Cashawn says the connection was a blessing—real brotherhood beyond “the work”—and he’s grateful to be part of the Abibitumi / Repatriate to Ghana family, fully aligned with the mission and vision.
He shares his roots: born in Woodbine, rural southeast Georgia; raised by elders in a true “village” model after his mother had him at 15, and he credits that upbringing for grounding him in Black/African ways.
He says being in Ghana feels like coming full circle—similar “country” family vibes—and he’s honored to be doing the work on the Mama Continent.
He introduces his leadership: founding member of HABESHA, Executive Director from inception to now, and he describes KASI (Kweku Andoh Sustainability Institute) as the fruition of Habesha’s long-term mission.
He names HABESHA/KASI’s five focus areas—education, sustainable agriculture, entrepreneurship, holistic health, and technology—and gives special thanks to Sister Shevon for holding things down, including current plant-based cuisine training at KASI.
