About us

We believe that through active and physical participation in the learning process, young people can:

learn communication skills that can protect their sexual and reproductive health
discover their rights to balanced relationships free from abuse
transform their lives and the lives of people around them.

Theatre for a Change is a UK registered charity (No. 1104458), with a board of Trustees drawn from the arts, media and development, including the executive director of The Guardian newspaper UK. It is also registered as a Non-Governmental Organisation (No. A.026/10/86) in Ghana and Malawi (Company No. 8557) and has a Board of Directors in both countries.

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Patrons

Stephen Fry and Jon Snow

Ambassadors

Michael Keating, United Nations, Afghanistan
Professor Mike Adler, University College London
Toby Jones, Actor

Trustees in the UK

Dominic Bailey - Director, Baxter and Bailey
Jo Confino - Executive Editor, The Guardian Newspaper UK
Joanna Feather - Learning & Impact Consultant
Bernard Harborne - Senior Advisor, Conflict in Africa, World Bank
Emil Levendoglu - Public Policy Consultant, currently based in Mozambique
Simon Merchant - CEO, Jacana Venture Partnership (Chair)
Carolyn Norris - Human Rights Advisor
Mikey Rosato - CEO Twenty Four Frames
Kirstie Spence - Portfolio Manager, Capital International
Andrew Stevenson - formerly Monitoring and Impact Officer, TfaC Malawi
Sue Wixley - Head of Communications, New Philanthropy Capital

Directors in Malawi

Sindisiwe Kabwila - GTZ HIV Teacher Training Manager
Charles Mazinga - Head of School Health and Nutrition Directorate
Ireen Namakhoma, PhD, Acting Director, Research for Equity and Community Health (REACH) Trust
Robert Ngaiyaye - (Chair) Executive Director, Malawi Interfaith AIDS Association
Dr Anne Phoya - Ministry of Health. Malawi
Wina Sangala - VSO Health Advisor
Patrick Young - Executive Director, Theatre for a Change UK

Directors in Ghana

Dr. Awo Mana Asiedu - Acting Director, School of Performing Arts - University of Ghana (Chair)
Mr. Peter Agyeman-Gyekye - Businessman (Vice Chair )
Ms. Helen J. A. Amarquaye - Business Risk Manager - Vodafone
Mr. Akwasi Adae-Boahene - Country Director of World University Service of Canada
Dr Jemima Dennis - Antwi, Senior Midwife, International Confederation of Midwives
Mr. Maurice Ocquaye - BCC/IEC Advisor Promoting Malaria Prevention & Treatment (PROMT GHANA)
Patrick Young - Executive Director, Theatre for a Change UK