My trip to Ghana

This January, I will be traveling to Accra, Ghana to spend three weeks working in a local rural village. I will be working with Population Caring Organization (PCO) through the Global Volunteer Network (GVN).

I will be working in a pre-school in a small village called Aboansan. It is run by a small organization made up of Liberians and Ghanians living in and around the area of Buduburam (approx. 30 minutes from Accra and approx. 20 minutes from the school). There are currently 47 students ranging in age from 2 to 10-years-old. The school is in an open area surrounded by four feet high cement blocks with a metal roof. There are only nine benches that the school children use for both sitting on and writing their lessons. There are two wooden chairs and a table for the teacher(s).

The school has recently been given a gift of some books, writing materials, notebooks, and pencils, but those supplies will only last for a short time. They need more materials for the students such as flash cards, notebooks, pencils, pens, crayons, and lesson books (for math, science, and English). They are also looking to acquire a soccer ball or two and some jump ropes for outdoor activities. The school is also trying to raise funds for the construction of a school that is more than one room divided by two black chalkboards.

As you can see, the children in this school are desperately in need of materials and funds to build a new school. Anything you can give to assist in these projects would be more than appreciated. Thank you for your generosity and support, and I look forward to keeping you updated on my fundraising efforts and on my adventures in Ghana!