Our Inspiring Story
From Poverty to Global Pro-Poor Campaign Front-liner
David K. Awusi
Founder & Executive Director
"Poverty is not economics. Poverty is not theoretical nor a statistical computation. Yeah, I was born, bred and grew up in it."
"Poverty has a human face. The human face of poverty is the 1.1 billion people who live in acute multi-dimensional poverty across 110 countries around the world. They are very deprived, critically sick and can't even afford a simple square meal per day."
"That is why, I have pledged and dedicated my entire life to mobilize the youth population to fight the root causes of extreme poverty and climate change for the past 20 years in Africa and globally."
Vision, Mission & Core Values
Vision
Youth Rise International (YoRI) envisions Africa without poverty and hunger but shared prosperity for all citizens, health equity and strong families by 2063.
Mission
Youth Rise International (YoRI) exists to mobilize young people and hard-to-reach grassroots communities to fight the root causes of extreme poverty through social protection, climate and health justice education, and good governance.
Core Values
- Jesus Christ's love, passion & compassion for the poor
- Youth-inclusive and Assets-based Community Development
- Learning, transparency & accountability
- Contextual and sustainable development
- Respect, morality and family preservation
Corporate Governance
Guided by Excellence and Expertise
Ama Boafo-Arthur
PhD, LLB
Senior Lecturer, University of Ghana
World-Class Leadership
Youth Rise International (YoRI) has subscribed to sound international nonprofit corporate governance systems recommended by the World Association of NGOs (WANGO).
7-Member Board of Advisors
We are governed by a strategic 7-member Board with 100 years of combined experience, drawn from Africa and Asia across diverse fields including academia, international development, banking, finance, law, and media.
Board Treasurer: Isaac K. Maison, MPhil, ICA(GH), CIB(GH) - Award-winning financial professional and Head of Internal Audit at UBA Ghana Limited, ensuring prudent financial management and accountability.
Our Optimistic Leaders
Dedicated professionals committed to transforming communities
Gloria Kesewaa
Midwife
Berlinda Oppong
Midwife
Faustina Waliba
Midwife
Veronica Martey
Senior Midwife
Eric Yeboah
Field Officer
Frank Offei
Community Facilitator
Florence Offei
Administrative Officer
Gideon K. Nuvi
Projects Officer
Albert Jackson
Accounts Officer
Mercy G. Agyei
MEAL Officer
David K. Awusi
Executive Director
Clement Kwame Takyi
Community Leader
Partnership For Growth, Change & Impact
Join us in our mission to create shared prosperity for all citizens across Africa by 2063