1. ANKRAH TWUMASI KWABENA
1 University Avenue, Berekuso, Eastern Region, Ghana
+233 (0) 261891776 | Ghanaian
kwabena.ankrah@ashesi.edu.gh | gh.linkedin.com/in/ankrahkwabena
EDUCATION
Ashesi University College Berekuso, Ghana
BSc. Business Administration Expected Date of Graduation: Jun 2019
University of Ghana - Legon Accra, Ghana
BSc. Consumer Science & Child Studies 2014 – 2015
Philanthropy University (Online education)
Global leadership, Social Entrepreneurship & Social scale impact 2015 – present
Achimota Senior High School Accra, Ghana
*General Science (WASSCE)
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Third place, Ghana’s Next Young Entrepreneur 2012 – 2013
Best in English & Economics, Achimota Senior High School 2012 – 2013
Best speaker, American Embassy Black History Month Debate Competition 2012 – 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
Gold Coast Medical Association Accra, Ghana
Volunteer Jan 2015 – present
• Educated and mentored over 50 people ranging from young children to adults on sex and health education in over 16
districts, covering 7 regions of Ghana resulting in healthier living standards
• Planned and coordinated entertainment activities for about 100 people, in each of the 16 districts leading to increased
interpersonal interactions and fostering a collaborative community
Ghana Legal Aid Network Accra, Ghana
Intern, Consumer Law Department Jun 2015 – Aug 2015
• Worked in a team of 7 legal associates researching on consumer law and required policies to be enacted in Ghana
resulting in a final research proposal presented to the International Consumer Advocacy and afterwards approved and
published
• Interviewed by CitiFM and Viasat 1 on issues concerning consumer violations in Legon leading to increased
conversations on prices and subsequently a reduction in the prices of basic goods
RESEARCH & PROJECTS
Early Childhood Virtual Education in urban slums Ghana
Founder Sep 2015 – present
• Interviewed mothers living in urban slums on their constraints in educating their children, gaining insight into the lack
of accessibility of schools and affordability
• Researched and documented on the role of early childhood education on IQ levels of young children and their future
educational outcomes
ACTIVITIES
Member, Citizens Movement against Corruption 2014 – present
Founder, Youth Helping Youth Movement 2013 – present
Participant, BBC Africa program 2015
Debater, Pan African Universities Debate competition 2014-2015