ENA began construction on the first school to be built for ENA!! Although ENA has built schools in Ghana on behalf of Forever Young Foundation http://www.foreveryoung.org/ , this school will be the first school entirely constructed for ENA. The school is located outside of Bolgatanga, Ghana and will be a Primary School to educate those in grades 1 - 6.
The community is very excited about their new school. The only school that was previously available to the 250 children, for ages 6 and up in the area, was an outdoor classroom constructed out of stones with a primitive chalkboard. Therefore, school would have to be cancelled if it was raining or too hot. But, not anymore!
ENA has run into a few challenges due to the location of the village which is very far off the main paved road. We are determined to try and finish construction by the end of June when the school year begins in Ghana. Fortunately, after the school's construction is complete, the government of Ghana will supply
teachers. Students, however, are required to pay a school fee for school books
and school uniforms in public schools in Ghana.
The pictures below show the beginning of the construction process and the progress so far.
In order to offset the cost of the children's school expenses, we are currently running a school supply drive!
We are accepting donations of pencils, art supplies, crayons, craft paper, maps, composition books, and new or gently used backpacks for the students. To donate school supplies or provide funding for this project please contact Bree Erickson at bree@engagenowafrica.org or visit us at http://engagenowafrica.org/donate/ !!
We thank you for your continued support and look forward to updating you on the progress of construction!
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