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De-France Global Initiative Transforming lives through education, youth empowerment, and opportunity creation across Africa.

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About Us

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De-France Global
Initiative.

De-France Global Initiative (DGI) is a forward-thinking, pan-African NGO dedicated to transforming lives and rebuilding learning environments across Africa. We believe that Africa's greatest asset is its people, and by investing directly in education, youth empowerment, and global exposure, we unlock the boundless potential of individuals and entire communities.

Our work spans from rebuilding classrooms and supporting underprivileged students through SchoolRise Africa, to equipping young people with leadership and future-ready skills. By bridging talent to global opportunities, we are not just supporting education we are actively building futures and reshaping the African narrative globally.

Vision, Mission &
Core Values.

01
Our Vision

To see a transformed Africa where every young person has access to quality education, opportunities, and the tools to thrive globally.

02
Our Mission

To empower individuals and communities through education, mentorship, skills development, and global engagement initiatives.

03
Our Values

Integrity · Impact · Innovation · Inclusivity · Collaboration these five principles guide every programme and partnership we pursue.

04
Our Approach

We work directly with communities, governments, and global partners to create sustainable, scalable impact across education, employment, and cultural engagement.

Our Leadership
Team.

Francis Kwabena Arthur
Francis Kwabena Arthur

Bank of Ghana

Derrick Offei Asare
Derrick Offei Asare

Germany

Dr. Christopher Kwaku Dadson
Dr. Christopher Kwaku Dadson

United Kingdom

Samuel Kyeremanteng Arthur
Samuel Kyeremanteng Arthur

United Kingdom

You May Ask

DGI is a pan-African non-governmental organisation (NGO) committed to transforming communities across Africa through classroom infrastructure development, youth skills training, and connecting local talents to global opportunities.

We run five key initiatives: SchoolRise Africa (school rebuilding), Ignite Africa (leadership and business incubation), TalentBridge Hub (career acceleration), Sponsor a Future (scholarships and coaching), and Reimagine Africa (cultural engagement and storytelling).

Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, DGI operates across multiple African nations, collaborating with regional coordinators and global partners in Germany, the United Kingdom, and beyond to maximize local impact.

You can contribute directly through our website's Donate portal, or select a specific project in our Causes section. Sponsoring a student covers their tuition, school supplies, and mentorship support for an entire academic year.

Yes, DGI is a registered NGO. Depending on your country of residence (such as Ghana, the US, or the UK), tax-exempt receipts are provided for all qualified contributions.

We welcome volunteers across education, tech mentoring, event organization, and operations. Visit our "Get Involved" page and fill out the volunteer application form to get started.

DGI is led by a board of seasoned pan-African professionals with diverse backgrounds in banking, healthcare, administration, and international development, operating across Ghana, the UK, and Germany.

We focus on sustainable capacity-building. Rather than temporary aid, we build long-term infrastructure, provide market-ready skills, and create direct links to career-launching opportunities for African youth.

Our programs are funded through a combination of individual public donations, corporate sponsorships, institutional grants, and strategic partnerships with global organizations.

We partner with corporate institutions, educational bodies, and other foundations. Please contact us via info@dgi.org or submit a inquiry on our Partnership page to discuss collaborative projects.

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