A Word From Our Founder
“When I came home to Ghana in 2017, I visited community schools in Builsa North. What I saw broke my heart.
Classrooms were overcrowded. Resources were scarce. And many children were being left behind—not just in school, but in life.
I couldn’t look away. So I started Homeland Ghana to change that.”
— Rhoda Apent, Founder & CEO
Seven years later, Homeland Ghana is helping more children stay in school, learn better, and earn the basic education certificate that opens doors to work and life.
Rhoda was honoured with the Social Entrepreneurship Award at Ghana’s 25 Under 25 Awards and nominated at the Ghana Youth Awards in 2022.
She’s also the author of In the East: A Journey Across the Country, a travel book on Ghana’s Upper East region. All proceeds go to support our school workshops.
Meet the Team
We’re a small, passionate team working across Ghana and the UK—united by one goal: to give every child a fair shot at education.
Rhoda Apent
Founder & CEO
Rhoda leads with vision and heart. She’s driven by the belief that no child should be held back just because of where they were born.
Kirsten Fletcher
Planning & Development
Kirsten keeps us running smoothly— she strengthens our internal systems and processes so our impact can grow.
Farouk Yakubu
Program Coordinator
Farouk leads our school workshops—making sure every session runs well, reaches the right students, and delivers real impact.
Sita Fuzzy
Youth Engagement Worker
Sita brings energy and insight to our workshops on child rights, alcohol awareness, and anti-social behaviour. He supports students to speak up and stay safe.
Mavis Amoateng
Content Assistant
Mavis is a voice behind our social media, sharing our stories and growing awareness through powerful, consistent messaging.
