Empowering Communities, One Local Step at a Time

We create lasting impact by investing in local economies to fuel education and self-reliance. Rooted in the African spirit of togetherness, we’re building brighter futures, one community at a time.

Empowering Communities, One Local Step at a Time

We create lasting impact by investing in local economies to fuel education and self-reliance. Rooted in the African spirit of togetherness, we’re building brighter futures, one community at a time.

How do we approach the ambitious task of empowering communities?

Embracing the spirit of Ubuntu and relying on the strength of the village, we focus on community support to empower families and students. By inspiring learning and growth, we help build a brighter future for everyone.

IN OUR APPROACH, WE:

How do we approach the ambitious task of empowering communities?

Embracing the spirit of Ubuntu and relying on the strength of the village, we focus on community support to empower families and students. By inspiring learning and growth, we help build a brighter future for everyone.

IN OUR APPROACH, WE:

Rooted in community and Culture

Strength in unity, inspired by our heritage;

This timeless Ewe wisdom reflects our mission: empowering communities to thrive together. At the Agbenyo Foundation, we believe that collective effort is the key to building a sustainable, prosperous future. 

 

Rooted in community and Culture

Strength in unity, inspired by our heritage;

This timeless Ewe wisdom reflects our mission: empowering communities to thrive together. At the Agbenyo Foundation, we believe that collective effort is the key to building a sustainable, prosperous future. 

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"Nothing in nature lives for itself: the river doesn't drink its own water, the fruit trees don't eat their own fruits. Only humans have a choice to live for themselves, but when our hearts and minds grow in the right direction, what grows in us, we give to others."

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"Nothing in nature lives for itself: the river doesn't drink its own water, the fruit trees don't eat their own fruits. Only humans have a choice to live for themselves, but when our hearts and minds grow in the right direction, what grows in us, we give to others."

Community Challenges and Our Approach

Education

Education is at the heart of everything we do. By sourcing supplies from local vendors and providing them to schools, we not only equip students to succeed but also boost the community’s economy.

We inspire children to think big, with projects that spark curiosity in science, technology, arts, and beyond. When students see their potential, they’re empowered to dream brighter and work toward building a stronger, smarter future for their community.

Community

At Agbenyo Foundation, we focus on empowering communities by investing in their growth. Every donation fuels the local economy as we buy food, school supplies, and other essentials directly from community vendors. This approach helps local businesses grow stronger, creating jobs and paving the way for independence.

 

Our goal is to build self-reliant communities that thrive through their own efforts, fostering pride and sustainability for the future.

Community Challenges and Our Approach

Education

Education is at the heart of everything we do. By sourcing supplies from local vendors and providing them to schools, we not only equip students to succeed but also boost the community’s economy.

We inspire children to think big, with projects that spark curiosity in science, technology, arts, and beyond. When students see their potential, they’re empowered to dream brighter and work toward building a stronger, smarter future for their community.

Community

At Agbenyo Foundation, we focus on empowering communities by investing in their growth. Every donation fuels the local economy as we buy food, school supplies, and other essentials directly from community vendors. This approach helps local businesses grow stronger, creating jobs and paving the way for independence.

 

Our goal is to build self-reliant communities that thrive through their own efforts, fostering pride and sustainability for the future.

Meet the Team

We depend on and value our staff, volunteers and Board, whose hard work, experience, commitment, and vision ensures our organization achieves its goals.

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Lea A-Agbomson

Founder and Executive Director

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Kelvin Wordi

Board Chair

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Dr. Yayra Tsikudo

Vice Chair

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Jessica Wu

Treasurer

Dr. Kezia Asiedu

Dr. Kezia Asiedu

Secretary

Dr Leann McLaren

Dr Leann McLaren

Grant Advisor

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Veronique Ok

Advisory Board

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Karen Swatson

Advisory Board

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Alex Sauls

Advisory Board

Amma Owusu-Addo

Amma Owusu-Addo

Advisory Board

Kim Morais

Kim Morais

Advisory Board

Kwaku Appiah-Adu

Kwaku Appiah-Adu

Advisory Board

Courtney Wallace

Courtney Wallace

Advisory Board

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Abu Lamini

Advisory Board

Durga Nyame

Durga Nyame

Advisory Board

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Raymond Abini-Agbomson

Advisory Board

Meet the Team

We depend on and value our staff, volunteers and Board, whose hard work, experience, commitment, and vision ensures our organization achieves its goals.

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Lea A-Agbomson

Founder and Executive Director

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Kelvin Wordi

Board Chair

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Dr. Yayra Tsikudo

Vice Chair

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Jessica Wu

Treasurer

Dr. Kezia Asiedu

Dr. Kezia Asiedu

Secretary

Dr Leann McLaren

Dr Leann McLaren

Grant Advisor

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Veronique Ok

Advisory Board

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Karen Swatson

Advisory Board

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Alex Sauls

Advisory Board

Amma Owusu-Addo

Amma Owusu-Addo

Advisory Board

Kim Morais

Kim Morais

Advisory Board

Kwaku Appiah-Adu

Kwaku Appiah-Adu

Advisory Board

Courtney Wallace

Courtney Wallace

Advisory Board

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Abu Lamini

Advisory Board

Durga Nyame

Durga Nyame

Advisory Board

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Raymond Abini-Agbomson

Advisory Board

Join us in making a difference

Be the first change you want to see

Join our mission to empower communities. Your time and skills can make a lasting difference

Transform lives with your Gifts

Every donation fuels local businesses, supports education, and builds self-reliant communities. Make your impact today

Know a community in need?

Help us reach more lives. Suggest a community that could benefit from sustainable development and education support

Join us in making a difference

Be the first change you want to see

Join our mission to empower communities. Your time and skills can make a lasting difference

Transform lives with your Gifts

Every donation fuels local businesses, supports education, and builds self-reliant communities. Make your impact today

Know a community in need?

Help us reach more lives. Suggest a community that could benefit from sustainable development and education support