About MamaTeeTees
A mother's love, carried forward. We exist to ensure every child in West Africa has access to education, nutrition, shelter, and the chance to build a better future.
Our Mission
To empower boys and girls in West Africa -- specifically Liberia and Sierra Leone -- through education, safe housing, vocational training, meals programs, and community development. We operate on the ground with local staff and volunteers to break the cycle of poverty through direct intervention.
Our Vision
Guided by faith, the Mama Tee Tees Watta Allison Children Hope Foundation creates a nurturing and enriching learning environment where every child can achieve their highest potential -- morally, socially, and intellectually. We envision a West Africa where quality education, reliable nutrition, safe shelter, and vocational skills empower children to contribute meaningfully to their communities and break the cycle of poverty for generations to come.
Our Faith & Values
“Knowledgeable that God is our guide and Christ is the King, we believe every child is created with purpose and potential. Our work is grounded in the conviction that love, service, and faith can transform communities.”
The Story Behind the Name
Every great mission starts with love.
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Mama Tee Tees Watta Allison was more than a name -- she was a force of love, generosity, and resilience. She was the mother of our founder, Carron Seah Houston, and the inspiration behind everything this Foundation stands for.
Growing up in West Africa, Carron witnessed firsthand the challenges facing children in her community -- children who went hungry, who had no access to school, who had no safe place to sleep. Her mother taught her that even with limited resources, you always share what you have.
After moving to the United States, Carron carried that lesson with her. She founded the Mama Tee Tees Watta Allison Children Hope Foundation as a living tribute to her mother's legacy -- proof that one person's love can ripple outward and change hundreds of lives.
Today, the Foundation operates schools, meal programs, orphanage housing, and vocational training centers in Liberia and Sierra Leone, directly serving over 200 children.
Our Values
The principles that guide every decision we make.
Education First
Every child deserves access to quality education. We operate schools and fund scholarships to break the cycle of poverty.
Community Driven
Our programs are designed with and for the communities we serve. Local staff and volunteers are the backbone of everything we do.
Full Transparency
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we are committed to complete financial transparency. Every dollar is accounted for and directed to our mission.
Holistic Care
We address the whole child -- education, nutrition, housing, creative expression, and vocational skills -- because lasting change requires comprehensive support.
Educator Investment
We invest in qualified teachers by funding competitive salaries, professional development, and training -- because great education starts with great educators.
Our Team
Dedicated leaders working to make a lasting impact.
Carron Seah Houston
Founder & Executive Director
Named the Foundation after her mother, Mama Tee Tees Watta Allison, as a tribute to the woman who taught her the meaning of selfless love and service. Carron grew up in Liberia and Sierra Leone, and founded the organization to give children the opportunities she wished every child could have. She leads all on-the-ground operations in West Africa.
Gianangelo Dichio
Assistant Director
Gian brings technology, operations, and strategic planning expertise to the Foundation. He manages the organization's digital infrastructure, fundraising systems, and helps scale the Foundation's impact through data-driven decision making.
In addition to our leadership team, the Foundation is supported by dedicated local staff and volunteers in Liberia and Sierra Leone who make our programs possible every day.
Transparency & Accountability
We believe donors deserve to know exactly where their money goes.
Registered tax-exempt nonprofit organization
Of donations go directly to our mission
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