Elizabeth is an Aerospace Engineer with multifaceted expertise. She is a passionate advocate of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) advancement in Ghana. She is currently undertaking her PhD in Aerospace Engineering at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the United States.
Elizabeth Ameke
She takes immense pride in her affiliation with the Akua Kuenyehia Foundation and Women In Engineering Ghana as an ambassador and beneficiary. She is the president and Co-founder of STEMClever.org which provides an innovative and engaging approach to learning STEM for over 400 elementary and high school students in Ghana. Elizabeth founded STEMClever.org to contribute to transformative change in her community which is the cornerstone of the Akua Kuenyehia Foundation.
“Being an AKF scholar is a tremendous honour and privilege for me. It means being part of a community that values education, empowerment and gender equality and incorporating the 4cs (community, career, culture and core skills) into how I lead my life”.
Jennifer Bessie
Jennifer is a first-year student at the United States International University Africa in Kenya pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Jennifer is a compassionate and independent individual with a strong sense of community. Due to financial constraints and her mother’s deteriorating health, Jennifer was unable to attend university after senior high school despite being academically eligible to study.
With her love for children and upon her mother’s recommendation, Jennifer assisted new mothers with their babies and assisted them in any way she could voluntarily. Whilst Jennifer assisted the new mothers, she underwent extensive self-learning in the field of child psychology and development. This experience helped Jennifer realize her calling to aid in childhood development through child psychology. Several years later, at the age of 29, Jennifer is finally on track to achieving her dreams as an Akua Kuenyehia Foundation beneficiary.
“The Akua Kuenyehia Foundation gave me hope again. For a long time, I never thought that I would be able to bring my dream of becoming a child psychologist to fruition until AKF came along.”
Thabitha E. Kamalo
Thabitha is an International Trade and Business graduate from the African Leadership University. She currently works as an executive assistant at the Akua Kuenyehia Foundation whilst pursuing her postgraduate degree. Thabitha is a creative and innovative young woman running her jewellery-making business and pays it forward by hosting workshops for other AKF beneficiaries. Thabitha graduated from High School in 2016 but due to financial constraints, was unable to continue her tertiary education until she was introduced to AKF two years later.
“Before AKF, I was very timid and found it difficult to get out of my comfort zone. Today, that is no longer the case. Being an AKF scholar is a privilege as they go beyond the scope of merely providing scholarships. They are very proactive through their mentorship programmes and summer camps whilst also creating opportunities for us to grow and succeed”.
Comfort Kokwe
Comfort is a final year student at the United States International University Africa in Kenya pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Criminal Justice. Comfort is a passionate young lady who has a wide array of interests. She is planning on pursuing Law for her postgraduate studies as she has always dreamed of becoming a lawyer from a young age. Comfort has an AKF mentor who is a lawyer who offered her guidance and strengthened her resolve to become an advocate for women and children.
“I have learnt a lot from the Akua Kuenyehia Foundation. The foundation’s mentorship programmes have taught me valuable skills such as etiquette and how to present myself. My social skills have significantly improved and I am not afraid of going for what I want anymore. The mentors served as a source of inspiration that demonstrated that is not impossible for me to achieve my dreams“.
Eunice Amoah
Eunice is currently completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Ghana in Obuasi. Eunice looks forward to pursuing her Master’s degree in materials engineering and thereafter developing devices that will improve the healthcare system in Ghana through innovative technology.
“AKF has improved my communication skills and my mentor helped build up my confidence. I did not like to associate with people and I was the type of person to merely listen when others spoke. AKF helped me find my voice”.
Miranda Elorm Fiavi
Miranda is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in General Engineering at the Al Akhawayn University in Morocco. She is passionate about travel and exploring different cultures to gain insight and appreciation for others’ way of life. Miranda intends to pursue her postgraduate degree in biotechnology to improve agricultural processes and products in Ghana.
“Before joining AKF, I was very introverted and lived my life in a bubble. AKF has expanded my perception of the world and taught me many valuable life skills through its mentorship programmes and camps. The foundation instilled a sense of community in me that strongly motivates me to give back to others. Throughout my journey as an AKF scholar, it has always been about being a better version of yourself so that you can go back to your community and help others.”
Ruth Dwumah Odei
Ruth is a first-year student at the United States University in Kenya doing her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. Ruth has been an AKF beneficiary for four years and describes her journey at AKF as a blessing. Before AKF, Ruth had no hope for the future as her family could not afford tuition fees to send her to university. She is one of five children in her household and a first-generation university attendee. The Akua Kuenyehia Foundation has played a pivotal role in securing Ruth a scholarship to follow her dreams and attend university.
“I have learnt a lot from AKF. I lost hope at some point that I would never attend university until AKF came along and opened so many doors for me. They have been supportive throughout my academic journey and instilled values in me to help my community in any way that I can“.
Ruth plans to branch into the study of Law as soon as she finishes her undergraduate degree. She always dreamt of becoming a lawyer to represent vulnerable people in her community who cannot afford legal representation and to contribute to transformative change in Ghana.
About
The Akua Kuenyehia Foundation is a private foundation committed to the development and empowerment, through formal education, of women in Ghana.
