ADANU

As we wrap up another impactful year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and belief in our mission. Your generosity, collaboration, and encouragement have been the foundation of our incredible progress in empowering communities across the Volta Region. This holiday season, we celebrate you—our friends, donors, and volunteers—whose compassion and commitment continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of many. From all of us at Adanu, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, love, and celebration. May the new year bring you happiness, health, and continued inspiration as we work together to build a brighter future. Thank you for being a cherished part of our journey. ~ Team Adanu #SeasonGreetings #HappyHolidays #Gratitude #ThankYou #AdanuImpact #CommunityEmpowerment #CreatingChange #TogetherWeCan #InspiringCommunities #VoltaRegion #MakingADifference #HolidayWishes

Through our #BackToSchool Initiative, ADANU in partnership with Care For Others has supported 100 needy children from Nuriya Islamic School and Airfield Basic School with school bags and stationery. This initiative focuses on alleviating the burden on parents while empowering these young learners for the academic year ahead. Together, we’re not just giving school supplies – we’re igniting hope and building futures. A huge THANK YOU to Care For Others for making this possible! Want to join us in creating lasting impact? Partner with us today and help make education accessible to every child. #EmpowerChildren #SupportEducation #BuildingFutures #PartnershipForChange

Imagine a child stepping into a #classroom filled with hope—a space that stirs learning, supports dreams, and unlocks potential. This isn’t just a vision; it’s a reality we can create together for the children of Mafi Seva. This Giving Tuesday, we are raising $25,054.70 to construct a three-unit classroom block with an office and storeroom for Mafi Seva Basic School. This project is more than bricks and mortar; it’s a foundation for a brighter, better future for these young learners. No contribution is too small, and every dollar counts towards creating a lasting impact. Here’s how you can help: #Donate today: https://lnkd.in/dZeACEGx #Share this post with your network #Spread the word and inspire others to give This #GivingTuesday, let’s move from intention to action. Together, we can build not just classrooms but opportunities that will echo for generations to come. Thank you for being part of this transformative journey. Let’s make it count! #EducationMatters #TogetherWeCan #EducationInfrastructure #MafiSevaSchoolProject #VoltaRegion #Ghana

On this Thanksgiving Thursday, Adanu extends its deepest gratitude to all our friends, donors, and partners who have supported our mission in so many ways throughout the year. Your generosity and belief in our vision have made an incredible difference in the lives of countless communities in Ghana. A special thank you to our cherished partners—The Morse Family, Mosaic, HMC DESIGNING FUTURES FOUNDATION, and Care For Others for their unwavering support. Your commitment to our work has been truly inspiring. We also want to acknowledge the immeasurable contributions of the following individuals and organizations: Sharon Andrews, Edie Shen, Tom Gerber, Ashley Morrow, Fabrizio B., Connie Currier, MSU School of Public Health, Adam Schuyler, PE, PMP, Angie Paxton, Marcos Danny Caballero, Sam Musher, Fidelity Charitable®, Anthony Baldassini, Darline El Reda, DrPH, MPH, TDC Group, Mathews Peaches, Dennis Luong, Nicholas Pasquarosa, Steven Morse, Sarah Halsey, The Doctors Company, and Lizzy Bird MSc. Your generosity has empowered communities, transformed lives, and brought hope to so many. We are endlessly thankful for your support! If you, too, would like to make a difference and support the building of #schools and #libraries in the communities we serve, then join us by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/dZeACEGx Together, we can continue to create brighter futures. Thank you for believing in the power of community! #ThanksgivingThursday #Gratitude #CommunityImpact #Adanu #MakeADifference

Today, we honor Miranda Leurquin, MBA, SHRM-SCP, the immediate past President of the Friends of Adanu board, for her incredible #leadership and dedication over the years. From her early days as a volunteer to her role as President, Miranda has been a driving force behind ADANU’s growth. Her passion, hard work, and commitment to making a difference have transformed countless lives in #Ghanaian #communities. She has supported and championed our mission with love and compassion alongside her family, leaving a legacy that inspires us all. As Miranda transitions into new opportunities, we wish her nothing but the very best in all her future endeavours. May this next chapter bring her as much fulfillment as she has brought to others. Thank you, Miranda, for everything—you will always be part of the #AdanuFamily!

