VAGHANT DGN — Diaspora Ghanaian Network — connects Ghanaians living abroad with the homeland they carry in their hearts, and with the communities working to build its future.
A socio-educational programme bridging the gap between local talent and international standards — training young Ghanaians in work etiquette, professional conduct, and relational integrity.
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Pillar Two
VAGHANT Crafts List
A trusted, community-driven directory of skilled craftspeople and tradespeople in Ghana — curated by people with Ghana and diaspora experience who value quality and personally stand behind every recommendation they make.
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Pillar Three
Diaspora Connection
Giving people with Ghana and diaspora experience a meaningful way to give back — through mentorship, funding, referrals, and participation in projects that invest directly in the people of Ghana.
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Pillar Four
VAGHANT Events
Community gatherings, workshops and open evenings — in Ghana and across the diaspora. Events are open to all and bring the network to life: face to face, real connection, shared purpose.
About DGN
Built by Ghanaians, for Ghana.
VAGHANT DGN was born from a simple observation: Ghanaians with experience in the diaspora carry deep knowledge, networks, and resources — and they are looking for meaningful ways to put them to use.
We are not an NGO. We are a network of people who have experienced life at the intersection of Ghanaian roots and international standards, and who believe that the two belong together.
Through the VAGHANT INSTITUTE, the Crafts List, our Events and our growing diaspora community, we are building a platform where that belief becomes action. Practical. Structural. Lasting.
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Officially Registered
Office of the Registrar of Companies, Republic of Ghana
Reg No. BN323500325
Our Communities
Where the diaspora meets the homeland.
For Professionals Abroad
Diaspora Members
Ghanaians living in Germany, the UK, Italy, the Netherlands and beyond — sharing knowledge, recommending trusted craftspeople, and supporting the Institute's training work.
On the Ground in Ghana
Local Partners
Schools, businesses, and community leaders in Ghana who open their doors, provide mentorship, and help VAGHANT programmes reach the young people who need them most.
Quality Tradespeople
Crafts List Contributors
Network members who recommend skilled craftspeople they have personally used and trust — electricians, plumbers, builders, and more — building a directory the community can rely on.
Looking Forward
Future Supporters
Whether you are an individual, a business, or an institution — if you believe in Ghana's potential and want to be part of something real, there is a place for you in the VAGHANT network.
Community · In Person
Events that bring the network to life.
From open days at the VAGHANT INSTITUTE in Accra to diaspora evenings in Stuttgart, London or Amsterdam — our events are where ideas become relationships, and relationships become action.
All events are open to everyone. No membership required — just a genuine interest in Ghana and the people building its future.
"VAGHANT DGN is not just a network — it is a commitment. A commitment by people who carry Ghana in their hearts to invest in its people, its talent, and its future."
— Larry King, Founder of VAGHANT
The Founder
Larry King
Founder, VAGHANT & VAGHANT DGN
Larry King is a German-Ghanaian entrepreneur and community builder who has lived, studied, and worked across Europe and West Africa. He founded VAGHANT and initiated the VAGHANT DGN to give Ghanaians in the diaspora and in Ghana a structured, meaningful way to stay connected with and contribute to the homeland. Together with Collins Tweneboah and Kevin Jaeger, he co-founded the VAGHANT INSTITUTE.
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Whether you are in the diaspora or in Ghana — a school, a business, a craftsperson or simply someone who believes in this mission — we would love to hear from you.
Empowering Ghana's next generation
of professionals.
VAGHANT INSTITUTE is a socio-educational project bridging the gap between local talent and international standards — through professional conduct, work etiquette, and relational integrity.
Programme Phases: Pre-Phase, Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3
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Countries represented in our facilitator and mentor team
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Core dimensions: professional diligence and relational integrity
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Potential: Ghana's talent is ready for the world
About VAGHANT INSTITUTE
Giving something back to Ghana
VAGHANT INSTITUTE was founded by Larry King, Collins Tweneboah and Kevin Jaeger, three professionals who have worked at the intersection of Ghanaian ambition and international standards, and decided it was time to build a bridge for the next generation.
International partners and clients regularly tell us they are not satisfied with the services they receive. And in the same breath, they are clear: they would willingly pay more for higher quality and remain loyal to a provider who makes them feel genuinely seen and respected.
Ghana has the talent. What VAGHANT INSTITUTE provides is the bridge: structured, practical training in the professional conduct and etiquette that transforms a good worker into an unforgettable professional.
VAGHANT INSTITUTE is privately funded and driven entirely by the belief that investing in people is investing in Ghana.
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Officially Registered
Office of the Registrar of Companies, Republic of Ghana
Reg No. BN323500325
The Programme
Four phases. One transformation.
