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Vision
Our vision is to create an inclusive world where every child is courageous and confident, knowing their true identity and culture through diverse and engaging content that reflects their realities and nurtures their imaginations.
Mission
At Muna Kalati, our mission is to provide accessible, relevant, and engaging educational content that improves learning outcomes for African children, promotes African cultural heritage and supports the development of a more educated, and inclusive African society. We are dedicated to promoting African children’s educational resources and empowering young readers with access to high-quality, Africa-focused educational content. Through our digital platforms, publishing services, advocacy campaigns, and workshops, we strive to facilitate intercultural communication, improve literacy, and inspire children to become global citizens and change makers.
Advocacy
To promote the importance of children’s literature and literacy in Africa
Our partners
Meet Our Team
With diverse backgrounds and skillsets, our team brings a unique and multifaceted perspective to the table. Meet the individuals who make up our impactful organization.
Prince Owiredu
Finance Officer
Prince is a dedicated finance officer with 4 years of experience specialize in financial reporting
Prince Teye-Gaga
Research and Partnership
Prince leverages research to drive sustainable development in Africa, creating impactful projects
Jeanne Tchawo
Language Officer
Jeanne is passionate about languages and envisions a future where African languages are predominant globally
Christiana Eleh
Partnerships & PRO
Christiana is a dynamic strategist, passionate about building impactful relationships, managing public relations and driving brand growth to elevate organizational reputation
Esther Owusu-Buabeng
Human Resource Officer
Esther is described as a harbinger of positivity, dedicated to witnessing people's authentic growth
Esther Antonio
Graphic Designer
Through my work, I strive to bridge the gap between creativity and functionality, crafting engaging visual and messaging strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. I'm dedicated to helping organizations tell their stories, build strong brand identities, and foster meaningful connections with their stakeholders
Gabriel Omane-Yeboah
Full Stack Web Developer/Webmaster
Gabriel Omane-Yeboah is a versatile full-stack developer with a passion for innovation and continuous learning. He thrives on experimenting with new technologies and techniques, driving him to deliver cutting-edge solutions that exceed expectations
Patrick Insaidoo
Marketing Personnel
Patrick is results-driven marketing professional driving business growth through innovative campaigns. Expertise in digital marketing, social media, and content creation.
Christian Elongue
Executive Director
Ngnaoussi Elongué Cédric Christianis the founder of Muna Kalati and a leading figure in African children's book publishing. Motivated by the lack of representation in books for African children, he launched www.munakalati.org in 2017 and the Muna Kalati magazine in 2018. Christian has written over 331 articles on early childhood development, literacy and edtech, and is the author of the book, An Introduction to Children’s Book Publishing in Cameroon. He has served on the Executive Committee of IBBY International and is Vice-President of IBBY-Cameroon.
Princess Sonia
Admin & Spiritual Officer
Princess Sonia is a highly organized administrator with expertise in accounting and human resources. She manages budgeting, financial analysis, and counselling, ensuring the organisation’s holistic health. She also oversees recruitment, training, and employee engagement, fostering a positive work environment. Princess Sonia is known for her creative problem-solving and process optimisation, which enhances productivity and drives business success. Her dedication to organizational development and employee well-being makes her a key asset to the team.
Emmanuel Adepa Agbanyo
Project Manager, Muna Kalati App
Adepa is a dynamic leader passionate about problem-solving, project management, and value addition. With outstanding interpersonal and self-management skills, he has successfully executed complex projects across diverse teams. Adepa's experience has sharpened his abilities in team management and project execution, making him an effective and results-driven professional. His commitment to excellence ensures successful project outcomes and strong team collaboration.
Cote d'Ivoire
Keïta Oumy Korotoum
Oumy Keïta is a former book ambassador for an Ivorian publishing house. She is passionate about audiovisual communication and content creation. She is the creator of the literary podcast Cocon Spirituel and also works as a videographer. Oumy has produced video content for the 2024 Abidjan International Book Fair, showcasing her expertise in literary promotion and multimedia.
Kenya
Sahara Abdi
Sahara Abdi is a literacy advocate, writer, and founder of Northern Voice Trust, championing education for pastoral and marginalized children in northern Kenya. Drawing from personal experience, she creates literature to represent and inspire these communities. Her works, including Araweelo, A Boy Named Salah, and My Brother With the Colourful Brain, have been translated into Somali, Afar, Swahili, and French. Sahara’s stories also feature in African anthologies, highlighting her dedication to literacy and inclusion across the continent.
Burkina-Faso
Marcelline Compaore
Marcelline is a third-year student in business communication from Burkina Faso. A passionate animator for young children and adolescents, she is also a poet. Marcelle has actively participated in various literature-related activities (reading, storytelling, theater, etc.) with children and adolescents. In addition, she has held several positions, including President of the adolescent group of the ICCV (Initiative Communautaire Changer la Vie Nazeremse).She is also the promoter of "Pendo Workshops," an initiative aimed at promoting reading among younger audiences.
Togo
Ami Dovene Christelle Zami
Christelle Zami is an author, interpreter-translator, and educational consultant known for her Ami Series, inspiring environmental awareness in children. She excels in linguistic mediation and develops curricula promoting environmental and multilingual education, reflecting her commitment to nurturing young minds and sustainable learning.
Tunisia
Ahlem Mahmoud Driss
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Ahlem Mahmoud Driss is a Tunisian publisher, speech therapist, president and child psychologist. Her publishing house, Celi Editions (present in Tunisia and Senegal), publishes educational and early-learning books and works for parents, with a constant concern for quality. Its aim is “to introduce toddlers to reading by offering suitable books at affordable prices”.
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