Care that goes beyond the office.
Childcare contributions, school fee support, supermarket allowances, entertainment gift cards, and celebration packages for life moments that matter. Because your team brings their whole life to work.
Family & Lifestyle benefits are delivered through RibiBenefits — our dedicated employee benefits platform.
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Everything in Family & Lifestyle
Childcare Contributions
Monthly contributions towards crèche fees, nursery school, or childcare costs for employees with young children.
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School Fee Support
Term-based school fee allowances for primary and secondary level children — one of the most valued benefits for Nigerian, Kenyan, and Ghanaian employees.
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Supermarket & Grocery Allowances
Monthly grocery credits at Shoprite, Spar, Naivas, Market Square, and other major supermarket chains across our markets.
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Entertainment Gift Cards
Credits for Netflix, Showmax, DStv top-ups, cinema tickets, and entertainment experiences — for employees to unwind.
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Life Celebration Packages
Curated gift packages for weddings, new babies, work anniversaries, and major personal milestones — sourced and delivered locally.
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Holiday & Leisure Credits
Travel credits and leisure vouchers for hotels, experiences, and family outings — ideal for end-of-year reward or annual performance recognition.
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WHY IT MATTERS
The case for family & lifestyle
Family is central to African work culture
- African employees consistently rate family support as the most emotionally valuable benefit category
- School fee and childcare support reduces financial anxiety that directly impacts work performance
- Benefits that extend to family members are shared more widely — amplifying employer brand
The full-life employee
- Employees are parents, partners, caregivers, and community members first
- Companies that acknowledge this build deeper loyalty than those focused solely on compensation
- Lifestyle benefits signal that you see your people as whole human beings
Competitive differentiation
- School fee support is rare — it becomes a powerful differentiator in recruitment
- Life celebration packages build genuine emotional connection to the employer
- Grocery allowances reduce the monthly pinch of rising food costs across African markets
When I had my baby, the company sent a curated welcome package through RibiRewards. It was a small thing but it made me feel genuinely valued. I came back from maternity leave ready to give everything.
Amara Mensah
Senior Product Manager · Accra Tech Company
96%
utilisation rate
How to get started
Family & Lifestyle benefits are available across all active RibiRewards markets. School fee contributions are administered as term-based allowances. Life celebration packages require 3–5 business days lead time for sourcing and delivery.
FAQs
Common questions
How are school fee contributions disbursed?
School fee allowances are released per term as a credit in the employee's RibiRewards wallet. Employees use it to settle fees directly with their school or as a reimbursement.
Can childcare benefits be used for informal childcare arrangements?
Currently, childcare contributions are structured for registered crèches and nursery schools. Informal arrangements vary by jurisdiction — speak to your account manager about options.
Are entertainment credits available for all streaming platforms?
We support Netflix, Showmax, DStv, Canal+, and cinema vouchers in our active markets. Platform availability may vary by country.
Can I trigger a celebration package for an individual employee?
Yes. Managers and HR admins can trigger one-off celebration packages from the RibiRewards dashboard for any employee at any time, separate from the monthly benefit cycle.
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