Pre-Phase
School Access and Outreach
Before Phase 1 begins, the VAGHANT team visits Junior High Schools and Senior High Schools across the region. We introduce the project, run short interactive workshops on work etiquette and professional codes of conduct, and invite students to hear directly from professionals who operate to international standards. The goal is to show young people what it means to grow from local to international standards: not as a criticism, but as a concrete opportunity for their own financial future. Participation in Phase 1 is fully voluntary and open to every motivated student.
Phase One
Theory with Real-World Roots
After-school training covering two dimensions. Task level: punctuality, complete tools, care for client property, accuracy and tidying up after work. Relational level: honesty, owning mistakes, proactive communication and trustworthiness as a professional asset.
Phase Two
Practical Placement and Mentorship
Graduates are placed with vetted training institutions, only after completing Phase 1. A dedicated mentorship programme provides ongoing support throughout the placement period. Regular quality review visits ensure high standards on both sides.
Phase Three
Certification and Employment
Graduates receive a VAGHANT INSTITUTE certificate verifying their training. They are placed in workplaces vetted by the project. Only employers who meet our standards receive candidates. Those not yet placed receive employment and continued development within VAGHANT itself.
"We are not here to criticise young people — we are here to empower them to place Ghana on the global map of quality."
— Larry King, Collins Tweneboah & Kevin Jaeger, Founders of VAGHANT INSTITUTE
Our Team
International experience. Ghanaian heart.
Project Co-Founder
Larry King
Larry King is a German-Ghanaian entrepreneur who has lived, studied and worked across Europe and West Africa. He founded VAGHANT and co-founded the VAGHANT INSTITUTE together with Collins Tweneboah and Kevin Jaeger, driven by the belief that Ghana's talent deserves a professional framework that meets international standards.
Project Co-Founder
Collins Tweneboah
Collins Tweneboah built his career at the intersection of local expertise and global expectations, working closely with partners from Germany, South Africa and the Netherlands. He co-founded VAGHANT INSTITUTE because Ghanaian talent is real — and deserves a professional framework to match it.
Project Co-Founder
Kevin Jaeger
Kevin Jaeger built his career at the intersection of operations and technology, based out of Stuttgart, Germany. He co-founded VAGHANT INSTITUTE to transform the company's vision into seamless operational reality, driven by the belief that unlocking Ghanaian talent requires scalable systems and cutting-edge tech.
Workshop Facilitators & Mentors from
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇮🇹 Italy
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Whether you are a school, a business, an authority or simply someone who believes in this mission, we would love to hear from you.
Workshops, community evenings, open days and more — across Ghana and the diaspora. Open to everyone.
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About Us
Our Team
Founder, VAGHANT & VAGHANT DGN
Co-Founder, VAGHANT INSTITUTE
Larry King
Larry King is a German-Ghanaian entrepreneur and community builder who has lived, studied, and worked across Europe and West Africa. His career spans social pedagogy and diverse management positions in Germany, infrastructure and development project work in Ghana, and founding multiple socio-educational initiatives aimed at raising professional standards and creating opportunity for young people.
He founded VAGHANT and initiated the VAGHANT DGN — a network open to Ghanaians in the diaspora and in Ghana who want to make a meaningful contribution to the country's development. Whether through professional exchange, mentorship, referrals, or active participation, the DGN gives people a structured and practical way to give back. Together with Collins Tweneboah and Kevin Jaeger, he co-founded the VAGHANT INSTITUTE to bridge the gap between Ghana's talent and the standards that international clients and partners expect.
Co-Founder, VAGHANT INSTITUTE
Collins Tweneboah
Collins studied in Ghana and built his career at the intersection of local expertise and global expectations. Over years of close collaboration with international partners, he developed a sharp understanding of what clients require: not just technical skill, but reliability, transparency and the ability to make a partner feel genuinely valued. He co-founded VAGHANT INSTITUTE because Ghanaian talent is real — and deserves a professional framework to match it.
Co-Founder, VAGHANT INSTITUTE
Kevin Jaeger
Kevin Jaeger built his career at the intersection of operations and technology, based out of Stuttgart, Germany. He co-founded VAGHANT INSTITUTE to transform the institute's vision into seamless operational reality, driven by the belief that unlocking Ghanaian talent requires scalable systems and cutting-edge tech.
VAGHANT INSTITUTE
VAGHANT INSTITUTE was founded by Larry King, Collins Tweneboah and Kevin Jaeger, three professionals who have worked at the intersection of Ghanaian ambition and international standards, and decided it was time to build a bridge for the next generation.
The Institute runs a structured four-phase programme: school outreach (Pre-Phase), theoretical training in professional conduct (Phase 1), practical placement and mentorship (Phase 2), and certification and employment (Phase 3).
VAGHANT INSTITUTE is privately funded and driven entirely by the belief that investing in people is investing in Ghana. Ghana has the talent. What VAGHANT INSTITUTE provides is the bridge.
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