All Nations International Development Agency (ANIDA)

All Nations International Development Agency was founded in Canada in 1997 by Dr Samuel Donkor and Rev. Rose Donkor, Senior Pastors of All Nations Full Gospel Church. Since its inception, ANIDA has been serving the local and international community in an effort to help develop self-sufficient individuals and families, and build vibrant communities all over the world.

The mission of ANIDA is to improve the standard of living, reduce poverty and assist local people in becoming self-sufficient. ANIDA aims to achieve these objectives by conducting programs in Education, Heath Care and Entrepreneurship. ANIDA believes that investing in the lives of those less fortunate than us demonstrates a practical manifestation of God's love. ANIDA carries out its mission in Canada and internationally with special emphasis on the developing world.

Child Sponsorship Women's Development Center Neighbourhood Outreach and Help All Nations University

The Need

Currently, there are 20 million women living with HIV/AIDS worldwide
58% of the people living with HIVAIDS in sub-Saharan Africa are women between the ages l5-49.
Women hold less advantaged economic, social and cultural positions in society.
Women experience gender inequality in the home, workplace and educational system.
Women are disproportionately affected by sexual and physical violence.
There is a rise in female-headed households, with many living below the poverty line
Women lack access to education due to gender discrimination, domestic demands, traditional practices, safety concerns and learning environments at school.

The Project

The WDC has been developed to support the full participation of women and girls in every aspect of society through training and educational programs including HIV/AIDS awareness thereby effectively addressing gender inequality; and empowering women.
The WDC is a community partnership promoting higher levels of confidence among women, to attain sufficiency and access to opportunities for further personal and business growth.
Located within the All Nations University ~ANU) premises in Ghana, West Africa, the WDC is organized to provide women opportunities to develop life, literacy and entrepreneurial skills, enhance their academic qualifications and engage in life-long learning.
The WDC functions as a teaching, meeting and communications center, where women obtain a variety of training, information and empoweniient services, including assistance in getting business start-up grants. In 2005, the WDC graduated 120 students. Presently. the Center has enrolled 400 women in 5 different levels of study.