JNA Foundation

JNA FOUNDATION

BACKGROUND

The Josephine Nana Adwoa Asmah

Foundation & Empowerment Center

was established as a Christian NGO

in loving memory of Josephine Nana Adwoa

Asmah. Josephine embodied a value-driven

life of leadership, academic excellence, and

compassion. Her untimely passing in a car

accident on December 16, 2024, left a legacy that

the Foundation seeks to honor.

Josephine’s achievements at the Kwame

Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

(KNUST), her impactful roles with the Petroleum

Commission, Tullow Ghana, and Guinness

Ghana, and her devotion as a church leader

and menstrual hygiene advocates inspire the

The foundation’s mission is to empower young women

while addressing critical societal challenges.

MISSION

To empower young women through

education, mentorship, and skills

development rooted in strong values,

while advocating for road safety, menstrual

hygiene, and spiritual upliftment within

underserved communities.

VISION

A society where young women rise

as empowered leaders, driven by

character and vision, to transform their

communities and exemplify compassion

and ethical leadership.

IMPACT GOALS

• Empower at least 50 young women

annually with confidence, character,

and leadership skills.

• Promote spiritual and ethical values

alongside professional and personal

development.

• Advocate for road safety and

menstrual hygiene awareness

to improve the quality of life in

underserved communities.

CORE ACTIVITIES

Mentorship and Leadership

Development

• Values-Driven Scholarships:

Scholarships integrated with a

mentorship program emphasizing

values(character) and vision (calling)

to honor Josephine’s life principles.

• Guided Learning: A semesterly

guided reading of classic books

selected for their impact on ethical

leadership and character development.

• Leadership Incubator: Sponsored

participation in high-level leadership

incubators during vacation periods.

• Annual Model Mentor Interaction:

A signature mentoring event with

exemplary leaders to inspire and guide

mentees.

Menstrual Hygiene Advocacy

• Monthly provision of sanitary pads

to young needy girls.

• Community outreach campaigns

promoting menstrual hygiene

awareness and education.