About us — Bluebird Kids Foundation & Mental Health

Vision

A Ghana where every child is safe, healthy, educated and empowered — and mental health care is accessible, inclusive and free from stigma.

Mission

We improve the lives of deprived children and people living with mental health conditions through compassionate care, education, healthcare, rehabilitation, advocacy and sustainable community development.

In practice that means showing up: with meals and clean clothes on an outreach day, with a barber's chair and a bowl of warm water, at the gates of a hospital ward, and in the long conversations with government, clinicians and donors that a permanent facility will require.

What guides us

Four things we will not compromise on

Dignity

Nobody we serve is a case or a photograph. Care is offered in a way people can accept without shame.

Access

Cost should not decide who receives mental health care or whether a child sees a doctor.

Presence

We go to the communities and the wards, repeatedly, rather than waiting to be approached.

Partnership

Lasting change needs government, clinicians, corporates and donors pulling in the same direction.

Our founder

Langford Quarpong

Founder & President

Langford Quarpong is a Ghanaian building consultant, real estate developer and humanitarian dedicated to transforming the lives of underprivileged children and strengthening mental healthcare in Ghana. He is the Founder and President of Bluebird Kids Foundation and Mental Health, a non-profit organisation committed to providing hope, dignity and opportunity through child welfare initiatives and the development of modern mental health services.

In 2012, driven by a vision to improve the lives of vulnerable children and advocate for better mental healthcare in Ghana, he established the foundation. Since its inception it has served as the platform through which he pursues sustainable solutions promoting child welfare, mental health awareness and access to quality care.

With a professional background in building consultancy, architectural planning and real estate development, Langford has built his career around creating sustainable infrastructure that serves communities. His expertise in planning and construction has inspired a vision that extends beyond buildings to designing environments that promote healing, recovery and human dignity.

The experience that shaped the mission

A defining moment in his life occurred while living in the United States, where he experienced mental health challenges and was admitted to Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center in Maryland. During his treatment and recovery he witnessed firsthand the quality of compassionate care provided within a purpose-built therapeutic environment. As a building professional, he carefully observed the hospital's architectural design, patient-centred layouts, safety systems and healing spaces, gaining a unique understanding of how thoughtful infrastructure can significantly improve mental health outcomes.

Following his recovery, Langford transformed this personal experience into a lifelong mission. He returned to Ghana determined to contribute to the modernisation of mental healthcare by advocating for facilities that meet international standards while respecting the dignity of every individual. Through extensive research and visits to mental health institutions across Ghana, he concluded that the country has a tremendous opportunity to invest in modern, patient-centred mental healthcare infrastructure comparable to leading international facilities.

What he is working toward

His long-term vision is the development of a world-class Mental Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ghana that integrates international best practices in healthcare design with comprehensive clinical care, rehabilitation services, recreational therapy, vocational training and community reintegration programmes. The facility is envisioned as a center of excellence that will provide individuals living with mental health conditions a safe, dignified and therapeutic environment for recovery.

That vision also extends to providing free mental healthcare for individuals living with mental health conditions across Ghana, as well as free healthcare services for underprivileged children. Through the foundation he aspires to remove financial barriers to essential healthcare, ensuring that vulnerable children and people experiencing mental health challenges receive compassionate, high-quality care regardless of their economic circumstances.

Alongside his commitment to mental healthcare, Langford leads initiatives focused on healthcare access, nutrition, education, psychosocial support, child protection and overall well-being for underprivileged children. His belief is that every child deserves the opportunity to grow in a safe, healthy and nurturing environment regardless of social or economic circumstances.

Langford actively seeks strategic partnerships with governments, international development agencies, philanthropic foundations, healthcare institutions, corporate organisations and individual donors who share a commitment to creating lasting social impact. He believes that collaboration, innovation and responsible leadership are essential to building sustainable solutions that strengthen healthcare systems and improve the lives of vulnerable communities.

Combining architecture, humanitarian service and visionary leadership to create lasting change for generations to come. The commitment behind Bluebird Kids Foundation & Mental Health

Leadership

Working alongside the founder

Theresa Ohui Kwao

Vice President

Theresa Ohui Kwao serves as Vice President of Bluebird Kids Foundation and Mental Health, where she works alongside the Founder and President to advance the foundation's mission of supporting underprivileged children and improving mental healthcare in Ghana. She provides strategic leadership, fosters partnerships and helps oversee programmes that promote hope, dignity and access to quality care. Through her dedication to compassion, service and community development, she plays a vital role in advancing the foundation's vision and creating lasting positive impact across Ghana.

Daisy Tettey Amankwah

African Ambassador

Daisy Tettey Amankwah is a professional Ghanaian actress and media personality with a growing presence across African television and international audiences. As African Ambassador she uses her influence and public platform to promote child welfare, mental health awareness and community development. Daisy represents a new generation of African changemakers, helping connect the foundation with communities, investors, corporate partners and international organisations committed to creating meaningful social impact across Africa.

Accountability

Registration and governance

Bluebird has been working in Ghanaian communities since 2012 and was formally incorporated in 2024. If you are considering funding us, these are the details your due diligence will need.

Legal status

Registered in Ghana

Registered name: Bluebird Kids Foundation and Mental Health LBG
Registration number: CG016640324
Legal form: Company limited by guarantee, incorporated under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992)
Incorporated: 12 March 2024, Registrar-General's Department
Registered office: House No. 10, Adenta Commandoes, near St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Adentan, Greater Accra

Governance

Officers on the register

The people who carry legal responsibility for the foundation, as filed with the Registrar-General's Department:

Langford Quarpong: Executive Council Member / Director — Founder & President
Kwame Gyedu-Nuako: Executive Council Member / Director
Kwabena Appiagyei Otu: Company Secretary

Our registered objects: to create awareness about mental health, to reduce stigmatisation, and to help with the education and feeding of deprived children in the communities.

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There is room for you in this work

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A foundation built out of lived experience