Chef

Joyce GYEBI

Joyce Gyebi is a committed Ghanaian chef based in Accra, recognized for her work in promoting contemporary West African cuisine.

Her cooking highlights Ghanaian ingredients, local producers, and agricultural know-how.

Convinced that gastronomy can be a driver of social transformation, she is also the founder of
Culinary for Social Change, an initiative dedicated to women’s empowerment, culinary education, and social change through food.

Through this project, she supports training, mentorship, and access to professional opportunities for women in the hospitality sector.

Joyce Gyebi advocates for a modern African gastronomy that is proud of its roots and free from stereotypes.

Active on the international stage, she serves as an ambassador for Ghanaian cuisine.

Her work combines culture, knowledge transmission, and social responsibility.

She embodies a new generation of influential and committed African women chefs.

Association

Culinary For Social Change

Culinary for Social Change (CSC) is an organization based in Ghana that uses gastronomy as a tool for social, economic, and cultural empowerment. It operates at the intersection of food, education, and social impact, with a particular focus on youth, women, and underrepresented communities.

Through culinary training programs, mentorship, and knowledge sharing, CSC promotes local ingredients, Ghanaian food traditions, and sustainable practices, while creating concrete professional opportunities in the food and hospitality sectors.

The organization champions an inclusive vision of gastronomy — one that preserves cultures, generates income, builds confidence, and becomes a true driver of positive social change. By placing food at the service of communities, Culinary for Social Change shows that cooking is also a powerful way to educate, share, and transform society.

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