Celebrating twenty-five years of transforming lives through education, digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and community-driven development.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, culture, and impact as we commemorate 25 years of transforming lives through education, digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and community-driven development.
Guest Honoree
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Emmy Award-Winning Actress, Advocate & Devoted Supporter of BASICS International
Joining us alongside distinguished guests from entertainment, philanthropy, business, and global leadership — voices who believe, as we do, that where a child is born should never determine how far they can go.
Patricia
Wilkins
Founder, BASICS International
Celebrating twenty-five years of visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and the belief that where a child is born should never determine how far they can go.
From Chorkor
to the world.
Twenty-five years ago, BASICS International began in Chorkor, Ghana with a simple mission: to break the cycle of poverty by providing children and families with the tools and opportunities needed to build sustainable futures.
What began as a small educational sponsorship initiative has grown into a global, community-driven organisation impacting thousands of lives across five interlocking programs.
Since 2001: A Legacy of Impact.
A Future of Possibility
Educational Sponsorships Provided
Meals Served
Digital Certifications Awarded
Students Currently Sponsored
Dedicated to the Future Aklowah Youth Leadership & Learning Center
Breaking Cycles
Building Futures
The Evening
An evening designed to honor twenty-five years of work — and to invite our community into the next twenty-five.
- i. Cocktail reception & networking
- ii. Elegant dinner
- iii. Inspiring stories from Ghana
- iv. Special guests & entertainment
- v. Cultural performances
- vi. A celebration of 25 years of impact
- vii. A vision for the next 25 years
Leave Your Mark.
Inspire the Future.
Celebrate 25 years of transforming lives by placing an advertisement or tribute in the BASICS International 25th Anniversary Souvenir Journal & 2027 Calendar.
Whether you're promoting your business, celebrating a milestone, honoring a loved one, or showing your support for BASICS International, your advertisement will become part of a keepsake that commemorates 25 years of impact.