Our Story
In March 2022, Suhaidatu Dramani shared with her friends and fellow feminists her dream to provide a safe and welcoming place for girls living in Teshie, where she was born and raised.
The fourth most populated town in Ghana, Teshie is plagued with various socio-economic challenges of the Ghanaian working class, Suhaidatu understood first-hand the need to carve out and hold space for women and girls within the community. The Good Tree is the realization of that dream.
Our name, The Good Tree, is inspired by the Akan proverb ‘Wo foro dua pa a na yɛpia wo’, meaning, ‘It is when you climb a good tree that you are given a push’.
We empower girls to embrace who they are, shape their future, and go on to change the world!
Our Mission
Our mission is to create safe, empowering spaces where girls can freely express themselves, discover their strengths, and realise their full potential.
We are committed to building a world where everyone can thrive, free from the constraints of gender, class, and identity-based oppression.
Meet The Team
Suhaidatu Dramani
Founder & Advisory Board Member
Suhaida is a feminist activist who wears many hats including producer, graphic designer, researcher and social media manager.
For the past 8 years, she has been driving feminist projects in Ghana and beyond.
She is currently completing a master’s degree in International Entrepreneurship at Hochschule Worms in Germany.
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Joanna Aryee-Atta
Fundraising & Operations Lead
Joanna is a young development professional who is committed to challenging systemic inequalities, focusing on projects that empower women, girls and other marginalised communities.
With a background in International Development and Evaluation, she is a creative problem-solver, with a constructive and analytical mindset. At TGT, she leads efforts to raise funds and streamline operations.
Caris Bondzie
Programs Assistant
Caris is a recent high school graduate with a background in general arts, and is on track to pursue a career in law.
A vibrant member of The Good Tree since its beginning, she recently joined our team to support on delivering programs and managing social media.
Nana Yaa Agyeman
Programs
Coordinator
A vibrant young feminist, Nana Yaa is the main contact person for our girls at the TGT community centre. She ensures that the centre runs smoothly, facilitates programs and activities, and is available to give the girls immediate support as and when they need it.
Nana Yaa is a talented fashion designer, and shares her fashion knowledge and skills with the girls who want to pick up some skills.
Benedicta Y. Azagloh
Legal Compliance Officer
Benedicta is a practising lawyer and digital communications consultant with a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of women, girls and other marginalised communities.
At TGT, she leverages her legal expertise to advocate for and empower our girls.
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Efia Serwah Barning
Partnerships Coordinator
Our resident artist, Efia, is a cultural producer and researcher whose surrealist visual work explores themes around black femininity.
Outside the studio, Efia works to protect the rights of girls, women, and other minorities. At TGT, she fosters valuable relationships with our collaborators. Efia has a background in International Law and Globalisation, and is pursuing a master's degree in Fine Arts.
Sweetie A. Manu
Advisory Board Member
Sweetie is a writer, educator and advocate for the empowerment of girls and women in Ghana.
She is the founder of The Uterus Ninja, a platform that provides reproductive health education and organises menstrual product donations for girls in the Oti region facing period poverty.
You can also find her on Tiktok raising awareness on pressing issues affecting Ghanaian society.
