Our Founders come from different backgrounds but share a common goal to improve the lives of people who struggle to survive every day. They also share a tireless work ethic, a nothing is impossible attitude and a desire to make the world a better place.
Founder, Ghana
Dr. Samuel Nkrumah “Powerful” Yeboah is the Founder of Project OKURASE in Ghana. He is a master drummer, drum maker, teacher, and performing artist. Above all, he is a strong humanitarian. In 2008 he was awarded the prestigious Doctor of Humane Letters from the Medical University of South Carolina and walked in the medical school graduation. He spends his time between Ghana and England. His dream is to bring people together to solve every day life's most challenging problems and to make the world a better place for everyone. Dr. Yeboah has co-authored a number of published scientific articles and is a writer of a children’s book. From the time that he was a small child, he has had a desire to work to eliminate hunger and poverty. He is exceptionally hard working. His heart is full of kindness and his laugh is contagious.
Founder, America
Dr. Cynthia Cupit Swenson is the Founder of Project OKURASE in the United States. She received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from The Florida State University in 1991. Currently Dr. Swenson is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Swenson has published many journal articles, book chapters, and three books. She is incredibly hardworking and dedicated to the vision of Project OKURASE and to peaceful relations among people around the world.
