ABOUT MAYEKOO

Community-led work. Trusted partners. Proof from the field.

Mayekoo is a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity. We raise funds and help deliver projects with vetted local nonprofit partners, combining donations with skilled volunteers and professionals to build lasting local capacity across Africa.

17 Projects delivered

26,600+ Lives impacted

3,000+ Tons of trash removed

1,600+ Volunteers mobilized

WHO WE ARE

Built to help good work go further.

Mayekoo works with communities and vetted local nonprofit partners to turn donor support into practical, documented projects with lasting local value.

Together, we can help more communities build futures defined by dignity, opportunity, and hope.

Our work is focused on coastal restoration, clean water, education and ending period poverty. We combine donor support with local leadership, skilled volunteers and professionals, and transparent reporting from the field.

VISION

A future where communities across Africa can thrive with dignity, opportunity, and access to the essentials of a healthy, sustainable life.

MISSION

Raise funds and help deliver trusted, community-led projects with vetted local nonprofit partners across Africa, combining donor support with skilled volunteers and professionals to strengthen local capacity and create lasting impact.

“Supporting other organizations has always been a core part of our mission. In joining hands with Mayekoo, we can reach more people, touch more lives, and make a greater impact.”Ahaban Green Leaf Foundation · Accra, Ghana

OUR VALUES

What guides the work

Three values shape how Mayekoo works with communities, partners, donors and volunteers.

TRANSPARENCY

We build trust by being clear about how support is used, how projects are carried out, and the impact they create.

DIGNITY

We believe every person and every community deserves the chance to thrive with dignity, hope, and respect.

PARTNERSHIP

We believe the best change happens when communities, local partners, donors, volunteers and supporters move forward together.

HOW WE DO IT

From vetting to handover

We stay involved from early diligence and planning through delivery, reporting and handover.

Vetting

We review local partners, community needs and project readiness to identify work that is trusted, needed and built for lasting value.

Planning

With local partners, we define scope, budget, timeline and responsibilities so each project reflects local context and priorities.

Delivery

We help mobilize funding, coordinate implementation and document the work from the field through handover and follow-up.

Our Approach

OUR PROMISE

What you can count on

Across Africa, millions of people and communities are held back by gaps in essential social services and safety nets. Mayekoo exists to help close that gap with trusted support, local partnership, and a commitment to doing the work well. Here is what you can count on from us.

Community first

Local priorities and local partners shape the work from the beginning.

Clear and accountable

Milestones, resources and progress are documented so supporters can see how work moves from idea to impact.

Built to last

We emphasize local ownership, learning and practical follow-through beyond launch.

A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDERS

Mayekoo was created to make generosity feel more direct, trusted, and connected to real community needs.

We believe people should be able to support community-led work and then see where that support went, who delivered it, and what changed.

That is why Mayekoo combines fundraising with hands-on project delivery, trusted local partnerships and proof from the field.

Kristin, Michel & Erik

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MEET THE TEAM

The people doing the work

Mayekoo's team brings experience across project delivery, partnerships, operations, policy, construction and community engagement.

Elijah

President

Leads Mayekoo's day-to-day operations and organizational execution, helping coordinate partners, projects, fundraising priorities, and the work of the team across the U.S. and Ghana.

Erik

Cofounder

Plays an active role in Mayekoo's strategy, project planning, partnerships, and organizational decision-making, while bringing decades of construction-industry leadership and serving as Chair of the Board.

Michel

Founder

Leads Mayekoo's strategy, fundraising, partnerships, and project delivery, drawing on more than two decades of real estate development and construction management experience to help move projects from planning through implementation.

Robert

Partnerships & Programmes Lead

Builds partner relationships and supports program delivery in Ghana.

Rashidatu

Community Engagement Lead

Works with communities, partners and volunteers in the field.

Lucie

Design Director

Wilson

Operations Manager

Coordinates delivery, logistics and field operations.

Miracle

Operations Lead

Supports scheduling, reporting and field coordination.

Caleb

Customer Service Technical Lead

Edem

Business Development

Emmanuel

Business Development

Jesse

Creative Director

Patrick

Government Relations

MEET OUR BOARD

Governance and oversight

Mayekoo's Board of Directors provides governance, fiduciary oversight and strategic guidance in service of the organization's mission.

Erik Anderson

Chair · Jordan, Minnesota

Erik is a construction industry executive with 25+ years of leadership experience, bringing strategic insight and operational expertise to his role as Chairman of the Board.

Also on operating team

Elijah Ashiagbor

Director · Santa Rosa, California

A former US Navy. Elijah brings 18+ years of supply chain logistics, and sustainability experience from his U.S. Navy and civilian career to drive strategy, partnerships, fundraising, and measurable outcomes at the Mayekoo Foundation.

Also on operating team

Nicole Anderson Brodin

Treasurer · Gothenburg, Sweden

Nicole is a Sustainability Procurement executive in Sweden with 20+ years of experience and leads fiscal controls, audits, and risk oversight at Mayekoo.

Olurotimi (Timi) Akapo

Director · Westchester, New York

Timi is a supply chain and logistics executive with over 20 years of experience leading international teams for multinational corporations.

Kristin Van Abel

Secretary · Los Angeles, California

Helps lead Mayekoo's organizational strategy, policy, governance, and program planning, bringing extensive experience in public policy, sustainability, compliance, and research while also serving as Secretary of the Board.

Also on operating team

Michel Reynolds

Director · Los Angeles, California

A real estate development and construction executive with 23+ years of experience, overseeing operations including strategy, fundraising, partnerships, and project management for Mayekoo

Also on operating team

Sarah Van Abel

Director · Anchorage, Alaska

Sarah is a registered nurse with 20+ years of experience in the healthcare industry, bringing expertise that strengthens the Foundation’s health and community initiatives.

Reggie Coguillon

Director · Mesa, Arizona

Reggie brings over 20 years of investment and financial expertise to advance the Foundation’s strategic and financial goals.

Community-led work. Trusted partners. Proof from the field.

Built to help good work go further.

Together, we can help more communities build futures defined by dignity, opportunity, and hope.

What guides the work

TRANSPARENCY

DIGNITY

PARTNERSHIP

From vetting to handover

Vetting

Planning

Delivery

What you can count on

Community first

Clear and accountable

Built to last

Mayekoo was created to make generosity feel more direct, trusted, and connected to real community needs.

The people doing the work

Governance and oversight

Get proof from the field.