About Us
The Ekoles are extremely passionate about giving back, and strongly believe that life not lived for others is no life.
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They demonstrate the grassroot ideology that “Charity begins at home”, hence, in an effort to instill the tenets of philanthropy and sacrifice in their children, in 2011, Dr. Alphonse Ekole (M.D.), and Dr. Liza Ekole (PharmD, Ph.D), together with their three wonderful children, Ndialle, Hanna, and Abigail, started philanthropic work in Cameroon. Their children went on to sponsor 20 impoverished kids yearly in Cameroon for four years out of their birthday funds.
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In 2013, they established “The Ekole Fountain of Hope Missions”, a 501 (c) Non-Profit Organization based in the United States of America (USA), in order to officially continue the philanthropic work they've always done. And, in 2014, they opened their hearts by adopting two beautiful children from an orphanage in Cameroon (Ethel and Lauren Bless).
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Since then, they have dedicated their time and money to giving back to the poor, old, orphans, and sick, as well as supporting churches, women’s empowerment, and sports competitions, exemplifying that a fulfilled life is one that is selfless and sacrifices for others. Their philanthropic activities span throughout the northwest, southwest, and central provinces of Cameroon and the USA.
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The Ekoles have been recognized nationally and internationally for their profound dedication and sacrifices towards ensuring that the world is a better place for all. But, despite all their earthly accolades, they often declare without equivocation that all is futile and purposeless without God in the center.
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VISION
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To Leave positive indelible footprints in the lives of the under privileged, globally.
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MISSION
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To improve the wellbeing of others by addressing the social problems that affects humankind through specific initiatives that transcends political, religious, lingual, economic, gender and geographical barriers.
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ABOUT THE FOUNDERS
Dr. Alphonse Ekole, MD and wife, Dr. Liza Ekole, PharmD., PhD are both medical professionals who firmly believe that in order to make the world a better place for all, we must all make sacrifices to uplift the underprivileged.
Since 2011, through a relentless dedication of their expertise, time, and money, the couple have epitomized a sacrificial lifestyle in an effort to instil the tenets of philanthropy in their children Read More..
RECOGNITION
The Ekole Foundation has been recognized Nationally And internationally.
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Recognition by Ambassador H.E Henri Etoundi (June 2021).
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✅ The Ambassador of Cameroon to the United States, H.E. Henri Etoundi, commended The Ekole Fountain of Hope Missions for helping to secure about $500,000.00 worth of medical supplies and equipment for the Buea Regional Hospital in Cameroon. He also applauded the foundation for sponsoring Road construction in the Nguti area and described it as selfless.
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✅ Recognition by The Minister of Public Health – Cameroon (Dec. 2021). The Minister of Public Health, on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon, expressed deep gratitude to The Ekole Fountain of Hope Missions for the patriotic gesture of the donation of medical Supplies and equipment donated to the Buea Regional Hospital worth $500,000.00 or FCFA 300.000.000.00 (300 Million).
Other recognition has been received from:
✅ The AID Impact Award from the Harvard Global Health Catalyst Summit, Harvard Boston, MA. 2016.
✅ Who’s Who African and African-American Achievement Award by International Institute in Metro-Detroit. 2015.
✅ The kingdom Dream Award by Evangel Ministries for Philanthropic work, Detroit USA.
✅ Recognized for numerous contributions to SASSE College by the Principal. Buea, Cameroon. 2016.
✅ Recognized during the commencement ceremony of the Catholic University Buea, Cameroon. 2016.
✅ Applauded by the reputable Cameroon Magazine, The Post outlined all the philanthropic activities in one of its publications titled” The Ekoles boost education, sportsmanship & dev’t in Cameroon”. 2016.
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