Haven International School

What Haven International School does

Haven International School (legal name: Haven International Centre for Special Education) is a Ghana-registered non-profit organization headquartered in Community 18, Accra, providing inclusive education and support services to neurodiverse learners, particularly children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities. Founded circa 2011 by Dr. Genevieve Kumapley, Jennifer Brock, and Robert Kumapley, the organization operates a vertically integrated lifecycle of programming that spans preschool and basic education, the Haven SMART Academy and Haven STEAM Club (with e-learning registration), professional training and development for teachers and healthcare providers, health and wellness services, research and assessment, and the Haven Career and Vocational program for young adults. Its core educational methodology combines STEAM pedagogy with biomedical intervention elements and Ghanaian cultural context, developed over 15+ years of community engagement.

The organization runs a single physical campus in Accra and supplements tuition and program fees with donation-based fundraising (via MTN Mobile Money and bank transfer to UMB) and a global e-commerce storefront, Haven Shop, which retails learner-made products including bamboo and African-print accessories, sheabutter cream, moringa and laundry bar soaps, and cleaning products priced between $5 and $60. Distribution is community-led: awareness is built through Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and on-campus events such as the Light Up Blue autism awareness day, sports days, and graduation ceremonies. Strategic alliances with the Ghana Education Service, University of Ghana, University of Winneba, The College of New Jersey (study abroad program, paused during COVID-19), Focus for Health, My GOAL, Autismcaew, and Old Lashibi extend its reach into government and academic channels. Revenue, headcount detail, and tuition pricing are not publicly disclosed; the organization reports only 5 employees and operates as an independent, non-investor-backed non-profit entity.

Name

Haven International School

Legal name

Haven International Centre for Special Education

Website

https://havenint.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Haven International School is a Ghana-based non-profit that delivers inclusive education, STEAM training, vocational programs, and support services to neurodiverse learners (primarily autistic children and young adults) and their families from its single Accra campus, funded by tuition, donations, and a learner-made product e-commerce shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education Online / Virtual Schools & Remote Programs (EDAKAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Needs-Inclusive Early Learning Academies (EDACADAI)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Neurodiverse learner programs
• Inclusive preschool education
• Vocational training programs
• STEAM education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Education Services: Haven International provides educational programs for neurodiverse learners (preschool through vocational), including STEAM training, special education, and rehabilitation services. Revenue is generated through tuition and program fees for students with special needs.
2. Haven Shop E-commerce: Haven operates an online shop selling products made by learners including bamboo crafts, African print bags, soaps, and cleaning products. This serves as an income generation initiative to fundraise and create vocational opportunities for young adults.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Haven accepts donations via MTN Mobile Money and bank transfers to support operations and programs. Donations are a significant revenue stream for this non-profit organization focused on inclusive education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Haven International School is a non-profit organization in Accra, Ghana that delivers inclusive education and developmental support for neurodiverse learners, especially children with autism and related developmental disabilities. It offers preschool, STEAM training, vocational training, health and wellness, research, and assessment services, and runs Haven Shop, an e-commerce platform selling products made by its learners.

Product overview

Haven International School operates as a unified inclusive education institution offering special education services for students with autism and related disabilities, alongside complementary programs. The core educational offerings include preschool/basic education, Haven Training and Development, Haven SMART Academy, Haven Health and Wellness, Haven Research and Assessment, and Haven Career and Vocational programs. Haven STEAM Club provides specialized STEAM enrichment. The organization also operates Haven Shop, an e-commerce platform that sells products crafted by Haven learners—including fashion accessories (Large Bamboo and African Fabric Totes), bath and body essentials (Sheabutter cream, Moringa Bar Soap, black soap gel), and cleaning products (handwashing liquid soap, multi-purpose cleaner, laundry bar soap)—with proceeds supporting neurodiversity initiatives. Haven 2.0 represents their strategic next phase for the next 15 years of operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inclusive Preschool / Early Childhood Education Program Early childhood education program designed for neurodiverse learners, including children with autism and developmental disabilities, delivered at the Haven International School campus in Accra, Ghana.
• STEAM Training Program STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) training program tailored for neurodiverse learners at Haven International School in Accra, Ghana.
• Vocational Training Program Vocational training program that equips neurodiverse learners with practical work and life skills, integrated with hands-on production for Haven Shop.
• Health and Wellness Program Health and wellness services supporting the developmental, therapeutic, and therapeutic-wellbeing needs of neurodiverse learners enrolled at the school.
• Research Services Research services in the area of special and inclusive education, focused on neurodiverse learners and developmental disabilities.
• Assessment Services Assessment services used to evaluate the developmental and educational needs of neurodiverse learners, supporting enrollment and individualized programming decisions.
• Haven Shop E-commerce retail outlet operated by Haven International School that sells products made by its learners, providing vocational work experience and a revenue stream.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provided training opportunities for teachers, healthcare providers, parents, caregivers, and facilitators over 15 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Established in 2017 through Dr. Genevieve Kumapley's initiative. Led by Prof. Jerry Petroff and Prof. Michele Naples, TCNJ students participate in study abroad programs at Haven, engaging in special education activities and Ghanaian history/culture lessons. Teachers, parents, and practitioners in Ghana's Special Education sector have benefited from these visits. Program paused during COVID-19 and was expected to resume in 2023.
• University of GhanaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Ghana honored Haven International, recognizing the organization's contributions to inclusive education and the autism community in Ghana.
• Focus for HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting Haven International's mission for inclusive education and autism awareness.
• My GOALcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMy GOAL (Global Education and Leadership) collaborates with Haven, particularly in study abroad programs and workshops on biomedical interventions for autism.
• GES (Ghana Education Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partnership with Ghana Education Service for educational programs and teacher training initiatives.
• Autism Center of Excellence for Women (Autismcaew)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on autism support and advocacy.
• WinnebaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership with Winneba institution for inclusive education programs.
• Old LashibiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership with Old Lashibi institution.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• New England Center for Children: U.S.-based private non-profit autism education and research center serving children with autism; comparable special-education curriculum, vocational training, and teacher-training components despite operating at materially larger scale.
• Action for Autism: India-based non-profit providing educational and support services for autistic children and adults; comparable to Haven as a mission-aligned special-needs education provider, though operating in a larger and more mature Indian market.
• Giant Steps Australia: Australian non-profit school and therapy provider for children with autism; directly comparable as an autism-specific education institution offering school, therapy, and vocational pathways.
• Rainbow Centre Singapore: Singapore-based non-profit operating special-education schools and early intervention programs; parallels Haven's preschool-to-vocational special-needs education model in an Asian emerging-market context.

Broad incumbents

• National Autistic Society: UK-based large charity offering education, training, and advocacy for autistic people; much larger scale and broader portfolio than Haven but serves a similar special-needs education and family-support mission.
• Autism Speaks: U.S.-based large advocacy and research organization promoting autism awareness, services, and science; not a direct school operator but operates adjacent programs (grants, employment initiatives) that overlap with Haven's awareness and vocational missions.

Regional players

• African Autism Aid: Africa-focused non-profit supporting autism awareness, education, and family support; directly comparable to Haven in mission and African geographic focus, though operating as advocacy/funding intermediary rather than a school operator.
• BethanyKids (Kijabe, Kenya): East African non-profit providing pediatric surgical and rehabilitative care including services for children with disabilities; partial overlap with Haven's health/wellness and special-needs family support offerings within a similar African operating context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HavenInternationalCentre
• Facebookfacebook.com/Haven-International-107114935173265
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/haven-int-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/haven_international

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