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TenaHealth Initiative
Transforming Lives Through Health Education & Advocacy
A growing community committed to health education, advocacy, personal development and positive community impact.
1. Organizational Identity
Organization: TenaHealth Initiative
Meaning of TENA: Transformative Education Network for Advocacy.
Tagline: Transforming Lives Through Health Education & Advocacy.
Membership identity: TenaCates (singular: TenaCate).
Community sign-off: Stay Safe & VibeTic ⚕️
TenaHealth Initiative is a health education and advocacy initiative that seeks to empower people through accessible health information, awareness activities, community engagement, skills development and opportunities for positive change.
Its work encompasses health promotion, mental and emotional wellbeing education, reproductive health education, preventive health awareness, community outreach and personal development. Its activities are not restricted to adolescents or young adults; programmes can serve different age groups according to their needs.
TenaCates is the collective identity of all members of TenaHealth Initiative. It represents belonging, shared purpose, responsibility and commitment to the initiative's mission.
2. Vision, Mission & Core Values
Vision
To build informed, empowered and healthier communities through transformative education, advocacy and collective action.
Mission
To improve access to reliable health education, promote informed decision-making, strengthen community participation and create opportunities for learning and development through advocacy and collaborative initiatives.
Core Values
- Education: Making useful knowledge accessible and understandable.
- Advocacy: Promoting awareness and positive change.
- Empowerment: Equipping people with knowledge and practical skills.
- Integrity: Communicating honestly and acting responsibly.
- Compassion: Treating people with dignity and without judgment.
- Collaboration: Working together across roles, disciplines and communities.
- Accountability: Taking responsibility for commitments and outcomes.
- Continuous Learning: Improving through reflection, feedback and experience.
3. Organizational & Leadership Structure
TenaHealth Initiative currently operates as an informal, volunteer-led initiative with six core members. Its structure is designed to remain lean, with clear responsibilities and room for growth.
Founder & Executive Director
Eunisa Sarpong
Strategy · Governance · Partnerships · Accountability
Guidance & Counselling Unit
Unit 1Projects & Outreach Unit
Unit 2Wider TenaCates Community
Mavis Yanney · Core TenaCate
Functional assignment to be finalized. Works collaboratively with the leadership team and contributes according to agreed responsibilities.
The chart illustrates the current proposed structure. Mavis's functional assignment remains open. All six individuals are core members; the wider TenaCates community may include additional members and volunteers.
4. Official Role Descriptions
4.1 Eunisa Sarpong — Founder & Executive Director
Purpose: To provide overall strategic direction, leadership and accountability.
- Define organizational priorities, objectives and long-term direction.
- Supervise units and coordinate the core leadership team.
- Lead partnerships, fundraising, stakeholder engagement and external representation.
- Review and approve major activities, budgets and organizational commitments.
- Monitor performance, resolve challenges and encourage accountability.
- Ensure programmes align with the initiative's mission, values and standards.
Leadership principle: Delegate routine responsibilities rather than personally managing every activity.
4.2 Enuonyam Kwakye — Guidance & Counselling Lead
Purpose: To coordinate educational and supportive activities relating to mental wellbeing, guidance, personal development and participant welfare.
- Plan guidance, wellbeing and educational programmes.
- Coordinate facilitators and appropriate resource persons.
- Promote safe, respectful and non-judgmental participation.
- Identify appropriate professional referral pathways.
- Supervise the deputy and submit progress reports.
4.3 Mary Adubi Owusu — Deputy Guidance & Counselling Lead
Purpose: To support the unit lead and ensure continuity.
- Assist with planning and implementing programmes.
- Support participant engagement, educational materials and follow-up.
- Coordinate assigned tasks and document activities.
- Stand in for the lead when delegated.
- Report progress and challenges to the unit lead.
4.4 Keziah Adoma Acquah — Projects & Outreach Coordinator
Purpose: To plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate TenaHealth programmes and community activities.
- Prepare project proposals, work plans, timelines and budgets.
- Coordinate health campaigns, outreach, training and screening activities.
- Organize logistics, resources and volunteer participation.
- Monitor implementation and document project outcomes.
- Coordinate with the deputy and report progress to the Executive Director.
4.5 Kwaku Twumasi — Deputy Projects & Outreach Coordinator
Purpose: To support project planning, delivery and evaluation.
