WHO WE ARE
Mission
The Martha Educational Foundation (MEF or MarthaEDU) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered in the USA. MEF is exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501(C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service. MEF USA, is affliated with MEF Ghana, an NGO registered under the company code of Ghana, 1963 (ACT 179) as a company limited by guarantee ( Reg. G18021) that operates the PEEP-TERS EXTENSION INSTITUTES in Ghana and beyond."
Our Mission
To facilitate transformation that empowers individuals to achieve their human potential and communities to fully utilize and benefit from local human resources.
Vision
To become the replicable model of success in collaborative community services for mental health and addiction prevention and treatment aligned with employment education and career services.
Official Mission Resolution Amended 2011
Therefore Be It Resolved, Martha Educational Foundation is led to move in the direction of providing mental health and addiction recovery to those in need of services;
Be It Further Resolved, that the revised vision of Martha Educational Foundation shall be to orchestrate American and African resources and professionals to empower communities and assist individuals and families to live healthier or more fulfilling lives both in Africa and in the United States through collaborative programs that provide humanitarian services, and mental health, substance abuse and relationship counseling.
Be It Further Resolved, that the revised mission of Martha Educational Foundation shall be providing assistance to (i) persons who are battling substance abuse and mental health issues including counseling, basic health services and other support services, (ii) needy families of persons battling substance abuse and mental health issues, and (iii) other impoverished individuals or families in need of temporary assistance. In addition, the Martha Educational Foundation will provide preventative education regarding substance abuse issues and education on mental health issues.
Be It Further Resolved, that Martha Educational Foundation will help solicit funds in Africa and the U.S. to support humanitarian mission-related projects in Ghana and other African nations to help accomplish this mission;
Be It Further Resolved, that Martha Educational Foundation will collaborate with like-minded organizations in the United States to offer expertise and resources by presenting counseling workshops to help those in need of services to achieve his or her highest potential.
Board of directors
Board - USA
George Awuah Fosu, Founder & CEO
Henry Anyimadu, MD, Health Director
Lawson Doomah, Administrator, Member
Jim DeLaMater, Operational, Member
Tyler Driver, Executive Director, The Extension, Member
Coordinators of the CPE Program:
Professor Emmanuel Y. Lartey, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Rev. Dr. Jacob Atuahene-Nsowaah, Director of Pastoral Care & Counseling Methodist Health System, Dallas, TX
Board - Ghana
Message from the Founder
George Fosu, Founder
George A. Fosu
USA, Founder & Director
Martha Educational Foundation Inc. (MEF) is a non - profit, non-governmental, non-denominational organization founded in 2006, to help improve the quality of life for deprived individuals in society. MEF bring together African and American professionals to enhance progress in the communities in the USA and Ghana, by establishing varieties of humanitarian projects. The ultimate goal of MEF is to empower and promote the venerable in society. Our partnerships with other organizations such as the Volunteer Match, USAID (United State Agency for International Development), Carter Center, and many more, enable us to grow stronger and stay committed in building a better organization.
MARTHA EDUCATIONALFOUNDATION RESOLUTION (June 2011)
Official Mission Resolution Amended 2011
Therefore Be It Resolved, Martha Educational Foundation is led to move in the direction of providing mental health and addiction recovery to those in need of services; Be It Further Resolved, that the revised vision of Martha Educational Foundation shall be to orchestrate American and African resources and professionals to empower communities and assist individuals and families to live healthier or more fulfilling lives both in Africa and in the United States through collaborative programs that provide humanitarian services, and mental health, substance abuse and relationship counseling.
Be It Further Resolved, that the revised mission of Martha Educational Foundation shall be providing assistance to (i) persons who are battling substance abuse and mental health issues including counseling, basic health services and other support services, (ii) needy families of persons battling substance abuse and mental health issues, and (iii) other impoverished individuals or families in need of temporary assistance. In addition, the Martha Educational Foundation will provide preventative education regarding substance abuse issues and education on mental health issues.
Be it Further Resolved, that Martha Educational Foundation will help solicit funds in Africa and the U.S. to support humanitarian mission-related projects in Ghana and other African nations to help accomplish this mission;
Be It Further Resolved, that Martha Educational Foundation will collaborate with like-minded organizations in the United States to offer expertise and resources by presenting counseling workshops to help those in need of services to achieve his or her highest potential.
As a nonprofit organization, MEF depends solely on contributions from individuals, corporations, churches, and fundraising, as sources of income. With your generosity, it is
possible to make a difference. Every person we train, assist or counsel, MEF is helping communities across America and Africa move one step closer to ending social injustices,
inequalities, poverty, hunger and unemployment. We can only do this with your support.
Please take this opportunity to show your support by sending your cherished donations, or volunteering your time for this great course. We also encourage your sincere
suggestions for our growth and development.
Your support as well as that of your friends would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
SERVICES
In addition to behavior health and addiction programs, MEF encourages mission trips from impassioned Americans and also provides educational and service opportunities for students and practitioners both in the United States and Ghana. This includes: Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit class to educate, spiritual leaders in health care personnel to utilize a holistic approach when caring for those suffering from behavior health and addiction issues.
The goal is also to provide opportunities for students from Emory University community to learn and serve through summer programs in Ghana by providing valuable global contextual healthcare experience while learning a bit of history and culture.
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