Our Journey

Smart Innovations Impact

From a spark of curiosity to a beacon of transformation - discover how we evolved from humble beginnings to become a recognized force for community empowerment.

500+
Lives Transformed
6
Focus Areas
10+
Partnerships
4+
Years Journey
2020
Won

Humble Beginnings

The Birth of Smart Innovations

A spark of curiosity became a vision when passionate youth, led by Sumaila Shaibu Poleenaa, discovered the power of digital media for community empowerment.

Won Local Startup Summit

Key Achievements:

  • Selected for Ghana Tech Lab digital media training
  • Won local startup summit
  • Represented region at National Startup Summit 2021
  • Vision born: digital media for community transformation
2020-2022
Values-Driven

Shifting Purpose

From Profit to Purpose

Witnessing untapped potential and systemic barriers, the founders made a bold decision to prioritize impact over income, redefining their purpose.

Values-Driven Transformation
2022
Flagship

Smart Innovations Hub

Center for Creativity & Impact

Evolution into a comprehensive hub for youth development, creative learning, and community transformation with flagship programs taking shape.

Flagship Programs Launched
2022-2023
Smart

Deepening the Mission

Smart Kids Zone & SDGs Ambassadors

A unique niche emerged: empowering children and adolescents through media, creativity, and civic awareness, raising confident young voices.

Smart Kids Movement Born
2024-Present
Official

Smart Innovations Impact

Official Recognition & Growth

Formal transition to a recognized development organization with measurable impact, inclusive development, and sustainable transformation.

Official Recognition Achieved
Today
Regional

Current Impact

Beacon of Transformation

A recognized force for grassroots development, reaching rural youth, women, children, and emerging entrepreneurs across the Upper West Region.

Regional Impact Leader
Future
National

Vision Ahead

Scaling Impact & Innovation

Aspiring to become Ghana's most trusted nonprofit organization, empowering the next generation of change-makers through skills, voice, and purpose.

National Recognition Goal

Shape, Inspire, Thrive, and Shine

Join us as we continue transforming lives, one opportunity at a time. The journey continues, and the best is yet to come.