Dr. Leslie Casely-Hayford named Ghana's Most Outstanding Female in CSR

Dr. Leslie Casely-Hayford, Director of Associates for Change and the Olinga Foundation for Human Development, has been honoured as Ghana's Most Outstanding Female in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at the 10th Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards 2024. The event took place in Accra on July 5, 2024.

The award recognizes Dr. Casely-Hayford's leadership qualities and exceptional dedication to providing quality education research and social development services. She is a strong advocate for best business practices in the sector.

Organised by The Business Executive Magazine Limited, the Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards aim to publicly recognize women in Ghana who have achieved outstanding accomplishments across various sectors, including entrepreneurship, professional fields, corporate management, public institutional leadership, diplomacy, sports, and traditional rulership.

The award elevates Dr. Casely-Hayford to the status of a "SHE ACHIEVER," a top female network platform in Ghana. This executive association, comprising top female CEOs and past Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards winners, provides a platform for members to seek assistance in their fields without incurring costs. It also promotes women's empowerment and amplifies their voices on important social issues.

After receiving the honour, Dr. Casely-Hayford expressed her profound gratitude to God for His guidance, her staff at both Associates for Change and the Olinga Foundation for Human Development, her family, and the Baha'i Community of Ghana for their unwavering support.

She stated that the award reflects her commitment to delivering the highest standards of social development and sets a benchmark for other organizations to follow.

"I really appreciate this recognition. I will continue to work hard to support our communities, children, institutions, and marginalized populations in the best possible ways to achieve higher degrees of social development and prosperity," she said.

Associates for Change is positioning itself as a leader in the education and international development sector with a reputation for high standards of research and development across Africa.

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Associates for Change (AfC) is a Ghanaian-registered research and consulting firm specializing in conducting quantitative and qualitative research in Ghana and other African countries for governments, development partners, and civil society. AfC offers services to a wide range of national and international partners with extensive experience in evaluation and socio-economic analysis on poverty, education, gender equality, child rights/protection, health, governance, and agriculture. Their vision is to "generate policy-relevant research and high-quality consulting services in order to influence social change, equity, and policy reform in Africa." More information can be found on their website http://www.associatesforchange.org and their LinkedIn page.

The Olinga Foundation for Human Development has been developing a scalable model of literacy and teacher training support at the primary school level in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES). They work in over 200 schools across 8 districts in three regions (Western, Eastern, and Greater Accra), providing teacher training, book supplies, and reading clubs. More information can be found on their website https://www.olingafoundation.org