The story of Ryvanz-Mia Charity Corp began with deep personal loss—and a decision to love and protect vulnerable children in Ghana and Uganda so they would never feel abandoned or forgotten.
The name “Ryvanz-Mia” was born out of deep personal tragedy. After losing beloved family members, our founder made a promise in her heart: their memory would not end in grief, but in compassion. She chose to honor them by opening her home to orphaned and vulnerable children in Ghana.
Together with “Mama Esi” in Ghana and dedicated friends, she began caring for children one by one— offering food, a safe place to sleep, school fees, and the simple but powerful gift of being seen and loved.
The home was lovingly named after her daughter, Ryvanz, and the very first volunteer, Mia—two names that now symbolize a legacy of love for children who once felt forgotten.
“I asked God to turn my pain into purpose. Every child we hug, every meal we share, every school fee we pay is a way of saying to them: ‘You are not alone. Your life matters.’”
What started as a heart-level response in one home has now grown into a multi-country effort to feed, educate, and empower vulnerable children and widows in Ghana and Uganda.
“The first children welcomed into the founder’s home in Ghana.”
Here is an overview of how a small act of obedience grew into Ryvanz-Mia Charity Corp, serving children and widows in two countries.
Use this space for a simple collage:
When the first children were welcomed into the home, some people wondered if they were “too much” to handle—too poor, too behind in school, too wounded by life. But our founder saw something different: future teachers, nurses, leaders, and parents.
This is where the phrase “Liability today, asset tomorrow” was born. It captures the heart of Ryvanz-Mia Charity Corp: every child, no matter their background, carries God-given potential that can be nurtured through love, education, and opportunity.
“When I look at each child, I don’t see their lack—I see who they can become if someone just believes in them.”
Moments where the founder is not behind a desk, but present with the people Ryvanz-Mia serves.
The Founder’s Story is still being written—through every child who returns to school, every widow who receives food, and every community that experiences love in action. Your partnership helps carry this vision forward in Ghana and Uganda.
"When I looked into the eyes of children who were being sent home from school and widows carrying burdens alone, I knew we couldn’t stay comfortable and do nothing. Ryvanz-Mia Charity is our small, imperfect yes to loving them in practical ways.”-Founder,Ryvanz-Mia Charity
A former teacher by profession, originally born and bred in Kpando, Volta Region of Ghana, he trained at Jasikan College of Education, then proceeded to the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Education (B.Ed.) in Mathematics. Once a teacher, always a teacher, as he enjoyed teaching high school mathematics in Ghana before moving to the United States in 2011. His love for teaching less-endowed children inspired him to help his mother, Mama Esi, up to date, manage, and care for vulnerable children in Ghana, and train school drop-outs and youth in employable skills such as dressmaking and pastries in Ghana.
While in Ghana, Ven handled everything from planning volunteers’ arrivals to and from the airport to program sites to the care and well-being of the children. Upon relocating to the USA, the founder is still committed and remains a vital part of the orphanage (now childcare and pre-school). Despite the distance, the founder established a preschool called Hope Memorial School. In 2020, Ryvanz-Mia Charity became a 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization in the United States. With your assistance and help, the founder firmly believes that together, we can rescue as many lives as possible to improve children’s conditions in the short and long term. “If the money we donate helps one child or can ease the pain of one parent, those funds are well spent”– Carl Karcher.
I look forward to working with you to achieve our shared goals of transforming the lives of the underprivileged. Feel free to share your ideas by contacting me.
Venunye (meaning Merciful God), or Ven as he affectionately called, saw the hardship these vulnerable children faced and understood the disparity in Ghana and its communities. Unlike the United States, they lack the infrastructure to lead everyday life. Knowing he could do more, Ven devoted his time, love, and passion to improving life of a vulnerable child. He did this through various initiatives and personal support that feed, educate, and empower a vulnerable child in need.
Originally from Ghana, Ven understands the disparity in regions and devotes any time outside of his passion for working at the orphanage to caring for older people across the state with Companion and Homemakers, a non-medical agency. He is proud to donate a portion of his paycheck to support vulnerable and needy children in accessing quality education. in Ghana.
RYVANZ-MIA CHARITY CORP is a public charity, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by U.S. federal and state tax laws.
