Richard Yinkah

Founder & Executive Director

Richard originally founded DIVOG in 1997 and has dedicated his life to this non-profit since then. Over the last few years, Richard has traveled extensively through the United States and Canada to increase awareness of the harsh conditions faced by many women, children, and the elderly in his neighboring Ghanaian communities. He has inspired hundreds of international volunteers to join the DIVOG efforts, contributing time and funding to empower socio-economic change throughout rural Ghana.

Cell Phone # +233-244734074

Email: richard@divog.org

Robert Tornu

Director of Project & Volunteer Management

Robert studied Psychology at the University of Ghana-Legon and has been working with DIVOG since its inception in 2002. Robert is from Agotime-Akpokope, a small village in the Volta Region of Ghana. According to Robert, what’s the fuel that churns the DIVOG machine? Empowerment. From local materials to back-breaking manual labor, community participation in all DIVOG projects is what makes them successful and sustainable. While you’ll have the opportunity to work with the entire DIVOG staff, it’s Robert’s job to make sure you have a fun, safe, comfortable and inspiring experience in Ghana.

Cell Phone #:+233-244442650/+233-208442631

Email: robert@divog.org

Mypa Buckner

Public Relations Officer & Director of Administration

 Mypa has been working with DIVOG for over nine years, after receiving a professional degree in Marketing from Ho-Polytecnic. Mypa is the DIVOG’s man behind the curtain—it’s his responsibility to make sure the day-to-day operations go smoothly. Whether it’s helping volunteers research visa inquiries or ensuring that accommodations, transportation and equipment are ready before your arrival, Mypa is the guy getting it done.

Cell Phone #: +233-24109976/+233-208915047

Email: mypa@divog.org

Angelbert “DJ” Ankah

Director  of IT & Construction Management

DJ is currently in his third year at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, where he will be receiving his B.Sc. in Quantity Survery & Construction Economics in 2012. DJ also has a professional degree from Ho Polytechnic in Building Technology. DJ is responsible for designing and supervising all construction projects, from initial planning to ribbon-cutting. Sounds like a serious guy, no? Wrong! “I’m the kind of guy who loves to have fun and have fun on behalf of people who don’t want to have fun. I’m the vibe to keep your mood uplifted and feeling ‘Tozi Tozi!’ & ‘Gbenzey Gbenzey!’ Come volunteer with us and find out what that means!”

Cell Phone #: +233-8330574/+247716724

Email: angelbert@divog.org