Empowering Lives

Nana Kweku Carr Asante founded the Temple of Nyame Dua over 35 years ago.

Founded in 1988 with a vision to cultivate peace and justice on a global scale, one project at a time, Temple of Nyame Dua began its journey by offering support for personal development and empowerment. It proudly serves communities in the US and Africa, prioritizing the needs of girls and young women. The Temple has partnered with generous individuals and organizations such as Alpha Kappa Alpha (Xi Omega Chapter), From a Mother’s Heart, and Water for Children Africa to conduct our projects.

Nana Kweku is the Okomfo (priest) and Empowerment Projects Director. The seventh son born to Sammie D and Valentine Carr in Humboldt, Tennessee, Nana Kweku has dedicated his life to African spiritual liberation, advancing peace within our communities wherever we may be, and providing assistance to our young people in their journeys to self-realization. Educated through world travel and ancestral teachings, he holds a BA and MSW from Howard University. He began his career in 1980 as a counselor for adolescents and families, focusing on those institutionalized or facing addiction issues. In 1986, Nana co-founded the MAAT Institute for Human and Organizational Enhancement with the late Dr. Aminifu Harvey. He served as clinical social worker and director, providing rites of passage programs, manhood training, family therapy, and individual/group counseling. In 1991, he joined Foundation Schools to develop and direct Foundation Links – offering tailored programs for youth and families. Nana is also known as the co-editor of The Black Mentally Retarded Offender and author of Voices from Within. Nana Kweku also pursues his peace mission as an active participant in the L-C PAN Community Council of Elders for the DC Metropolitan Area. In this capacity, he collaborates with other elders to resolve conflict within the African community and to promote programs that advance unity.

Nana Kweku’s leadership is supported by Nyansa Kwadwo Ausarru El, the Abusuapanyin (or Family Head), pictured above with Nana along a beach in Ghana.