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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Annual Health Insurance Renewal for the Children
Healthcare is a vital part of the support we provide for children and families in our community. This month, we renewed the children’s health insurance cards through the Ghana National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), helping ensure they have access to treatment whenever it is needed. Across Ghana, many families still face barriers to healthcare, particularly […]
African Day Celebration – A Joyful Tribute to Ghanaian Culture
At Akwaaba Volunteers, we believe education is not only about academic learning but also about cultural identity, confidence, and community. The recent African Day celebration, at our partner school, Future Leaders, was a perfect reflection of this mission—bringing together students, teachers, and volunteers to celebrate Ghanaian culture in a fun, engaging, and educational way. The […]
Weekend Joy at Our Vocational Centers
At Akwaaba Volunteers, weekends are a special time for learning, creativity, and community. While many schools close their doors at the end of the week, our vocational training centers come to life as young learners return eager to develop practical skills that can help shape their futures. Each weekend, our centers in Ghana are filled […]
Recycling Champions
At Akwaaba Volunteers, we believe that even the youngest members of our community can make a powerful difference. Through small actions and shared responsibility, children can learn how to care for their environment while building confidence and teamwork. Last term, our Year 1 students showed exactly what that looks like by winning our school’s recycling […]
Welcome to the Akwaaba Library and Vocational Centre
Over the past couple of years, reading has been one of our main focuses for our education projects. We want every child to have the opportunity to learn to read but the lack of access to age appropriate reading books was always a challenge. At the beginning of August, we set about building a library […]