VIMA Children’s Home
Staff

It is no easy task to care for the land, buildings, and all that it takes to ensure that the children at VIMA Children’s Home are cared for, loved, and safe on a day-to-day basis. We are so amazed by the work of our wonderful staff. They say, “It takes a village” to raise children, and we know better than most just exactly what that means! Please take a moment to read a little about the individuals who are the heart & soul of VIMA Children’s Home.

  • Francis Kwame Agbemafle

    FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Francis is our Founder and manages the operations from the US and visits VIMA Orphanage in Ghana at least once a year. He wears many hats in his role, but somehow manages to do it all with a smile on his face. Learn more about his mission with VIMA on our “Who We Are” page!

  • Charles Mortey

    SPONSOR LETTER COORDINATOR

    Charles helps the children stay in touch with their sponsors, especially those who are too young to write letters. He also travels to the local villages where some VIMA children are with caretakers to ensure they are attending school and acheiving their educational milestones.

  • Chris Webu

    VOLUNTEER PROGRAM COORDINATOR

    A teacher by profession, and a beneficiary of the VIMA program himself, Chris plans the itinerary for the Volunteers and stays with them during the entire visit. He helps to ensure every trip is a successful and fun time for visitors!

  • Selorm Amegah

    HOME HANDYMAN

    A recent addition to the VIMA Family, Selorm knows how to do a little bit of everything. from fixing minor electrical problems, farm equipment to doing a little bit of carpentry work. We refer to him as the first aid man on the orphanage campus. He is also a backup driver.

  • Mabel Mati Afeafa

    HOUSE MOTHER & SENIOR COOK

    Mabel cooks and serves food for the children around the clock at VIMA. She is a motherly figure who provides guidance to our children and keeps things moving at VIMA Children’s Home. Her role is vital and pivotal in our operations. Without Mabel, our kids will suffer.

  • Selina Agbenyo

    CULTURAL PERFORMANCE TEACHER

    Song and Dance are an important part of the African culture, and witho ur community based approach we try to offer as many opportunities for our children to celebrate in this way. Selina teaches our children about their heritage through song and dance.

  • Oswald Datsa Alias "Honorable"

    MAIN DRIVER

    Oswald transports our staff as needed. Located in remote areas of Ghana, he provides a wonderful and much needed service to keep the VIMA Children’s Home operations moving.

  • Mercy Agbemafle

    COOK FOR VISITING VOLUNTEERS

    A teacher by profession, Mercy is a part-time cook for our Volunteers at VIMA. We host people from all over the world and her cooking ensures that each volunteer is well fed and comfortable after a long day of work!

  • Stephen Amert

    Children’s Home Manager

    Stephen recently joined our family as the Home Manager, taking on the many responsibilities that ensure the VIMA Children’s Home runs smoothly. He helps with finances, repairs, compliance issues, liaison, mediator between VIMA and the chiefs, and generally overseeing the daily operations of the home. A father of three children, Stephen loves children and in his own words, “ i see no difference between the VIMA kids and my own kids”