The following grants were agreed at our committee meeting of 24th January 2024.

Tafi Atomi JSS (VR) to repair storm damage, £2000

Hartley Trust Foundation School, Kasua, for the repair of 3 crucial school vehicles, £2000

Zagyuri Miskiya Islamic Primary and KG, for the provision of a much-needed roof, £3000

Kunkulung D/A Primary School, to repair storm damage to a roof, £1000

Golazoli Amalia E/A Primary School, for 40 metal desks, £1000

We are happy to announce that this year’s AGM will take place in the crypt of St Mary’s Church, Islington, on Thursday 13th June. Invitations to attend will be sent out electronically later this month, February.

In celebration of the retirement of Salifu Baako, headteacher of Kanvilli Tawfyikia JHS

Salifu Baako remains a much appreciated representative of Ghana School Aid in Ghana.

GSA provided funds for new shelving in t he Hia Community Library

Kanvilli Presbyterian JHS – recent refurbishment

Here are some documents and pictures showing how Salifu Baako, one of our representatives in Ghana enabled this school, through GSA, to obtain some essential school furniture.

Baaku meeting the school officials

A class with no desks

The new desks in use – 4 children to one desk

The Headteacher’s letter of thanks

Some members of the PTA with some teachers

We held our AGM by zoom only on 16 June. About 20 people attended. I can report that we will continue with the present application for grants procedure, asking our representatives in Ghana to be intermediaries. So, no “windows” for the present, because we do not have the resources to meet demand. Your executive committee was re-elected, nem con, and we enjoyed a great slide presentation from our Hon Sec, Jo Hallett. The latest accounts can be viewed on our accounts page.

I have permission to reproduce here the kind words of supporter Miles Stevenson from Sheffield, Yorkshire:

Dear Penny, Many thanks for the latest Newsletter. It is a huge pleasure to read about all the excellent work which Ghana School Aid is doing. I really like the little fundraising flyers you have included… indeed I have sent one to a friend already to encourage him to donate (we “swapped” charities after a 20km walk through the Peak District: I’ll do “bees” if he will do “Ghana”!). I think it would be a v. good idea to continue including a couple of fundraising flyers with future mailshots. A very good way of getting your supporters to spread the word. […] I wish all of you well, especially your new Chair – a great person to recruit. Best wishes from Yorkshire, Miles.