- Assist with project logistics, schedules and resource coordination.
- Follow up on assigned activities and volunteer responsibilities.
- Maintain project records and support reporting.
- Assist with community engagement and activity evaluation.
- Coordinate assigned project operations when delegated.
4.6 Mavis Yanney — Core TenaCate
Purpose: To contribute to TenaHealth's mission through an agreed functional role.
- Participate in agreed organizational activities.
- Contribute according to her strengths, interests and availability.
- Collaborate with other TenaCates and fulfil agreed responsibilities.
- Work with the Executive Director to finalize a suitable assignment.
The specific functional role has not yet been finalized. A formal assignment should be agreed upon and documented before duties are confirmed.
5. Membership Identity: TenaCates
Singular: TenaCate
Plural: TenaCates
Community: The TenaCates Community
Leadership group: TenaHealth Leadership Team
A TenaCate is someone who belongs to and contributes to TenaHealth Initiative in line with its mission and values. Members may contribute through health education, advocacy, outreach, project implementation, communications, administration, professional development and other organizational activities.
Membership does not imply that every member is a health professional. All members should represent the initiative responsibly, respect confidentiality and follow approved guidance when communicating on its behalf.
- “Dear TenaCates, thank you for your continued commitment.”
- “Calling all TenaCates! A new opportunity awaits.”
- “Proud to be a TenaCate.”
- “Together, we are transforming lives through health education and advocacy.”
6. Decision-Making & Accountability
| Decision area | Responsible person/group |
|---|---|
| Vision, strategy and major partnerships | Executive Director |
| Guidance and wellbeing programmes | Guidance & Counselling Lead |
| Projects, outreach and event implementation | Projects & Outreach Coordinator |
| Deputy responsibilities | Support the relevant lead and act when delegated |
| Assigned functional duties | Each member, within agreed responsibilities |
| Major expenditure and organizational commitments | Executive Director, following agreed approval procedures |
| Decisions affecting the whole team | Executive Director consults the core team and documents the outcome |
Departmental leads should manage routine activities within approved plans and budgets. Major decisions, significant expenditure, new partnerships and commitments made in the organization's name should follow an agreed approval process.
The leadership team should promote open communication, respect, constructive feedback and fair resolution of disagreements.
7. Meetings & Reporting System
Weekly or Biweekly
Review current tasks, deadlines, upcoming activities and challenges. Use brief virtual meetings or written updates.
Monthly Progress Reports
Each unit reports activities completed, results, challenges, relevant expenditure and plans for the next month.
Quarterly Leadership Review
Review organizational progress, community impact, member participation, funding opportunities and future priorities.
Shared Organizational Records
Maintain a central, access-controlled repository for plans, reports, budgets, meeting minutes and approved communication materials.
Records to Maintain
- Meeting minutes and documented decisions.
- Project proposals and work plans.
- Budgets and expenditure records.
- Activity reports and evidence of outcomes.
- Partnership and stakeholder records.
- Approved communication materials and brand assets.
- Safeguarding and referral procedures.
8. Professional Conduct, Safeguarding & Confidentiality
All TenaCates should be expected to:
- Represent TenaHealth honestly and respectfully.
- Share health information responsibly and avoid unsupported medical claims.
- Respect privacy and obtain appropriate consent before sharing identifiable photographs, stories or personal information.
- Protect sensitive disclosures, particularly those involving mental health, reproductive health and personal circumstances.
- Avoid promising services, financial assistance or treatment the initiative cannot provide.
- Refer people to qualified professionals or appropriate services when needs exceed the initiative's scope.
- Disclose conflicts of interest and handle organizational resources responsibly.
- Communicate concerns and disagreements constructively.
Because TenaHealth works with sensitive health topics and may engage people across different age groups, written safeguarding and referral procedures should be developed as the initiative grows.
9. Organizational Growth & Future Expansion
The current structure is suitable for a small, volunteer-led initiative. New departments should be introduced when the workload, funding and number of active members justify them.
Health Education & Content
Educational materials, health insights and campaign content.
Communications & Media
Branding, social media, publicity and documentation.
Finance & Administration
Budgeting, financial records and administrative coordination.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Impact measurement, programme feedback and reporting.
Regional Coordination
Coordination of approved activities beyond the initiative's immediate area.
These are future possibilities, not current departments. Existing TenaCates may support these functions until separate appointments are justified.
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