A huge shoutout to Chloe Yang for being named Top Student Podcaster for her series "Emerald City Echoes on KMIH 88.9 in the country at the John Drury High School Radio Awards. Chloe is the youngest member on Friends of Adanu board and her incredible achievements inspire us all. We are especially grateful for your unwavering dedication to ADANU’s mission. From championing #volunteer and book drives to stocking #libraries for communities in the Volta Region, your efforts have transformed countless lives. Thank you for being a shining example of leadership and impact. Keep soaring, Chloe! https://lnkd.in/gPqkpHUc

We are thrilled to welcome Todd Lotzer as the new President of the Friends of Adanu board and to introduce Kayla E. as the newest addition to the board! Todd has been a steadfast supporter of Adanu for over a decade, contributing significantly as a volunteer and board member. As he steps into this leadership role, we are confident his vision will steer the board toward even greater heights, building on our mission to empower communities and create brighter futures for children in Ghana. Kayla Edem joins the board with a wealth of expertise and a track record of impact. She was one of the MBA Consultants from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business Multidisciplinary Action Program (MAP), who helped craft strategies and a roadmap for Adanu 2.0. We eagerly anticipate the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas she will bring to the table. Together, Todd and Kayla will help chart bold new pathways for Adanu to continue inspiring and transforming communities in Ghana. Let’s celebrate this incredible team as we thrive together for a brighter future!

With immense joy and gratitude, we celebrate the commissioning of the #library block at Puros Primary School in Namibia, dedicated to the loving memory of Clint Morse. This dream became a reality thanks to the incredible support of Shelly Morse, the hardworking team #AdanuNamibia, and the Puros community, who all played vital roles in bringing this project to life. To everyone who believed in this vision and helped make it happen, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your dedication continues to inspire us every day. Want to be part of more life-changing projects? Join us at Adanu at volunteer@adanu.org as we continue empowering communities in Ghana and beyond. Let's keep building together. #library #AdanuGhana #TransformingLives #educationforallchildren #CommunityDevelopment #Education4All #CommunityImpact #ChangingLives #education #EmpowerThroughEducation #ImpactfulPartnerships #HelpingThatHelps #Namibia

Earlier this month, Clint Morse, a dear friend, colleague, and mentor to all of us on the Friends of Adanu Board, passed away. We were devastated to learn of his passing, and are still trying to find ways to wrap our hearts and minds around it. While painful, we are comforted in his belief in God, and his tremendous legacy through his personal, professional, and philanthropic life. In many ways, Clint was much more than a friend, a boss, or even an acquaintance. He was a gentle, compassionate force of nature that drew many of the board members to Adanu in the first place. Clint engaged with DIVOG in 2007 (now known as Adanu through his professional expertise and guidance) and he was immediately taken by the mission and leadership of Richard Yinkah and the team. Thereafter, Clint quickly shared his passion for Adanu’s program with those he met or interacted with. With his quick wit, charisma, incredible story-telling abilities, and big eye-squinting smile, others recognized that Adanu was also more than a non-profit in Ghana. It was about impacting generations of children and villages throughout Ghana and those that Adanu touched around the world. He believed in Adanu’s cypher that by building empowerment in the villages, this was the special sauce that would carry the message throughout the Volta Region and beyond. While we mourn the loss of Clint, we are buoyed by his incredible resilience and ability to enrich impactful relationships, including our own. We send prayers to the Morse family, as well as to those that knew and loved him. He was a special, brilliant human being. Clint, you will forever be loved, forever remembered. Your legacy will always continue through those with whom you connected. Friends of Adanu Board

It was with great regret that I learned of the passing of Clinton David Morse, a man whose life and legacy have left an indelible mark on ADANU and the communities we serve in Ghana. Over 15 years ago, Clint, along with his wife and daughter, first stepped onto Ghanaian soil as volunteers in what was then the DIVOG program, now known as ADANU. That first visit was transformative, not only for Clint and his family but for us as well. His connection to our mission was immediate and powerful. From that moment, Clint and his family became more than just partners; they became our dearest friends. Clint’s love for the work we do and his unwavering support have been pillars of strength for ADANU. His passion was infectious, inspiring everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him. Clint was instrumental in helping us expand our reach, touching more lives and strengthening more communities. His dedication was not limited to ADANU alone; it extended to supporting like-minded individuals and businesses across Ghana, always with the goal of uplifting others. Words cannot fully capture the depth of our grief or the extent of our gratitude for all that Clint has done. He was more than a supporter—he was a champion of our cause, a beacon of hope, and a true hero to the communities we serve. As we mourn his loss, we also celebrate the extraordinary life he lived and the countless ways he made this world a better place. Clint will forever remain in our hearts as our greatest friend, partner, and hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. May his legacy continue to inspire us all. Rest in peace, Clint. Your light will never fade. Richard Kwashie Yinkah Executive Director ADANU