Protect and develop
Promote children’s growth and wellbeing through safe care, education, nutrition and the support needed to become active, responsible members of society.
About Ryvanz-Mia Childcare
A home of care. A future built around possibility.
Since 2006, Ryvanz-Mia Childcare has served vulnerable children in Kpando, Ghana through safe care, education, nutrition, mentoring, family support and practical opportunities for adulthood.
Since 2006Local care, education and opportunity rooted in Kpando.
Who We Are
More than a place to stay.
Ryvanz-Mia Childcare is a registered nonprofit organization based in Ghana’s Volta Region. The work began with residential care, but today the mission extends across education, nutrition, youth development, foster care and reintegration, Hope Memorial School, community outreach and sustainable farming.
The aim is not simply to meet an immediate need. It is to help a child move toward safety, learning, family connection, confidence and greater independence.
Child-centered careDignity, patience, protection and respect.
Education & developmentLearning, mentoring, life skills and guidance.
Family connectionSafe reintegration when it is appropriate and in the child’s best interests.
How It Began
Personal loss became a lifelong commitment to children.
Ryvanz-Mia Childcare began in 2006 after founder Madam Esime Djentuh, affectionately known as Mama Esi, transformed painful personal loss into compassion for children facing hardship.
She welcomed two vulnerable children, George and Mawuli, into her own home. The name Ryvanz-Mia honors her daughter Ryvanz and Mia, one of the early international volunteers who supported the mission.
With support from Venunye Djentuh, volunteers, donors, local leaders and community partners, the work grew into a broader organization serving children through care, education, nutrition, healthcare, family support and youth development.
“Every child deserves to feel safe, loved, valued and hopeful about the future.”
Our Purpose
Compassion is the beginning. Sustainable opportunity is the goal.
A safer future
A future where vulnerable children can grow in safety, receive quality education, remain connected to family when appropriate and pursue their potential.
Stronger systems of care
Develop family-centered, sustainable programs that protect children, keep them learning and support safe family reintegration.
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Protect
Safe care, food, healthcare, supervision and emotional stability address immediate needs.
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Educate
School enrollment, learning materials, tutoring, mentoring and Hope Memorial School support continued learning.
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Strengthen families
Family tracing, foster care, preparation and supported reintegration help preserve safe family connections.
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Prepare for the future
Mentoring, vocational exposure, life skills and career guidance help young people move toward independence.
Our Leadership
Local knowledge. Long-term commitment.
Founder
Madam Esime Djentuh
Mama Esi founded Ryvanz-Mia Childcare in 2006 and has dedicated years to providing children with affection, stability, education, protection and hope.
Meet the founders →
Co-Founder · Program Leadership
Venunye Djentuh
Venunye supports program development, partnerships, communications, volunteer coordination, sustainability and the long-term growth of the organization.
Read their leadership story →
Our Future Vision
Building the Ryvanz-Mia Foster Village.
The long-term vision is a purpose-built community bringing family-centered care together with education, healthcare, recreation, vocational training and sustainable farming while strengthening Hope Memorial School.
