Our Founder

Lady Janet Boateng

Lady Janet Boateng is the founder of Action Child Cancer Africa (ACCA), a charity dedicated to transforming the lives of children in Africa affected by cancer. With decades of experience in social work and international advocacy, her mission is rooted in compassion, dignity, and urgent action for health equity.

Her work has spanned both national and international platforms, including her years supporting diplomatic and humanitarian efforts alongside her husband, Lord Paul Boateng a former UK Cabinet Minister and High Commissioner to South Africa. Lady Boateng’s unwavering commitment to justice and care continues to inspire a new generation of leadership rooted in service, integrity, and transformative action.

Our Trustees

The Right Honourable, Lord Boateng

Commander of Royal Victorian Order (CVO)

The Right Honourable Lord Boateng is a distinguished British barrister, politician, and diplomat, widely recognised for his lifelong commitment to public service, social justice, and international development. In 1987, he made history as the United Kingdom’s first Black Cabinet Minister, serving as Chief Secretary to the Treasury under Prime Minister Tony Blair.

He later served as British High Commissioner to South Africa (2005–2009), where he played a pivotal role in strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between the UK and post-apartheid South Africa. As a life peer in the House of Lords, Lord Boateng continues to advocate for human rights, education, and inclusive global progress.

He currently chairs the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) and the Church of England’s Archbishops’ Commission on Racial Justice. In addition, as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King’s Commonwealth Society, he leads efforts to promote youth empowerment, education, and intercultural collaboration across the 56 member nations of the Commonwealth.

Doctor Vivian Paintsil

Head Paediatric Oncologist

Doctor. Vivian Paintsil is a distinguished paediatric oncologist and senior lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). As the Head of Paediatric Oncology at KATH, she leads a dedicated team in diagnosing and treating childhood cancers, with a focus on early detection and comprehensive care.Her research interests include sickle cell disease and haemophilia, areas in which she advocates for greater awareness and improved care. Dr. Paintsil's commitment to paediatric oncology extends beyond clinical practice, contributing to education and policy development to advance childhood cancer care in Ghana.

Saphia Maxamed

Global Talent Partnerships, Media & Activations Engagement

CEO of London Entertainment Inc- A global multi media company in the Arts and Entertainment. Clients include Paramount Pictures, NBCUniversal, MTV, BET, Nickelodeon, Channel 5, ITV and high profile Celebrities Rebekah Vardy, Jena Frumes, UK's biggest Producer/Rapper Ayo Beatz amongst other High Profile Talents. Saphia was trained by the Creative Diversity Network Class 2013 including The BBC Academy for C- Level Leadership Mentoring in Branded Content. She has worked closely with the MOBO team, and was responsible for bringing Fenty Beauty x MOBO brand Partnership in 2017 and Leading the Kanya King Express x LNER Train in 2025.. Saphia cultivated a creative industry niche by Translating Paramount's Global's Coming To America, the movie to the London Fashion Week Runway show, setting the trend on a global stage. Prior to launching her own multimedia company, Saphia worked in entrepreneurship space for a music rights management company whose clients included One Direction, JLS, Motorhead, Iron Maiden and many more. Saphia's career started at a major tech retail in Europe Dixons Group, managing the biggest tech brand in retail - Apple. Where she marketed the first MacBook family, iMacs and MacBook Air. She was part of the team who managed the roll out of the first 50 transformed Currys PCworld stores in the UK.