KOKO Plus Foundation

KOKO Plus Foundation

Accra, Ghana

HealthPoverty & HungerChildren & Youth
NGOFounded 2017National reach
Profile last updated: July 17, 2026

About

Founded in 2017, KOKO Plus Foundation is a non-governmental organisation based in Accra, Ghana working on health, poverty & hunger, children & youth.

KOKO Plus Foundation is a non-governmental organisation based in Accra, Ghana, established in 2017. It manages the Ghana Nutrition Improvement Project as an official partner of The Ajinomoto Foundation, working to prevent malnutrition and stunting among infants and young children. Its approach combines social behaviour change communication with caregivers and health workers, delivered with the Ghana Health Service, and market-based distribution of KOKO Plus, a fortified soybean-based powder supplement, through convenience stores near health facilities and communities. The organisation emphasises local supply chains, local production and respect for local food culture. It also contributes to the African Health and Wellbeing Initiative.

Location

Accra, Ghana

Founded

2017

Organisation type

NGO

Focus areas

nutritionmalnutritionstuntingchild healthmaternal healthGhanasocial businessbehaviour change communication

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

HealthPoverty & HungerChildren & Youth

Works for

ChildrenFamilies

How they work

Awareness & educationCommunity programmes

Programmes

Ghana Nutrition Improvement Project (GNIP)

Health · Ghana

Works to prevent malnutrition and stunting among infants and young children through social behaviour change communication with caregivers and market-based distribution of the KOKO Plus nutrient powder.

African Health and Wellbeing Initiative (AfHWIN)

Health · Ghana

Pilot project under a public-private partnership led by the Japanese government, aimed at improving maternal and child health and nutrition in Africa, including preventing malnutrition and anaemia.

Countries of operation

Ghana

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

The Ajinomoto Foundation, Ghana Health Service, Sysmex, NEC, World Food Programme

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