IBB FOUNDATION

Founded in 2017 (as the IBB Nursing Scholarship), The IBB Foundation is a non-profit organisation with an aim to support the underprivileged in our communities.

Founded in 2017, The IBB Foundation was born from a desire to give back and create opportunities for others. Inspired by her own journey from humble beginnings in Ghana to becoming an award-winning nurse and Queen’s Nurse in the United Kingdom, founder Irene Boham established the Foundation to support vulnerable and underrepresented individuals, champion inclusion, and empower people to achieve their full potential.

As part of her commitment to creating lasting impact, Irene chose to mark her 50th birthday by investing in something far more meaningful than a personal celebration: a vision that had been growing in her heart for many years—the establishment of The IBB Foundation. Rather than receiving personal gifts, she invited family, friends, colleagues, and supporters to contribute towards initiatives that provide opportunities, education, mentorship, and support for those facing disadvantage.

Having benefited from charitable support as a student herself, Irene understands the transformative power of opportunity. Today, that belief continues to drive the Foundation’s work in helping individuals overcome barriers, pursue their ambitions, and build brighter futures. The funds raised through her 50th birthday appeal helped lay the foundation for this important work and continue to inspire the Foundation’s mission of creating lasting change in the lives of others.

The Foundation gives youngsters the deserved opportunity to continue their education to create a better future for themselves and their families. For as little as the price of a cup of tea per day, you could provide one student with much needed support.

The support enables sponsored students to complete their chosen professional courses and have better futures. By helping them through their education, you are ‘paying it forward’ so they can not only transform their own future but also build a better life for their family and their community.

THE IBB FOUNDATION

We walk alongside women, families, and future health professionals—helping them thrive with purpose and hope.

Our Initiatives

Education & Opportunity

Equipping women with knowledge and confidence and empowering future health professionals.

Advocacy, Awareness & Support

Amplifying voices, driving change and providing practical and emotional support for families.

Restoration

Faith-inspired retreats that renew, restore and create space for reflection

The Unity Awards

Flagship Event
An annual celebration of strength, resilience and inspiring journeys.

Making a difference improving
lives through healthcare education

Poverty holds people back

We are Supporting deserving underprivileged young Ghanaians to further their education in healthcare. You could help these students escape the poverty trap.

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Education sets people free

We firmly believe that education is the key to overcoming poverty and want to offer more students the opportunity of a life-changing education. You can help more young people achieve their dreams of working in the nursing and allied professions for less than the price of a coffee per day!

The IBB Foundation Fund

There are three schemes open to young people in Ghana who have completed their secondary education and want to study nursing at a university or college in Ghana.

Apply to the fund