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Improving the quality of life of African kids by providing quality education and quality health

OFFICERS

Suraz Ibrahim, CEO/Board Chairman

Suraz Ibrahim has over 20 years of private sector experience working in the area of marketing, finance and operations for AT&T, Verizon and Unisys. His outstanding leadership abilities have resulted in new business development and process improvements that reduce costs and increase profitability.
Mr. Ibrahim has a Master of Science from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA and a B.A. in Economics from Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Dr Agana Patrick Nsiire - Chief Medical Coordinator

Dr. Agana Patrick Nsiire is an accomplished public health administrator with over 30 years in the medical field. As chief Medical coordinator of Rural Hope Foundation, Dr. Agana will lead all of our medical coordination activities in Africa.
Work done in immunizations
As District Director of Health Services (1992 - 20001) and Deputy Regional Director of Health Services (2001 - 2008). Work involved planning, resource mobilization, coordination, supervision of Implementation activities, monitoring, evaluation and feedback and follow up on recommendations. Member of 4 Consultant team for GAVI Data Quality Audit of Ghana Immunization Program in 2002) WHO Consultant in the STOP Measles and Polio Assessment and Sensitization of all districts and facilities in Ghana Member of team that planned and rolled out the process of the UNICEF Accelerated Child Survival and Development program in the Upper East Region of Ghana (2002 - 2005). This program developed an integrated community based service by adding to the existing immunization program the provision of other simple services based on proven interventions (e.g. distribution of insecticide treated nets - ITNs). Key national facilitator in the WHO Ghana Middle Level Management of Immunizations Member and Advisor to the national team for the development of the Ghana Health Service Data Quality Assessment Manual in immunization and other programs (2011). Worked as focal person for malaria (1996-2000) coordinating training and monitoring activities in the Northern Region of Ghana; Workshops, seminars and conferences attended Participated in and facilitated at many trainings, seminars and conferences nationally and internationally (Ghana, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin, Switzerland, USA, South Africa, and Lebanon). Key areas included general systems development, EPI, surveillance, integrated management of childhood illnesses (IMCI), reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, diarrheal diseases, yaws, Buruli ulcer, leprosy, soil transmitted helminthiasis, M&E and data quality issues, computer applications including GIS and electronic signatures. Convened and organized a cross-border meeting on disease surveillance for Ghana, Burkina Faso and Togo (June 2005). Helped to convene and organize ECOWAS countries HIV/AIDS Program Managers meeting in Ouagadougou from 26th - 28th January2009; Attended several forums on NTDs. Carried out various research activities on malaria in collaboration with Berlin University of Public Health (1998-2000) Led various research activities as program manager of the National Yaws Eradication program Manager of national Yaws Eradication Program (2008-2014) Qualifications MB ChB, University of Ghana Medical School, 1981; MSc Public Health in Developing Countries, LSHTM, London, 1996; Diploma in Epidemiology and Control of Schistosomiasis, Copenhagen, 1992; Certificate Health Administration and Management, GIMPA, 2002; Fellow of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2010

Daniel Amadu Nyankamawu, President, Africa

Daniel Amadu Nyankamawu is an accomplished public administrator with 38 years of service on the district, regional and national level, working for the Civil Service Department of Ghana where he rose to the status of Chief Director. His work includes a focus on sustainable development, poverty alleviation, rural development and decentralization.
Mr. Nyankamawu holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Ghana; a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the University Of Cape Coast; a Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Administration from GIMPA; a Certificate in Management from the Industrial Society, London (UK); and a Post Graduate Certificate in Public Administration from the Pennsylvania State University, USA.

Aisha Suraz, Secretary/Health Consultant

Aisha Suraz is a Senior Business Analyst with Accenture, a multi-national management consulting firm. Ms. Suraz works in the hospital and healthcare division where she helps transform healthcare management and administration through integration of digital technology.
Ms. Suraz received her Master of Science in Health Care Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University and her Bachelor of Science in Marketing-Management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Saeed Yusif, Vaccine Coordinator

Saeed Yusif works for Allied Service Center, a community-based organization serving New Yorkers living with and at risk for HIV/AIDS. Mr. Yusif works as a counseling, testing and referral specialist providing clients individualized case management. He holds a certificate in medical coding and billing from Long Island University and numerous certifications in training from the NYC Department of Health.

BOARD MEMBERS

Suraz Ibrahim, Board Chairman

Suraz Ibrahim has over 20 years of private sector experience working in the area of marketing, finance and operations for AT&T, Verizon and Unisys. His outstanding leadership abilities have resulted in new business development and process improvements that reduce costs and increase profitability.

Daniel Amadu Nyankamawu, President, Africa

Daniel Amadu Nyankamawu is an accomplished public administrator with 38 years of service on the district, regional and national level, working for the Civil Service Department of Ghana where he rose to the status of Chief Director. His work includes a focus on sustainable development, poverty alleviation, rural development and decentralization

Rhonda Peters

Rhonda. Peters has over 30 years’ not-for-profit senior management experience in innovative business development, sales and marketing management, donor development and corporate strategic planning. She has a B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Braimah Abubakar Yusif

Braimah Abubakar Yusif holds Bachelor of Science Degree from University of Ghana, Legon. Taught Chemistry in Obuasi Secondary Technical School and Kumasi Girls School in Ghana. Severed as Head of Science and Academic Coordinator for International Relations of Youth Organizing Commission in Ghana.

Mohammed Diallo

Mohammed Diallo has twenty seven years of experience in the field of logistics/ Distribution, Supply Chain, Courier and Warehousing having worked for manufacturing companies and presently working for UPS specializing in Shipping, Delivery and Supply Chain. Diallo has excellent knowledge in all aspects of Computerized Inventory Control plus knowledge in all types of shipping/ receiving i.e. UPS, FEDEX, and DHL etc. Diallo also has experience in the Trucking and Courier Services and plan to start a Courier Company with emphases in warehousing and delivery when I complete my service with my present employer United Parcel Service aka UPS.

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