DORA PADIKIE ABOFRA
OUR FOUNDER
I founded the Open Gates Foundation with a heartfelt conviction that every human being, regardless of their background, struggle, or circumstance ,deserves access to support, dignity, and equal opportunity.
For many years, I witnessed the gaps in our communities: children without guidance, women without opportunities, families without basic necessities, and young people with dreams but no platform. These realities moved me deeply, and I felt a strong calling to do something meaningful, something that could open doors for those who felt forgotten.
What began as my personal desire to uplift just one person gradually grew into a vision to uplift entire communities. That vision became the Open Gates Foundation, an organization built on empathy, compassion, and a commitment to service.
Today, this foundation stands as an extension of my heart and my purpose. It represents hope, support, and the belief that positive change can start with just one individual who chooses to care. Through Open Gates Foundation, I am dedicated to creating real impact, empowering people, and transforming lives one step, one project, and one community at a time
OUR JOURNEYS
OUR CORE VALUES
Our work is built on the foundations laid by those who dreamed of a better, fairer world for all.
COMPASSION
Compassion is not just feeling for others, but acting to ease their pain and uplift their spirit
Mother Teresa
COLLABORATION
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
Helen Keller
EXCELLENCE
Excellence is not a skill, it’s an attitude.
Ralph Marston
EMPOERMENT
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Nelson Mandela
INTERGRITY
The time is always right to do what is right
