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.

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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 Director

Founder and scholar-practitioner advancing youth development, rural education, and community-driven leadership solutions

Lawrencia Hamdiya Salifu

Communications & Engagement Lead

Strategic communicator passionate about connecting communities through empathetic, data-informed storytelling

Dr. Nestor N. Nasage

Board Chair

Seasoned management consultant providing strategic oversight, governance leadership, and financial stewardship

Alex Kuunang

Finance Manager

Manages financial planning, budgeting, and accountability to support organizational sustainability

Peter Tibangnaa

Operations Manager

Oversees daily operations, logistics, and systems to ensure programs run efficiently and effectively

Ebenezer Ogoe

IT & Systems Support

Provides 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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