Joselyn Dumas Launches Women Empowerment Foundation
Renowned Ghanaian actress and television personality Joselyn Dumas has officially launched the Joselyn Dumas Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young women in Ghana through education, mentorship, and economic opportunities. The foundation's launch event, held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, was attended by business leaders, fellow celebrities, diplomats, and representatives from international development organizations. Joselyn delivered an emotional keynote speech about her own journey and her commitment to ensuring that young Ghanaian women have access to the resources they need to succeed.
The foundation's flagship program, 'Rise Up,' will provide full scholarships to 100 young women from low-income backgrounds to pursue tertiary education in fields including technology, business, and the creative arts. In addition to comprehensive financial support, scholarship recipients will be paired with dedicated mentors from various professional fields who will provide ongoing guidance and career development advice. The program also includes intensive workshops on financial literacy, digital skills, and leadership development, equipping participants with practical tools for professional success beyond their academic pursuits.
Joselyn Dumas has been increasingly focused on philanthropic work in recent years, using her celebrity platform to advocate for women's rights and gender equality in Ghana. The foundation represents the formalization of efforts she has been undertaking informally for years, including sponsoring individual students and providing start-up capital for women-led small businesses. She revealed that she has committed a significant portion of her personal earnings to the foundation's operations and is actively seeking partnerships with corporate sponsors and international donor organizations.
The launch has received widespread support from the Ghanaian public and the entertainment community. Several prominent Ghanaian businesswomen and celebrities have already pledged financial contributions and volunteered to serve as mentors. Social media responses have been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising Joselyn for going beyond symbolic gestures to create tangible opportunities for young women. The foundation plans to begin accepting scholarship applications in July 2026, with the first cohort of beneficiaries expected to begin their programs by the start of the new academic year.