June, 2009 - American International Marketing Services (AIMS) organizes business forum in Riverside California

Subayo, ASK Ghana LLC and Gathers Strategies Inc. and La Sierra University sponsored the Business Development Forum to enchance the business relations of the Sister City Project between Riverside and Obuasi, Ghana. The event was attended by Mbumwae and Sven Buchholz. V. Davis and family donate an industrial loom to Subayo through Riverside Sister City Committee.

November, 2008 - NYC Marathon

Sheelagh McNeill ran her third New York City marathon in support of Subayo. Her Friends and colleagues donated to Subayo because of her strides!

September, 2008 - Twelve year old donates her birthday presents to Subayo

Gabriella Fioravanti friend of Subayo asked her friends to contribute to subayo instead of recieving normal presents at her birthday party. Twelve of Gabriella's friends gave donations rather than traditional presents.

July - August, 2008 - Mbumwae, Greg, and Patrick tour Ghana locations

In Obuasi they Launched the Suabyo Golden Eagles Soccer Team and the Baka Project. They also participated in a radio interview on Ghana's Shaft 98.1 from Obuasi.

In Dededo, the three visited school children and the women's council along with community leaders and chiefs.

The Schwedock family donated an industrial oven to the women's council of Tema, see photo. In addition to providing additional funds to the women's council of Ada for their Tye and Dye project.

July 14 - 18, 2008 - Greg vists school in Wasa Akropong

Mbumwae met with the Mayor of Obuasi and addressed the assembly regarding the Riverside, California community and Obuasi Sister City Project.

July 10, 2008 - Subayo Fundraiser Party

All gathered for good company, good music and a good cause at Uncle Ming's in New York City's "Alphabet City." Performances by Lu Yang Yang, Greg Schwedock and Sean Brown.

April 14, 2008 - Mbumwae Speaks at Hamilton College

Mbumwae toured the college, had a public interview with Gregory Schwedock and spoke with students to raise awareness of the the Subayo Foundation. Click here to read more...

March, 2008 - Obuasi and Wasa Visit

Mbumwae met with the Mayor of Obuasi, Ghana and addressed the assembly regarding the Riverside, California community and Obuasi Sister City Project.

Mbumwae also visited Wasa Akropong's District Superintendant and donated books and toys to the area's daycare center.

Febuary 28th - March 11, 2007 - Mbumwae’s Latest Trip

 In honor of Ghana's 50th anniversary all the remote villages in which the Subayo Foundation has been active sent representatives to make the often long journey to Ada.  Approximately 2,000 people from the 15 villages attended the convention.  Every village had a tent to display a sample of the products they have been making with the help of the Subayo Foundation.  A small sampling of the diverse products at the event were tie dye fabrics made with bee's wax from Tadzawu; pasta and pancakes made from cassava powder from Dzodze; red chili peppers from Bator and sugar bread from Ada.  It was a truly marvelous showcase for the Subayo Foundation.  The whole event exhibited how much progress the people of the many villages have made with the helping hand of the Foundation.  Tema was awarded with $500 for having the best tie dye fabrics so they can continue to expand their business and Ada was awarded $500 for hosting the event.  Significant press was attracted to the occasion, in the Ghanaian newspapers of The Enquirer and The Chronicle, which may be viewed at our website. As The Enquirer pointed out it is remarkable how far the Foundation has come since it started with 5 women in Denu and has now reached over 7,000 women all over Ghana.

... Mbumwae now has her sights set on raising enough funds to buy poles for the electric lines to get power to the Dededo village. The Ghana government has agreed to string and power the lines if the poles are provided.  The Dededo village is one of the poorest and largest villages that the Subayo Foundation works with.  With a population of approximately 2,500, it has about four children to every adult and its closest medical clinic is 26 miles away.  On her latest trip, Mbumwae presented 4medical equipment such as walkers, crutches and canes as well as clothing for all ages, donated by Michael Tshols.   Leon Capers Jr. who traveled with Mbumwae also donated $500 to the people of Dededo.  By supplying electricity to Dededo Mbumwae hopes to attract businesses to invest in the village as well as dramatically increase the overall quality of life of inhabitants.  She would also like to gratefully thank all of the people who helped with their time and money to support her cause. 

March 6, 1957 - 2007 - GHANA'S 50th!

Ghana is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2007.  This milestone is a first for an African nation south of the Sahara.

Learn more about the celebration of independence on Ghanas official website.

December 18, 2006 - First Board Of Directors Meeting

The Board with the assistance of the Subayo foundation's pro bono lawyers Noah Waisberg and Todd Chandler worked together in efforts to establish Subayo as a Not For Profit Organization with a 501C3 status. This will make it possible to contribute tax deductible donations to the foundation's brand new bank account with foundation's IRS Tax ID# 61-1512379. Soon Donations are now possible online via paypal. Subayo has set its current sights on raising enough money to purchase electric poles for a small village in Dededo. Very close to this village is a dam that powers much of the nation. However power lines pass right by the village. In negotiation with the Ghana government, Subayo has convinced the state to provide power to the village if the poles are provided to lay the electric lines. The people of the village are only asking for simple necessities of modern life such as clean water and electricity.

The Board also nominated the following positions:

Secretary: Chris Rohner

Treasurer: David Vassar

President: Mbumwae Suba

November 5, 2006 - NYC Marathon

Sheelagh McNeill ran the New York City marathon representing Subayo! Thank you for your generous support: