WHY
DREW-TANAH
EXISTS.
Drew-Tanah was born from lived experiences — painful moments, unanswered questions, confusion, pressure, and the reality of navigating life without always having the direction, support, or opportunities needed to grow.
We created Drew-Tanah because we believe young people deserve spaces where they can learn, ask questions, develop their potential, receive support, and become more intentional about the lives they are building.
What began with a simple desire to help young people find direction has grown into a movement committed to empowerment, education, leadership, advocacy, and meaningful community impact.
We believe young people deserve more than information. They deserve space to grow.
WHAT
GUIDES
US.
Our work is grounded in the values that shape how we see young people, how we build our programmes, and how we show up in the communities we serve.
CLARITY
Helping young people see direction and possibility.
EMPOWERMENT
Creating opportunities for young people to participate and take ownership.
TRANSFORMATION
Supporting meaningful growth beyond information.
INTENTIONALITY
Encouraging purposeful choices and meaningful action.
COMPASSION
Meeting people with understanding and humanity.
LEADERSHIP
Developing people who can influence positively and responsibly.
COMMUNITY
Creating spaces where people grow together.
IMPACT
Turning growth into meaningful contribution.
WHAT
WE’RE
BUILDING.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to raise a generation of intentional changemakers by equipping young people with the clarity, skills, leadership, and support needed to transform their lives and influence the world positively.
OUR VISION
To become a leading global youth movement committed to raising intentional leaders who rise beyond limitations, embrace purpose, and become catalysts for positive change through empowerment, education, advocacy, and community-driven impact.
PEOPLE ARE
THE HEART.
Drew-Tanah is built by people who believe that young people deserve the opportunity, support, and space to become who they are capable of becoming. Our work is grounded in collaboration, compassion, and a shared commitment to meaningful change.
FOUNDER
Tabita N.
Founder / Director of Partnerships and Strategic Relations
CO-FOUNDER
Hannah O.
Co-Founder / Director of People & Operations
DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCE MOBILIZATION
Chijioke C.
Chief Development and Resource Mobilization Officer
BOARD
Andrew O.
Non-Executive Director
BOARD
Chidi S.
Non-Executive Director
Caleb E.
Host, Clout by Drew-Tanah
Caleb hosts Clout by Drew-Tanah, our monthly conversation series creating space for meaningful conversations, ideas, experiences, and perspectives that matter to young people.
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