Our Team
YmaGrace Koomson
I, YmaGrace, am passionate about transforming the lives of African’s suffering financially worldwide. As the Founder of Africa Hopes In Christ, we sponsor and mentor young, African men and women entering the business arena. I pride myself as being an experienced net-worker, connecting Africans for the purpose of building a strong, united black race within Africa our motherland. And we are aware that without Christ as our counselor, we labor in vain.
Why I Do What I Do
I was raised in Sierra Leone and I come from a family of historical figures. My great granddad was mayor of Freetown Sierra Leone, in the nineteenth century, and my uncle was head of state in the 1960s. I discovered that my uncle gave the country its first profitable year, resisting the temptation of bribery, that usually leads to economic ruin for most African countries. This instilled confidence in me, Then at the age of 12 I was told that we hailed from freed slaves. This information jolted my confidence but also embolden me, producing a lifelong passion to improve the lot of Africans and fight racism, poverty and disunity among us.
Education
I attended the prestigious Annie Walsh Memorial School and acquired a BSc in Economics at Fourah Bay College University of Sierra Leone famous for giving Freetown, Sierra Leone the nickname "Athens of West Africa" due to its many notable graduates.
Work Experience
My employed career spanned from 1987 to 1999 in the finance, accountancy field Then from 2000 to 2015 as a self employed bookkeeper/ accountant.
In 2015 I realised that my dream to empower Africans was stagnant and i had to take a leap of faith and start Africa Hopes In Christ, a mission giving to me in 1972 at the age of 12. From that date onwards 28th February 2015, I have never looked back and Africa Hopes In Christ has exponentially grown to supporting many students, businesses, churches and charities led by the Lord Jesus Christ himself, using me and several divine helpers as His willing instrument.
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Regional Leadership
Mr. Rowland Stevens
West Africa Area Representative
Rowland Mounda Stevens is a respected family man, married to Lulu Stevens with several children, and a committed member of the United Methodist Church. He is from Moyamba and Freetown in Sierra Leone. He received his early education in Moyamba District, earned a BSc in Economics from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, and later obtained an MBA from St Clements University in Australia. He began his career as a teacher in several schools before moving into auditing, finance, and development roles. He worked as an Internal Auditor at the Sierra Leone Produce Marketing Board and the Sierra Leone Roads Authority, and as a Finance and Administrative Assistant with the UN (FAO). He held leadership and specialist roles with Care International, NaCSA, SLANGO, and the Bumbuna Hydro Project. He is also Executive Director of the Integrated Development Initiative, a Board Member of Audit Service Sierra Leone, and Chairman of the Internal Audit Committee of the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education.
Mrs Jenipher Kaswarra
East Africa Area Representative
Mrs Jenipher Kaswarra, Located in Uganda Married to Jon. With children, 4 boys and a daughter.
Professionally: A teacher and counselor.
Spiritually: Born again and a church elder in my local church.
Ministry: As a family, we run a Christian primary school .
An African: l treasure the spirit of nationalism and Pan- Africanism.
Destiny: A citizen of Heaven.
Oliver H. Bandawe
Southern Africa Area Representative
Bandawe Oliver Huruyadzo is a family man and Christian based in Zimbabwe with over 21 years of progressive experience in the humanitarian sector. He holds a B.Soc.Sc in Psychology, and Diplomas in Business Entrepreneurship and Mental Health.
