At FOA Canada, we believe in a world where every youth is cherished, protected, and given the opportunity to thrive.
FOA Canada assists youth in Ghana and beyond, to grow in hope, build resilient character and acquire necessary assets, thus breaking the vicious cycle of poverty.
At FOA Canada we envision a world where all youth are cared for and valued, and all are safe from danger or exploitation. We are committed to:
Future of Africa carefully selects talented individuals, passionate about the values of service, compassion, and justice. FOA holds team members to high personal and professional standards, to build an exemplary organizational culture of transformation in Africa.
Bruce Ballantyne is a retired Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in the furniture industry, having served as Controller, VP Finance, and CFO for three major furniture companies.
Bruce is passionate about supporting charities that provide practical assistance to help individuals reach their full potential.
Now living in Stratford, ON, Bruce remains actively involved in the community through the Stratford YMCA and other local initiatives. With a deep understanding of business and finance, he enjoys applying his expertise to assist organizations in managing their financial growth and achieving long-term success.
Jeff is passionate about empowering others to reach their full potential, believing in a 'people-first' approach to business.
With 13 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the digital marketing world, Jeff knows firsthand the challenges that come with building and growing a business. His journey has led him to appreciate the power of the franchise community, where collaboration allows brands to thrive while maintaining close-knit relationships.
In 2023, after selling his shares in his own company, Jeff joined the team at Thryv, where he now focuses on helping businesses streamline their operations through franchise management software.
Married to a very gifted wife, Mary, and father of 3 adults, Jeremy is a lifelong contributor to change and transformation. He describes himself as a restless soul; always believing that there must be a better way, for more people to be helped to live healthy, vibrant and contributing lives.
As the founder of Adventure4change, he has invested himself deeply in the lives of individuals, families and communities in Waterloo, Ontario Canada. He loves to mentor others, always seeking to instigate deep and lasting change. It is this passion that has taken him into various locations in the Carribean, South America and Africa, including many different Canadian contexts.
He is passionate about his belief that it is individual people, living in community, with a love for others who will make the world a better place. For him, this is the only way that it really works!
Leon serves as the Chief Technology Officer for MOC Deliverables Inc and is the Owner and President of KW Titans in Canada.
With a background as a retired millwright, Leon has transitioned into managing his own farm and cash crop business. His passion for helping others extends beyond his professional work, as he enjoys traveling and volunteering at various missions, using his wealth of experience to make a positive impact.