Our Story

Founded in 2016 in Ho, Ghana, Thrapecutu began as a series of community financial education workshops organized by Grace Mensah, a financial educator with a passion for helping Ghanaians achieve financial stability.

What started as weekend sessions at local community centers quickly grew as participants began experiencing real financial transformations. Word spread throughout the Volta Region, and the demand for more structured education became clear.

In 2018, we developed our first formal curriculum, focusing on the specific financial challenges faced by Ghanaians. By 2020, we had expanded to offer digital courses, reaching students across the country and beyond, while maintaining our commitment to practical, culturally-relevant financial education.

Today, Thrapecutu is Ghana's leading provider of practical financial education, with over 14,000 students who have transformed their relationship with money. Our team has grown from a single passionate educator to a diverse group of financial experts, educators, and technology specialists, all united by a common mission: helping people move from spending to saving, and ultimately to financial independence.

Thrapecutu Story

Our Mission & Values

Practical Education

We believe financial education is only valuable when it leads to real-world action. Every concept we teach is accompanied by practical steps for implementation.

Cultural Relevance

We recognize that financial advice must be adapted to cultural and economic contexts. Our approaches are specifically designed for Ghanaian realities.

Excellence

We are committed to providing the highest quality education through continuous research, testing, and improvement of our methodologies.

Empathy

We understand that financial struggles often come with shame and anxiety. Our approach emphasizes compassion and judgment-free education.

Long-Term Focus

We prioritize sustainable financial habits over quick fixes, teaching strategies that lead to lasting financial independence.

Meet Our Team

Our diverse team combines expertise in finance, education, and technology with a shared passion for financial empowerment in Ghana.

Team member 1

Grace Mensah

Founder & CEO

Former investment banker with 15 years of experience who returned to Ghana with a mission to improve financial literacy. Grace holds an MBA from University of Ghana and is a certified financial educator.

Team member 2

Abena Osei

Head of Curriculum Development

Educational psychologist specializing in adult learning with a focus on financial behavior change. Abena has developed our core methodologies for making financial concepts accessible and actionable.

Team member 3

Kwame Adu

Financial Strategist

Former financial advisor with expertise in Ghanaian investment markets. Kwame leads our investment education programs and provides insights on navigating Ghana's unique economic landscape.

Team member 4

Efua Bannerman

Community Engagement Director

With a background in community development, Efua manages our outreach programs and ensures our education reaches underserved communities across Ghana through partnerships with local organizations.

Team member 5

Benjamin Koomson

Digital Education Lead

EdTech specialist who has transformed our in-person workshops into engaging digital experiences. Benjamin ensures our online courses maintain the practical, interactive nature of our teaching philosophy.

Our Impact

14,000+

Students Educated

43%

Average Savings Increase

8

Regions Across Ghana

35

Community Partners

"Before Thrapecutu, I lived paycheck to paycheck despite having a good salary. Their practical approach changed everything - I now have 6 months of emergency savings and am on track to buy my first property."
— Kofi M., Accra

Our Partners

We're proud to collaborate with organizations that share our vision of financial empowerment: