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.
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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 (Ndialle, Hanna, and Abigail Ekole); in selflessly aiding the poor, old, orphans, and sick, as well as supporting churches, women, and sports competitions.
By performing these hearty deeds, they’ve proven that the next generation can learn and do even more, which is evidenced by the nobility displayed by the 3 wonderful Ekole children, who sacrificed their birthday funds for 4 years ongoing, to offer academic sponsorships to more than 20 impoverished children in Cameroon.
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In order to officially continue the philanthropic work they’ve always done, in 2013, the Ekole family founded the "Ekole Fountain of Hope Missions”, a USA-based 501(c) Non-Profit Organization. Shortly after, in 2014, they opened their hearts by adopting two beautiful children from an orphanage in Cameroon (Ethel and Lauren Bless).
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Drs. Alphonse and Liza Ekole are based in Texas, USA with their children and continue to promote worldwide philanthropic initiatives based on human values.
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.
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✅ 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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