A Legacy of Impact
Richsel Legacy Foundation LBG is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to breaking cycles of poverty and building sustainable futures.
Our Mission
Our mission is to partner with communities to ensure sustainable access to clean water, empower women as agents of change, protect and restore our natural ecosystem through afforestation, and provide compassionate care for the most vulnerable, fostering holistic and resilient development.
Our Vision
We envision thriving, self-reliant communities where people live in harmony with a restored environment, with equal access to clean water, dignity, and opportunity.
Our Values
We are guided by integrity, compassion, sustainability, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve. Every action we take is rooted in respect and transparency.
How We Started
The Richsel Legacy Foundation was born from the vision of Richardson Mensah, who grew up in Ghana's Volta Region and witnessed firsthand the challenges facing rural communities — limited access to clean water, inadequate support for vulnerable populations, and environmental degradation threatening livelihoods.
What began as small community outreach initiatives in the Volta Region grew into a registered non-profit organisation with a clear mission: to partner with communities for sustainable development. With the establishment of a USA office in New York, the Foundation built an international bridge — connecting resources, expertise, and compassion across continents.
Today, the Richsel Legacy Foundation operates across four strategic pillars — Water & Sanitation, Women's Empowerment, Care for the Needy, and Afforestation — guided by the principle that true legacy is built in the lives of others.
Our Four Pillars
Water & Sanitation
Providing sustainable access to clean drinking water, constructing community-managed water points, and reducing water-borne diseases through hygiene promotion and community-led sanitation campaigns.
Women's Empowerment
Establishing women-led savings and loan associations, providing skills training in sustainable livelihoods, and ensuring women hold at least 50% of leadership positions in all community committees.
Care for the Needy
Identifying and supporting the most vulnerable — elderly, disabled, and orphaned children — with nutritional support, basic medical aid, social companionship, and dignity kits.
Afforestation & Environment
Planting indigenous trees, establishing community forest management groups, and integrating agroforestry practices into smallholder farms to build long-term climate resilience.