Head Office
No. 8 Klunye Adjele Street
East Legon, Accra – Ghana
What We Do
The Africa Initiative Impact Program (AIIP) is entering Ghana with a clear mission: to make quality housing a reality for thousands of families who have long been left behind by conventional construction. This isn't a short-term project it's a long-term commitment to one of West Africa's most vibrant nations.
Built different — nanotechnology that changes what's possible
At the heart of AIIP's programme is a pioneering nanotechnology construction platform. Nano-engineered materials make homes stronger, longer-lasting, and significantly more affordable to build than anything traditional methods can offer. Buildings are prefabricated and assembled at speed cutting construction time by up to 60%. And because materials will be manufactured locally right here in Sierra Leone, the benefits stay in the country.
Active Programs
Jewel In The Street Program (JITSP)
Context: A life-transforming initiative designed to uplift vulnerable girls and women—especially head porters (Kayayei), street hawkers, domestic escapees, and economically displaced young women—by restoring their dignity and helping them realize their potential.
Scope: Identify and rescue; rehabilitate and heal; skill and educate; mentor and empower; reintegrate and sustain.
Outcome: Empowered, skilled, and confident contributors to Africa's development through training, mentorship, and structured reintegration.
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