Giving Back to Ghana
from Anywhere Abroad
For Ghanaians in the US, UK, Canada, and around the world — how to give back home, claim every tax deduction you’re owed, and actually make sure your money reaches a real child.
“The Ghanaian diaspora sends home more than $4 billion a year in remittances. Imagine if even 1% of that flowed to education instead of just family transfers. That’s the gap the diaspora can close — and nobody else.”
— Kesse Anyimadu, GIU Founder & Ghanaian-American CPA
Pick the path that fits your life
Every option below is fully tax-deductible in the US. Most are also recognized in the UK, Canada, and EU.
Direct Card / Bank Donation
The simplest path. GIU accepts US, UK, EU, and most international credit cards via Stripe. ACH (US bank transfer) also supported. Receipt sent to your email — keep it for taxes.
Best for: most donors. Tax-deductible in the US.
Workplace Giving (Benevity)
If you work at Microsoft, Google, Apple, Salesforce, Adobe, Cisco, or thousands of other companies — your employer probably matches charitable donations. GIU is approved on Benevity. Search 'Greatness In You' or EIN 92-2122500 in your company giving portal. Your $100 becomes $200 to GIU automatically.
Best for: corporate professionals. Doubles every gift.
Stocks, Crypto, or DAF
Through Every.org (giyou.org/every-org-page), donate appreciated stocks, cryptocurrency, or from a Donor-Advised Fund. Avoid capital gains tax AND get the full deduction.
Best for: investors with appreciated assets.
UK Gift Aid
UK donors can give through Every.org's UK partnership and add Gift Aid — the government adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you. £100 becomes £125 to GIU.
Best for: UK-based Ghanaian diaspora.
Recurring Monthly Sustainers
Set up a monthly gift starting at $15/month (sponsors a primary school child for the year). Predictable funding for GIU = more students supported.
Best for: long-term commitment to a specific student.
How do you pick a Ghana charity that actually delivers?
Every diaspora donor has the same fear: “will this money actually reach a child, or disappear?” Here’s the 6-point checklist any reputable Ghana nonprofit should pass.
501(c)(3) IRS verified
Means the charity is a real US nonprofit recognized by the IRS, and donations are tax-deductible. GIU's EIN: 92-2122500.
Candid / GuideStar Platinum Seal
Top 1% of nonprofits for transparency. Charities self-report financials and Candid verifies. GIU has the Platinum 2026 Seal.
Public Form 990
Every legit US nonprofit must publicly file annual financials. Search 'Greatness In You 990' on ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer to see ours.
Specific impact (not vague)
Real charities show specific projects, photos, dates, and locations. Beware of 'we help children' with no specific stories.
Low overhead ratio
Look for 80%+ to programs. GIU is 87.8%. Anything under 70% means too much money is going to salaries and admin.
Local Ghanaian roots
Charities founded by Ghanaians or with deep local partnerships move faster, waste less, and understand cultural context. GIU was founded by Kesse Anyimadu, born in Oyoko, Koforidua.
GIU passes all 6 checks.
501(c)(3) · Candid Platinum 2026 · Public 990 · Specific impact with photos & dates · 87.8% to programs · Founded by a Ghanaian from Oyoko, Koforidua.
Your home country needs you.
Sponsor one Ghanaian child’s education from anywhere in the world. Tax-deductible, transparent, and personal.