McDan Foundation

McDan Foundation · Ghana

Touching Lives
& Restoring Hope
Across Africa

A humanitarian and philanthropic organisation committed to supporting vulnerable communities through education, health, sports development, and youth entrepreneurship.

$4M+
Invested
7,000+
Entrepreneurs
100+
Jobs Created
2,400+
Ports Served
Dr. Daniel McKorley
EFG Awards 2025
Most Influential Entrepreneur of All Time
CISCM Man of the Year
2024
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The McDan Foundation

The McDan Foundation is a humanitarian and philanthropic organization created to support vulnerable communities in Ghana and across Africa. Its activities focus on education, health, sports development, and youth entrepreneurship.

The foundation aims to improve lives, restore hope, and empower people — especially those who are disadvantaged in society. We operate based on the core humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.

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Impartiality
Neutrality
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Our Vision

"Touching lives and restoring hope to the vulnerable in society."

Our Mission

"To offer aid in all humanitarian grounds in Ghanaian communities and across Africa."

EFG Awards Ceremony
EFG Awards 2025 — Most Influential Entrepreneur

Our Core Programs

We work across four key areas to transform communities and build a stronger, more resilient Africa.

Education

Education

Building classrooms, paying school fees, and providing educational materials for brilliant but needy students across deprived communities.

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Health

Health

Paying medical bills, donating supplies, and organising screening programs for vulnerable communities, widows, and orphans.

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Sports

Sports

Building astro turf pitches, discovering talent in football and tennis, and hosting the McDan Tennis Open to develop future champions.

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McDan Challenge

McDan Challenge

A $100,000 prize entrepreneurship competition to identify, fund, and mentor the next generation of African business leaders.

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Dr. Daniel McKorley
Most Influential Entrepreneur
EFG Awards 2025

Dr. Daniel McKorley

Born and raised in Labadi, Accra, Dr. Daniel McKorley founded the McDan Group — a Ghanaian conglomerate with operations in shipping, logistics, aviation, construction, oil & gas, real estate and more. He has invested over $4 million in charitable work, driven by a deep belief that success comes with a responsibility to uplift others.

Named "Most Influential Entrepreneur of All Time" at the 2025 EFG Awards, Dr. McKorley continues to inspire youth across Ghana and Africa through the McDan Foundation.

Honorary Doctorate in Leadership – London Business School / Commonwealth University
Executive MBA – Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration (GIMPA)
Diploma in Leadership – Lehigh University, Pennsylvania, USA
First Ghanaian to own & operate a private jet terminal
Ngleshie Amanfro Chief – Dampte Ashie I

Bringing People
Together

The McDan Foundation brings communities together through impactful events, outreach programs, and high-profile gatherings that celebrate African excellence and inspire the next generation of leaders.

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Making a Real Difference

Youth Scholarships

Full scholarships for students from underprivileged communities including Zongo areas, supporting them through tertiary education.

Disaster Relief

During the Volta floods from the Akosombo dam spillage, the foundation donated water tanks, clothes, mattresses, food & drinks.

Women Empowerment

Interest-free loans help women start or expand businesses and support their families toward financial independence.

Widows Support

Thousands of widows have benefited from food items, health screenings, and community support programs.

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McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge

Ready to Rise and
Make a Difference?

"If you want it, fight for it. Ghana is waiting for you to rise." — Dr. Daniel McKorley

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