Transforming Lives Since 2020

Empowering Lives
Through Innovation

& Impact

Transforming lives by equipping vulnerable groups, especially young girls and women, with skills, voice, and purpose for a brighter tomorrow.

500+
Lives Transformed
50+
Projects Completed
10+
Awards Won
Smart Innovations Impact - Empowering Communities
Impact
Care
Shape, Inspire, Thrive, and Shine

About Smart Innovations Impact

A Ghanaian organization committed to empowering girls, young women, and vulnerable populations through skills development, education, entrepreneurship, and advocacy.

Our Mission

To empower underserved communities especially women and youth through inclusive skills training, entrepreneurship development, digital innovation, and advocacy aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our Vision

A world where every vulnerable person has the skills, voice, and opportunity to shape a resilient and dignified future.

Our Approach

We don't just train, we ignite purpose, build capacity, and amplify voices for sustainable change through partnerships, innovation, and deep community engagement.

Our Core Values

Shape

We mold ideas, skills, and potential into purposeful action.

Inspire

We spark innovation and courage in those we serve.

Thrive

We promote growth, dignity, and sustainability.

Shine

We celebrate visibility, leadership, and excellence.

What We Do

Smart Innovations Impact transforms lives through inclusive, innovative, and sustainable development programs, working with underserved communities to unlock skills, dignity, and opportunity.

Youth Development & Vocational Training

Hands-on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in digital media, ICT, and personal development to increase employability and leadership capacity.

Entrepreneurship & Business Support

Mentorship, coaching, and incubation support for young people and aspiring entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses in green solutions and technology.

Digital Inclusion & Literacy

Training in digital marketing, content creation, and media production to bridge the digital divide and enable participation in the global digital economy.

Women and Girls' Empowerment

Gender-sensitive programs that create safe spaces, build leadership skills, and support economic empowerment for women and girls at all levels of society.

SDG Advocacy & Local Action

Community-led initiatives aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on health, education, gender equality, and climate action.

Community Engagement & Policy Influence

Working with traditional leaders, local governments, and civil society to promote participatory development and youth-led advocacy.

Our Projects

Discover our impactful initiatives that are transforming communities and empowering the next generation of leaders across Ghana's Upper West Region.

Smart Kids Zone
Empowering Creativity, Confidence, and Communication in Children

A weekly creative learning program for young people aged 6–16, providing a fun, safe environment where children explore their potential through media, performance, and life skills training.

Key Features:

  • TV news writing, reporting, and casting
  • Television program hosting and interviewing
  • Spoken word poetry and performance
  • Public speaking and presentation skills
Smart Kids SDGs Ambassadors
Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders Today

Transforms children aged 5–15 into active change makers and SDG champions through leadership, advocacy, and life skills training.

Key Features:

  • Capacity building in leadership and child rights
  • Hands-on community advocacy projects
  • Mentorship from youth mentors and professionals
  • Annual SDGs Impact Awards
Rural Youth Entrepreneurship
Building Sustainable Livelihoods in Wa East District

Partnership with Plan International Ghana delivering entrepreneurship and financial literacy training to 100 young people across five rural communities.

Key Features:

  • Five-day intensive capacity-building workshops
  • Business planning and financial management training
  • Promotion of financial inclusion
  • Community leadership collaboration

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated team of professionals brings together diverse expertise in development, education, technology, and community engagement to drive meaningful change.

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Sumaila Shaibu Poleenaa

Executive Director

Visionary founder with a Bachelor of Technology in Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management. Former Speaker of the Upper West Regional Youth Parliament with extensive experience in youth empowerment and civic engagement.

Leadership
Youth Empowerment
Strategic Vision
IR

Issahaku Rafiq

Program & Technical Lead

Seasoned photographer, videographer, graphic designer, and creative entrepreneur. Develops and delivers digital-media and ICT curricula, guiding trainees through hands-on projects.

Digital Media
ICT Training
Creative Design
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Sulley Mohammed Saeed

Finance Officer

MBA in Accounting with over five years of professional experience in financial management. Ensures financial accountability, budget oversight, and compliance with donor standards.

Financial Management
Budget Oversight
Compliance
GR

Gbolo Rashidatu

Project Manager

Degree in Social Science Education and certified Project Manager. Oversees planning and execution of projects ensuring alignment with mission and measurable outcomes.

Project Management
Education
Community Engagement
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Ramlah Yahaya

Project Manager

Law student with deep passion for youth empowerment. Leads youth-centered programs in entrepreneurship and financial literacy, helping young people achieve economic independence.

Youth Programs
Entrepreneurship
Financial Literacy
SR

Sako Rafiatu Mandogui

Administrative Secretary & Safeguarding Officer

Bachelor of Science in Midwifery with strong background in entrepreneurship and office management. Committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive environment for all beneficiaries.

Administration
Safeguarding
Healthcare
RH

Ruhiyat Hashim

Business Development Officer

Wealth of experience in youth training, program coordination, and community engagement. Specializes in agribusiness and entrepreneurship development for rural communities.

Business Development
Agribusiness
Rural Development