Our Team
Words from Our Founder
I returned to Ghana in 2017 and visited numerous community schools in the Builsa North District. There, I came face to face with the education crisis for the first time. I noticed several differences on my return, but this one thing broke my heart the most, so I decided to act. I learned that a lack of basic education was setting many children back, not just from further education, but also from learning and achieving at the level that should be common for any child anywhere in the world.
Six years ago, I founded Homeland Ghana Educational Foundation with a simple vision: to ensure that children are always in school and learning well. The goal is to see Ghanaian children learning well enough to obtain a basic-level certificate that supports them in work and life. Time and time again we have seen that education helps. It has far-reaching positive effects, from empowering individuals to improving overall family well-being and driving local economic development. After six years of leading this organisation, I am incredibly proud of all the work we have done and excited about the impact we continue to make.
Rhoda has been recognised for her leadership, winning the Social Entrepreneurship Award at the Ghana 25 Under 25 Awards and receiving a nomination at the Ghana Youth Awards in 2022. She has also written a travel book about the Upper East region of Ghana.
The book In the East: A Journey Across the Country shares insights about Ghana’s Upper East region and is available for purchase. All proceeds support our school workshops, helping us reach more children and young people in education.
Our Dedicated Team
Based in the United Kingdom and Ghana, our team works alongside local partners to provide resources and training for children, increasing access and reducing barriers to basic education.
Rhoda Apent
Founder & CEO
Rhoda leads with a focus on staying true to our mission and vision. She is deeply passionate about closing the opportunity gaps in education that separate children in the Western world from those in local communities in Ghana.
Kirsten Fletcher
Planning & Development
Kirsten supports key areas including finance, IT, HR, fundraising, and operations. Her focus is on strengthening Homeland Ghana’s organisational capacity and ensuring smooth and efficient operational and administrative processes.
Farouk Yakubu
Program Coordinator
Farouk manages the delivery and growth of Homeland Ghana’s school workshops. He ensures that key targets are achieved and that the workshops impact as many children as possible in community schools.
Sita Fuzzy
Youth Engagement Worker
Sita collaborates with the Program and Project teams to ensure school workshops on Child Rights, Anti-Social Behaviour, and Alcohol Abuse run smoothly. His work includes content development, workshop delivery, and supporting ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
Mavis Amoateng
Content Assistant
Mavis curates content for our social media platforms and supports campaigns, including fundraising and awareness initiatives. She ensures our messaging is consistent, impactful, and aligned with our brand values.
