Management Team

A 2014 Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, Bernice Dapaah is a young Ghanaian rising social entrepreneur who holds a Bachelors in Business Administration from the Christian Service University with over 15 years’ experience in both the profit and non-profit industries. She is skillful in quantitative and qualitative programme, projects implementation, monitoring, training, assessments, reviews, baseline surveys and evaluation. In her capacity as the Executive Director, she ensures that project design and implementation is scientifically informed, and responsible for research, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, processes and targets related to the project and provide feedback and improvement advice to project team. In 2013 Bernice Dapaah was named a Vital Voices Lead Fellow having earlier on won the 2013 International Women Alliance World of Difference Award.

Mariam Awuni is a graduate of the International Institute of Social Studies and holds a Master’s degree in Development Studies from Erasmus University Rotterdam. She is a highly motivated professional with over a decade of experience across international and local NGOs, government institutions, and private sector organizations.

Her work focuses on women’s empowerment, environmental sustainability, capacity building, and the conservation of agricultural and forest resources. She also has strong experience in training, education, and community development initiatives.

Mariam demonstrates a proven ability to work effectively under pressure, build strong professional relationships, and deliver results beyond set targets through sound management practices. She brings a collaborative and innovative approach to her work and thrives in team environments that drive organizational growth and impact.