Our Team
A Message 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.
Wouldn’t it be amazing if today you decided to join us in our mission to provide quality basic education for all children in Ghana?”
Rhoda has been recognised for her leadership, winning the Social Entrepreneurship Award from the Ghana 25 Under 25 Awards and receiving a nomination in the Ghana Youth Awards in 2022. She has also written a travel book about the Upper East region of Ghana.
The book, titled “In the East: A Journey Across the Country,” shares insights about the Upper East region of Ghana and is available for purchase. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of “In the East” funds our school workshops to ensure we reach as many children and young people in education as possible.
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 Agilinko
Founder & CEO
Rhoda is our founder and CEO. She ensures that we stay true to our mission and vision. She is passionate about addressing the opportunity gaps in education that separate children in the Western world from those in local communities in Ghana. She believes these children are just as capable of achieving success in education, but face barriers that hinder their progress.
Kirsten Fletcher
Planning & Development
Kirsten is our Executive for Planning and Development. She helps with various areas such as finance, IT, HR, fundraising, and operations. Kirsten’s role is to enhance Homeland Ghana’s organisational capacity and ensure that operational and administrative processes run smoothly and efficiently.
Farouk Yakubu
Program Coordinator
Farouk is our School Programs Coordinator. He oversees the delivery and expansion of Homeland Ghana school workshops. Farouk ensures that our key delivery targets are met and that our workshops reach as many children as possible across community schools.
Sita Fuzzy
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT WORKER
As a Youth Engagement Worker, Sita works closely with the Program and Project teams to ensure the smooth running of school workshops on Child Rights, Anti-Social Behaviour and Alcohol Abuse. This includes content development, workshop delivery and supporting ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
Mavis Amoateng
Media & Communications lead
Mavis is our Media and Communications Lead. She manages content for our social media. From developing creative social media campaigns to coordinating with external stakeholders, Mavis ensures that our messaging is consistent, impactful, and aligned with our brand values.
