The Girls
Ted & Ellie
Ted & Ellie are the under qualified but overly blessed founders of Eight Oaks. They were married in 2012 and left on their first trip to Ghana in 2013. Currently, the Kriwiels live in Wichita, KS, with their three children and manage the organization in their “spare time.” They try to visit the Yellow House at least once a year.
The Team
Jennifer
Jennifer replaced Destiny as our social welfare officer in 2019. Amongst her many responsibilities, she is in charge of maintaining records, facilitating positive connections with government officials, and communicating with the girls’ families.
Bernard & Celestine
Bernard & Celestine are our in-country directors, responsible for overseeing everything from finances and building repairs, to spiritual growth and maturation of the girls. They have been a part of Eight Oaks since the very beginning and the success of our organization is owed in large part to their dedication and passion for this work.
Akpene
Akpene is the “caretaker” and unofficial big sister at the Yellow House. She manages the daily budget, trips to the market and meal planning, and about a thousand other tasks that go into running a household. We are grateful for her leadership and influence.