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About Friends of Adaklu (FOA)

FOA moves from village to village, working with each community to help them deal with the local issues that are stopping them from thriving. Focusing on self-reliance, resilience, and community-led development, FOA is always ready to lend a helping hand. Our ambassadors are the very people we've supported—proud, skilled, and eager to share their knowledge with others.

About Nunya Village: Nunya Village is a self-sustaining social enterprise that tackles youth unemployment through cultural preservation and pride.

The Story of Nunya Village

Nunya Village is a FOA project and was built on FOA principles. It stands on land donated by Togbe Senya IV, Head and Lawful Representative of the KPAFOE Clan of Adaklu Tsrefe. FOA provided the tools and materials, however it is the people of Adaklu who came together to raise it to the skies, making Nunya Village truly theirs.

Tools & Materials

Training & Education

Community-Built

A Crossroads Where Lives Intersect

Lots of things meet in Nunya Village. It is a crossroads where lives full of hardship intersect with possibility, hope and opportunity.

Creativity meets community

Longing meets opportunity

Hands meet ability training

Culture meets tourists

Energy meets output

Despair meets hope

Children meet love

Lack of self-confidence meets praise

Dreams meet reality

Self-Reliance

Empowering communities to sustain themselves independently.

Resilience

Building strong communities that can overcome challenges.

Community-Led

Driven by the people, for the people of Adaklu.

Our Team

Meet the passionate individuals dedicated to empowering young artisans and preserving Ghanaian heritage

Robert Tornu

FOA Director

As FOA's trusted advisor, Robert embodies true empowerment, measuring success by the impact his efforts have on others. His deep understanding of Ghana's cultural norms and politics has been key to Nunya Village's strong reputation and community trust in Adaklu.

Stella Kudah

FOA Country Director

As FOA's Country Director for Ghana, Stella is the driving force behind Nunya Village's success. A tireless leader and motivator, she combines intelligence, empathy, and unwavering dedication to improve the lives of those around her.

Helga-Liz Haberfellner

FOA Founder & CEO

An award-winning documentary filmmaker, story doctor and media professor for over 30 years, Helga founded Friends of Adaklu after a 2012 volunteer stint in Ghana. Her innovative approaches to development and social enterprise are the key drivers behind FOA’s success

Paul Andrew

ACFO and Media Director

A multi-award-winning master editor specializing in finding the story hiding within the footage, Paul makes sure FOA’s media messagesa are strong, focused and resonant.

Christina Randazzo

FOA-USA Communications Laison & Ambassador

Based in Berkeley, California, Christina has been a dedicated volunteer with Friends of Adaklu since 2017, supporting a range of education and empowerment programs. She has helped connect young artisans at Nunya Village with students in the United States, fostering cultural exchange and collaboration through art. The Academy school in Berkeley, use handmade beads from Nunya Village to create jewelry in their art class, selling their creations to raise funds in support of Friends of Adaklu’s programs.

Frederick Sokpoe

IT Manager

As a passionate ICT scholar from Ho Technical University, Mr. Sokpoe Frederick sought to apply his skills in a challenging environment where he could make a genuine impact in the community. His unique blend of technical expertise, teaching experience, and fluency in Ewe made him a perfect fit for the mission of Friends of Adaklu (FOA). Robert Tornu was inspired by Frederick's empowerment-driven approach to problem solving to impact lives and communities friends of Adaklu support.

Our Supporters

At Nunya Village, we are deeply grateful to the individuals who believe in our mission and contribute to FOA's village project.

Meet the people who contributed to Nunya Village Project!

Phoebe Calolot

Social media strategist & Project Manager

Fabio Mattei

Creative Web Developer

Selena Salustri

Creative Web Developer

HannaMarie Isum

Actress and singer

About Nunya Village

About Friends of Adaklu (FOA)

The Story of Nunya Village

Tools & Materials

Training & Education

Community-Built