“When I returned to Ghana in 2017, I visited community schools in the Builsa North District. What I encountered reflected challenges shared by many schools across the region.
Classrooms were overcrowded. Learning resources were limited. Too many children were struggling to learn well. I felt a responsibility to respond.
That response became Homeland Ghana.
Seven years on, the work continues. We support children to remain in school, learn with dignity, and complete basic education, laying foundations that shape opportunities for work and life.”
— Rhoda Apent, Founder & CEO
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 is also the author of In the East: A Journey Across the Country, a travel book exploring Ghana’s Upper East Region. All proceeds from the book support our school based workshops.
Meet the Team
We are a small, committed team working across Ghana, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.
Our work is grounded in collaboration, consistency, and a shared belief that children deserve to learn well.
Rhoda
Founder & CEO
Rhoda provides overall leadership for the organisation. She guides strategy, governance, and long term planning, ensuring Homeland Ghana remains grounded, accountable, and focused on its mission.
Kirsten
Planning & Development
Kirsten strengthens the systems that support our work. She leads on planning and internal processes, helping ensure the foundation beneath our school activities is steady and sustainable.
Farouk
Program Coordinator
Farouk plans and coordinates our school workshops and training activities. He works closely with schools to ensure sessions are well organised, relevant, and responsive to students’ needs.
Sita
Youth Engagement Worker
Sita leads workshops on child rights, alcohol awareness, and antisocial behaviour. His work supports students to understand their rights, speak up, and navigate challenges both in and beyond school.
Mavis
Content Assistant
Mavis supports our communications by sharing stories from the work and helping build understanding around basic education. Her focus is on consistency, clarity, and thoughtful storytelling.
Orla
Donor Stewardship Intern
Orla supports relationships with our donor community. She ensures supporters feel informed, valued, and connected to the work, while helping communicate how consistent support sustains our programmes.