Celebrating 65 Years of Partnership With West Africa
For more than six decades, the Ford Foundation has stood with the people of West Africa through profound transformation, resilience, and renewal. This report and pamphlet tell the story of that partnership—a narrative not of transactions, but of trust. It is a story woven through classrooms and courtrooms, village councils and civil society networks.
It is the story of individuals and institutions who dared to imagine a more just future, and of Ford’s efforts to walk beside them, listen, and support their visions. The report captures the lived histories of grantees, fellows, and community leaders who reflect the best of West Africa: its talent, its courage, and its commitment to justice. These stories remind us that real change begins in relationships, and that philanthropy, at its best, is about unlocking the power already present in communities.