Introducing Our CYN Builders: Meet Foster Mbir

The impact of investing in one young person reaches far beyond what we imagine. One person learns, grows, and finds the confidence to lead, and before long, they are inspiring others and bringing their community along with them.

That is part of the story behind the change happening in Ekumfi Dunkwa, where a young leader is helping turn a shared vision for rural development into community action.

Meet Foster Mbir, one of the young leaders making a difference through The Builder’s Foundation and the Community Youth Network (CYN)!

My name is Foster Mbir, a graduate of the University of Ghana Business School with a degree in Accounting. I worked with PwC Ghana as a Finance Associate. My expertise is in all things finance and accounting. I am the Impact Officer for Global Shapers Communit, Cape Coast Hub. I am committed to rural development, transformation, and mindset shift.

Through The Builder’s Foundation and CYN, I have mentored 300 students on career guidance and course selection, inspired 300 students in rural communities to dream big and pursue education with excellence, and leveraged LinkedIn to inspire many people on the need to contribute to rural development. And now, we are looking forward to empowering the Social Club through training and financing.

Foster’s story is a reminder of what can happen when young people are equipped to lead and given the opportunity to put their skills into action.

As a TBF mentee, Foster received training in community leadership and went on to mobilise an inspiring team driving change in Ekumfi Dunkwa. His journey reflects the ripple effect we hope to create through our work: investing in young people who, in turn, inspire others and contribute to the development of their communities.

From mentoring students on their academic and career choices to encouraging conversations about rural development, Foster continues to champion a future where young people have the confidence, knowledge, and opportunities to shape their own paths.

Looking ahead, he hopes to support the Social Club in Ekumfi Dunkwa through training and financing, helping strengthen its capacity to continue making a difference in the community.

At TBF, stories like Foster’s remind us that our work does not end with training or mentorship. The real impact comes when young people take what they have learned and use it to bring others along.

We are proud to celebrate Foster and the team he has helped mobilise in Ekumfi Dunkwa.

One young leader can inspire a team. One team can help transform a community.

Introducing Our CYN Builders: Meet Philemon Sefakor Kumadey

Imagine being asked what you want to become when you grow up, but never being shown how to get there. For many young people in rural communities, the challenge is not a lack of dreams or ability, but limited access to the guidance that can help turn those dreams into reality.

Through the Community Youth Network (CYN), we are working to bridge that gap by connecting young people with mentors who can share their experiences, offer guidance, and help them see what is possible.

Meet Philemon Sefakor Kumadey, our next CYN Builder!

I believe that quality education is the most transformative tool for empowering individuals and uplifting communities.

Guided by a strong desire to serve, I focus on mentoring young people in rural communities to help them discover their potential, navigate career paths, and become forward-thinking leaders. Through dedicated service and continuous learning, I strive to build initiatives that bridge educational gaps and leave a lasting positive impact.

I am a corporate and investment banker.

CYN and TBF gave me a platform to turn my passion for education into real action. Through the outreach project, I travelled to Ekumfi Dunkwa, a rural community, to speak with children and teenagers about why education matters and how it can change the course of their lives.

My role was to lead the session on career planning and guidance. Many of these young people had never been asked what they want to become, or shown the steps to get there. I helped them see that choosing a career starts with knowing their strengths and interests, setting goals early, and staying in school. I also took time to answer their questions and encourage them one-on-one.

Through continuing this work, I look forward to reaching more children in rural communities like Ekumfi Dunkwa who rarely get access to career guidance. Many of them have ability and ambition but lack someone to show them the path, and I want to be part of changing that.

I look forward to growing as a mentor and communicator, learning how to connect with young people from different backgrounds and speak to their real challenges. I also hope to help build follow-up systems, such as school visits, mentorship circles, or career talks, so the impact lasts beyond a single outreach day.

For Philemon, education is about more than staying in school; it is about helping young people understand their potential and giving them the guidance to shape their futures.

His experience in Ekumfi Dunkwa reflects why mentorship and career guidance matter. Sometimes, a conversation with the right person can help a young person see possibilities they had never considered before.

As a CYN Builder, Philemon is committed to reaching more rural students, supporting their aspirations, and helping create opportunities for guidance that extend beyond a single outreach.

We are proud to have him as part of our growing network of young people using their knowledge and experiences to inspire the next generation.

Stay tuned as we continue introducing the people behind the Community Youth Network, one CYN Builder at a time.

Introducing Our CYN Builders: Meet Ibrahim Ansah

Sometimes, the people who understand the importance of an opportunity best are those who know what it means to grow up without enough of them. And when they get the chance, they choose to make the journey a little easier for someone else.

Through the Community Youth Network (CYN), we are bringing together young people who are ready to share their experiences, inspire others, and help create more opportunities for rural communities.

Meet Ibrahim Ansah, our next CYN Builder!

I am Ibrahim Ansah, a graduate from the University of Ghana with interests in Accounting, Finance, ESG, and Risk Management. As someone who grew up in a less endowed community, I love to partake in capacity building to share my experience with people.

I currently work as a Fiscal Accountability Trainee at the Africa Centre for Energy Policy.

CYN and TBF have given me the opportunity to travel to a rural community to share my experience and encourage young ones to take their studies seriously and stay away from any negative practices.

I look forward to actively engaging young people to help them build their capacity in terms of leadership, talent, education, and community involvement.

For Ibrahim, giving back is personal. Having grown up in a less endowed community, he understands how important it is for young people to have access to guidance, encouragement, and opportunities to grow.

Through CYN, he is turning his own experiences into lessons that can inspire others to take their education seriously and make positive choices for their future.

His commitment goes beyond academic achievement. He hopes to see young people develop their leadership abilities, discover their talents, and become active contributors to their communities.

We are proud to have Ibrahim as part of our growing network of CYN Builders, young people who are choosing to use what they have learned to help others move forward.

Stay tuned as we continue introducing the people behind the Community Youth Network.