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In Gyetiase, we recently managed to set up Skype in Gyetiase and Bonkron Primary Schools. Their twinned schools in the UK are now planning to connect with them. We also showed children’s films to both schools. The photos were taken while the children were waiting for the films to start, and show David W making […]

Mpantuase-Nkwabrim has sent a lovely thank-you letter for some teachers’ latrines. I can’t get it to photocopy reasonably, so here’s what it says: – Dear Sir/Madam A LETTER OF APPRECIATION The Headteacher, Odikro, Assemblyman, staff, Parent/Teacher Association /School Management Committee … wish to express their profound thanks and gratitude to you for accepting to construct […]

Although there’s free primary school education in Ghana, the two little girls in the photo can’t attend. This is because their nearest school is at Kwamang, which is at least five kilometres distant. However, thanks to a generous sponsor, at least they’ll soon have household latrines.

Esereso Village is quite remote from any town. It consists of a local community and separate settlement of Tuaregs – settlers from the north. Tuaregs or Fulanis are quite warlike and aggressive, and local people tend to keep their distance. We’ve recently found a sponsor to develop Esereso and everyone, including the Tuaregs, is very […]

The Technical School is Gyetiase is well underway, providing training mainly to single mothers and offering them a way out of the extreme poverty many are currently suffering. Here are some pictures of the school with its teacher, Kofi Marfo from Nsuta.  

Saturday 12th September is the day of our annual sponsored walk, starting at 2pm from St Pancras Old Church, north London, and ending at Limehouse, eight miles later. The photo shows some of last year’s walkers.  Some walked fast, others walked slowly, but we all managed to get there in the end.  Let’s hope the […]

Here are some photos of the village of Dagati, which isn’t marked on any map. The cost of sanitation’s only £3,300 and it would make such a huge difference to their lives. (The water’s what they drink.)