About

Est 2020
Who We Are
Founded to address the root causes of educational disparity, REST is a research-driven advocacy organization. We believe sustainable change in rural classrooms starts with credible data and ends with empowered communities and responsive policymakers. We focus on:
- Quality
- Outreach
- Impact-driven work
We are a non-profit working to improve education in Ghana. We partner with several organizations to provide youth development training and also support services to teachers.
Vision and Mission
We envision a future where every child in rural Ghana has access to an equitable, high-quality education system, driven by evidence and sustained by supportive national policy
Generate Evidence
We conduct rigorous, context-specific research to uncover the structural barriers shaping learning outcomes in rural Ghana. By grounding every intervention in credible data, we ensure that advocacy and action are informed by reality rather than assumption.
Influence Policy
We translate research into clear, actionable insights that inform education policy and planning. Through sustained dialogue with government institutions and local leaders, we advocate for evidence-based decisions that respond directly to rural communities’ needs.
Empower Communities
We work alongside educators, parents, and youth to strengthen local capacity and ownership. By piloting solutions and amplifying community voices, we help ensure that reforms are practical, inclusive, and sustainable beyond individual projects.
Team
A dedicated team committed to advancing education, leadership, and community development
Daniel T. Adama
Founder & Executive DirectorFounder and scholar-practitioner advancing youth development, rural education, and community-driven leadership solutions
Lawrencia Hamdiya Salifu
Communications & Engagement LeadStrategic communicator passionate about connecting communities through empathetic, data-informed storytelling
Dr. Nestor N. Nasage
Board ChairSeasoned management consultant providing strategic oversight, governance leadership, and financial stewardship
Alex Kuunang
Finance ManagerManages financial planning, budgeting, and accountability to support organizational sustainability
Peter Tibangnaa
Operations ManagerOversees daily operations, logistics, and systems to ensure programs run efficiently and effectively
Ebenezer Ogoe
IT & Systems SupportProvides technical support and digital systems management to keep operations secure and connected
Our Approach
Research & Analyze
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Advocate & Influence
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Implement & Pilot
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Evaluate & Amplify
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