2025 In Review

Dear Friends and Supporters,

Grace and peace to you.

On behalf of the Oheneba Foundation in Ghana and the Oheneba Foundation (USA), we write with gratitude and humility to report on the work entrusted to us during the past year. Your generosity, partnership, and confidence have made tangible improvements in the lives of the people of the Sefwi Obeng-Mim Traditional Area and the wider Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Area of the Republic of Ghana.

The mission of the Oheneba Foundation remains clear and unwavering. In the words of His Royal Highness, Oheneba Nana Kwame Obeng II, we have declared a different kind of war for the twenty-first century. It is not one fought with weapons, but one waged against illiteracy, poverty, disease, and unemployment through development, education, and human dignity. That vision continues to guide every project, every grant, and every partnership.

During 2025, the Foundation directed its resources primarily toward education, health, and direct community welfare. With donor support, we provided salary assistance to seven community teachers, ensuring the continuity of education for children in areas where government resources remain limited. Our Royal School achieved a notable milestone this year by being ranked the top-performing school in the Sefwi Juaboso District. This achievement has opened new pathways for students to gain admission to some of Ghana’s leading colleges and universities.

In higher education, the Foundation continued its longstanding commitment to student support, assisting promising young people whose academic success would otherwise be constrained by financial hardship. This year also marked the expansion of international partner education programs, with thirty-five students preparing to begin studies through newly established collaborations.

Health and human dignity remain central to our work. In 2025, the Foundation continued its practice of hospital support, including assistance with medical costs for vulnerable children. These acts of care are not abstract commitments. They are moments of real relief for families facing impossible choices. They reflect our conviction that access to healthcare is not a privilege, but a moral responsibility shared by the global community.

The Foundation also maintained its tradition of honoring elders and vulnerable members of the community, including support for aging citizens through communal gatherings and assistance programs. These efforts strengthen social bonds and affirm the dignity of those who have contributed to the community's life across generations. All funds entrusted to the Foundation are governed by formal oversight structures in both Ghana and the United States. The Ghana Foundation operates as a registered non-governmental organization under the laws of the Republic of Ghana. The Oheneba Foundation (USA) functions as a federally recognized nonprofit corporation under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Independent auditing, board governance, and transparent reporting remain core commitments of our shared work. As we look ahead to 2026, our most urgent need remains the continued support of community teachers whose service sustains educational progress at the grassroots level. In addition, we continue to develop projects in water access, health infrastructure, and educational facilities, always in collaboration with traditional authorities, local government partners, and community leadership. We offer our deepest thanks to every donor, volunteer, advisor, and partner who has walked alongside us. Your support does more than fund projects. It strengthens hope, stability, and opportunity in communities that too often stand at the margins of global development. Special thanks to Dr. Benson Sun Bun Chang and Dr. Wilson Wai Pan Lam for being patrons of the Teachers’ Salaries, and Fang LiJun for Scholarships. May the work we share together continue to bear fruit for generations to come.

With gratitude and respect,

H.R.H. Oheneba Nana Kwame Obeng II,

Chief of Sefwi Obeng-Mim, Founder and Chairman, Oheneba Foundation (Ghana)

The Rev. Dr. Christian Dominic Boyd, Managing Director and Treasurer, Oheneba Foundation (USA)

2025 PROJECT STATUS (All totals in United States dollars)

Teachers’ Salaries: $5,000

Hospital Donations: $500

College Student Support: $3,000

Aging People Party: $1,000

Total Donations Received: $9,500

2025 OHENEBA FOUNDATION FINANCIAL STATEMENT (All totals in United States dollars)

Beginning Bank Balance: $1,147.77

Income (Donations): $12,652.13

Expenses (Bank Fees): $450.38

Expenses (Grants): $9,500.00

Ending Bank Balance: $3,849.52

2026 PROJECT REQUESTS (All totals in United States dollars)

In 2026, the Oheneba Foundation in Ghana and the USA will continue to work with H.R.H. Oheneba Nana Kwame, the Royal House of Sefwi Obeng-Mim, H.M. the Omanhene, and the Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Council.

At present, we have one major support need: the continued payment of salaries for our hardworking community teachers. Currently, we have seven (7) teachers on the payroll, each requiring a salary of $80 per month.

7 x 80 = $560 month

560 x 12 = $6,720 per year

So, we need $6,720 to keep our community teachers employed and teaching the next generation of community members!

ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2025

Our school was the best school in the Sefwi Juaboso District for the 2025 basic school exams. This will allow our students to get an education at some of the best colleges in Ghana!

We have also been able to set up international partner education programs for the people of Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Area (Paramountcy). Thirty-five students will begin studies in the near future!