From the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: 16 Incredible People, One Amazing Challenge
After four days of hiking through the breathtaking Peruvian Andes, 16 incredible people completed the Inca Trail and arrived at the iconic Machu Picchu — all to help celebrate 10 years of Akwaaba and raise money to support our work in Ghana. It was an unforgettable experience. The group took on four days of challenging […]
A Summer of Fun, Learning and New Experiences
As the school holidays come to an end, we’re rounding off another fantastic month of Akwaaba Vacation Classes! While the children have been enjoying their summer break, we’ve been keeping them busy with a month packed full of learning, creativity, sport and plenty of fun. Throughout the programme, the children have had the opportunity to […]
Akwaaba Girls Represent Greater Accra at the Regional Basic School Games
We couldn’t be prouder of our girls after an incredible week representing Greater Accra at the Regional Basic School Games. Over the past few weeks, the girls have been working hard at training, developing their skills, building confidence and learning what it means to compete as part of a team. Their hard work was rewarded […]
Ghana Flood Appeal: Your Support Changed Lives
Earlier this month, devastating floods swept across parts of Ghana, leaving many families without homes, possessions and the basic essentials they rely on every day. Sadly, several of the families supported by The Akwaaba Foundation were among those affected, losing clothing, school supplies, household items and, in some cases, their livelihoods. In the immediate aftermath […]
Celebrating the End of Another Incredible School Term
As another school term comes to an end, we’re taking a moment to reflect on everything our children have achieved over the past few months. It’s been a term filled with hard work, perseverance and plenty of reasons to celebrate. From the very first day of the term, our students have shown incredible determination in […]
Volunteers in Ghana: Making a Difference Together
Every year, we are incredibly grateful to welcome volunteers from around the world to Ghana, and this summer has been no exception. Over the past few weeks, another fantastic group has joined us, bringing enthusiasm, compassion and a willingness to get stuck into every aspect of life at Akwaaba. From the moment they arrived, our […]
Akwaaba World Cup Brings Everyone Together
With the FIFA World Cup capturing the imagination of football fans across the globe, we couldn’t resist bringing the excitement to Akwaaba with our very own World Cup Tournament! Six nations, made up of boys and girls from every age group, proudly pulled on their colours and battled it out in a day packed with […]
A Summer of Volunteering Begins
We were delighted to welcome our first summer volunteer, Coco, to Akwaaba! Since arriving in Ghana, Coco has fully embraced the experience, spending time at our projects supporting the children, joining in with sports and activities, and immersing herself in Ghanaian culture. One of the highlights of her trip was travelling to Northern Ghana, where […]
IT Classes in Full Swing for Our Graduates
There’s been a real buzz at our IT Centre as our recent school graduates make the most of their time while waiting for their exam results. Rather than sitting idle during this in-between stage, students have been diving into hands-on IT classes designed to equip them with practical, real-world digital skills. From learning the basics […]
Celebrating Our Year 9 Graduates
This month marked a major milestone for our Year 9 students as they completed their Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and officially graduated from Junior High School. For months, the students have worked tirelessly, balancing classes, revision sessions, and exam preparation. Their commitment, resilience, and determination have been inspiring to witness, and we couldn’t be […]