    Student Members

    For students in teacher-training colleges, universities, or educational programs who seek mentorship and professional development.

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    Honorary Members

    For distinguished individuals recognised for exceptional contributions to education in Ghana.

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    Donor & Patron Members

    For individuals or institutions that provide financial, material, or strategic support towards PEFG’s mission.

Become a Member

Whether you are applying for Institutional Membership or being nominated for Honorary Membership, we invite you to start the process today.

Honorary Membership is by nomination or invitation only.