♥Meet the Founders

Two Hearts. One Mission.

Behind every child whose life has been transformed through Ryvanz-Mia Childcare are two people who chose compassion over comfort and service over recognition. Since 2006, Madam Esime Djentuh (Mama Esi) and Venunye Djentuh have dedicated their lives to creating opportunities for vulnerable children through love, education, foster care, and community development. Together, they continue to inspire volunteers, partners, sponsors, and supporters from around the world to help build brighter futures for children in Ghana.

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Founders of Ryvanz-Mia Childcare
Founded in 2006 A long-term commitment to children and families in Kpando, Ghana.
Leadership through service Care, education, dignity, and opportunity remain at the heart of the mission.
The people behind the mission

Meet the founders who turned compassion into action

Their leadership has helped Ryvanz-Mia Childcare grow from a response to personal tragedy into a lasting source of care, education, and hope.

Regina Esime Djentuh, Founder of Ryvanz-Mia Childcare Founder · Mama Esi

Madam Esime Djentuh

Known lovingly as Mama Esi, Regina founded Ryvanz-Mia Childcare with a deep conviction that every vulnerable child deserves safety, affection, education, and the chance to dream again.

Her personal journey through loss and hardship became a source of compassion for children facing abandonment, poverty, and uncertainty. Through years of hands-on care, she became a mother, mentor, advocate, and source of stability for children who needed a safe place to belong.

“Every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and hopeful about the future.”
Venunye Djentuh, Co-Founder of Ryvanz-Mia Childcare Co-Founder · Program Leadership

Venunye Djentuh

Venunye helped shape the organization’s direction, strengthen its programs, and connect the mission with supporters, volunteers, and partners in Ghana and abroad.

His leadership focuses on education, youth development, sustainable programs, storytelling, partnerships, and long-term opportunities that help children move beyond survival and prepare for independent futures.

“When compassion is organized into action, it can transform generations.”
Children supported by Ryvanz-Mia Childcare
A shared calling What began with compassion became a long-term commitment to children and families.
Their shared journey

Two leaders united by one purpose

Regina and Venunye combined personal care, community service, and organizational leadership to build a model that supports the whole child.

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Care rooted in dignityEvery child is treated with love, respect, patience, and protection.
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Education as a pathwaySchooling, mentoring, and encouragement help children build lasting opportunity.
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Family-centered supportSafe reintegration and community connection remain important whenever appropriate.
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Long-term visionTheir work continues through Hope Memorial School and the future Ryvanz-Mia Foster Village.
Leadership values

The principles that guide their work

The founders’ decisions are shaped by values that protect children, strengthen trust, and encourage sustainable impact.

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Compassion

Responding to hardship with empathy, patience, and practical care.

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Protection

Keeping children’s safety, dignity, privacy, and wellbeing at the center.

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Education

Using learning, mentoring, and skills development to expand opportunity.

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Sustainability

Building programs that strengthen families, food security, and long-term independence.

Leadership milestones

A mission that has continued to grow

These milestones reflect years of service, sacrifice, and consistent leadership for children and families.

2006

Ryvanz-Mia Childcare Begins

The founders begin providing care and support to vulnerable children in Kpando.

Growth Years

Care Expands Beyond Shelter

Programs grow to include education, nutrition, healthcare, mentoring, and youth development.

Education

Hope Memorial School

The founders establish a learning environment that supports early education and daily meals.

Family Connection

Foster Care & Reintegration

Eight children are safely reunited with extended family members through supported reintegration.

Long-Term Impact

Children Supported Into Adulthood

Twenty-three children receive care, education, mentoring, and support as they grow toward independence.

Future Vision

Ryvanz-Mia Foster Village

The founders continue planning a purpose-built community for care, learning, health, skills, and sustainability.

Their future vision

Building the Ryvanz-Mia Foster Village

Regina and Venunye envision a safe, family-centered community where vulnerable children can grow with access to education, healthcare, recreation, vocational training, and sustainable farming.

The Foster Village will strengthen Hope Memorial School and create a long-term foundation for care, learning, healing, and independence.

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Future Ryvanz-Mia Foster Village
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