Sarah Woode was born on June 22, 1922 to Sarah Neizer, a homemaker and baker; and Charles Woode, Sr. a construction manager. Sarah, being the only daughter and youngest in the family of six brothers, learned early in life to fight for her own role as a member of her family. This developed her impeccable strength that later manifested in the years that followed.

Sarah Woode was educated at Wesleyan Mission Schools where she excelled as an honor student. In 1946 she met and married Henry Yao Amankwah. Six sons were born to the new family, with Professor Harold Amankwah Afiriyie as the third.

By 1960, Sarah Woode's marriage ended in divorce, leaving Sarah with six young men to raise. Sarah worked as a teacher, an early education director, and as an advocate for the local women. She was, perhaps, the most eloquent mother, philosopher, humanist and an influential molder of public opinion. Sarah's role as a moral teacher was strengthened by her persistence and perseverance, as well as her ingenious character that made her a successful educator in Ghana, West Africa.

Sarah Woode died a tragic death - the result of a car accident in 1979. She was buried in her native town of Saltpond, Ghana.It is in the memory of this remarkable woman that the Sarah Woode Foundation, Inc. was formed.

Sarah Woode Foundation, Inc. was established in 1993 by Harold Amankwah Afiriyie. He recognized the need to identify students wishing to expand their interest in science, mathematics, and engineering.

Sarah Woode Foundation particularly encourages the development of these areas by providing grants, scholarships and financial assistance to students. Firm commitment to the development of our youth is the motivating force behind Woode Enterprises, Inc., the major sponsor behind the effort. This is in response to the founder's dream of establishing an organization in memory of his mother Ms. Sarah Woode.