About Us
Over 45 years of caring for vulnerable children in the heart of Ghana's Central Region.
Our Story
From Six Children to a Community
Countryside Children's Welfare Home was founded in 1978 by Madam Emma Boafo Yeboah, who was living with an American couple while caring for six children in Winneba. Rather than use funds the couple had given her to further her own education, she chose to care for the children herself — with the unwavering support of her husband, Capt. (Rtd.) Joe Yeboah. Both are pictured alongside this page.
During the severe drought of 1983, she migrated with the growing group of children to Awutu Bawjiase in the Central Region, staying at the Opimbo Chief's Palace while a permanent home was established. The Home was formally registered in 1994, and its own building was completed in 1996 — the community it has called home ever since.
What started as a small shelter grew steadily over the decades. By the early 2000s, the home was caring for over 70 children, most of them under the age of ten, providing meals, schooling, and a stable family environment.
Today, after a period of scrutiny and reform, the home continues its mission with renewed accountability structures, transparent governance, and a deep commitment to the children entrusted to its care.
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Mrs. Emma Boafo Yeboah’s immeasurable love for every child in her care
Mrs. Emma Boafo Yeboah, who founded the home in 1978
In memory of Capt. (Rtd.) Joe Yeboah (1940–2016), her husband
What We Stand For
Our Mission & Values
“To provide parental care and training for needy children to prepare them for the challenge of life with confidence.”
Safety First
Every child in our care is protected, heard, and valued. Their safety is non-negotiable.
Education
We invest in every child's academic future because education is the surest path out of vulnerability.
Transparency
We operate openly under the oversight of Ghana's Department of Social Welfare, and are accountable to our community.
Dignity
We treat every child with respect and work to preserve their sense of identity and belonging.
The Team
Our Leadership
Mrs. Emma Boafo Yeboah
CEO / Founder
Mr. Ernest Osei Owusu
Administrator
Mr. Prince Wilson
Finance
Rev. Humphrey Patterson
Child Welfare Officer
Mr. Bright Anderson
Home Coordinator
Miss Louisa Hounkale
Health Coordinator