Our Context
In 1995, Ghana introduced free basic education to expand children’s access to schooling and support equal learning opportunities for girls and boys. Basic education in Ghana includes Kindergarten, Primary, and Junior High School, and serves children between the ages of 4 and 15. This policy marked important progress. However, many challenges remain.
Across schools, we continue to see:
Overcrowded classrooms
Shortages of books and learning materials
Poorly maintained and incomplete school buildings
We work with basic schools across communities in the Builsa North District, in collaboration with the District Ghana Education Service and the Department of Social Welfare. Through teacher training, school-based workshops, and provision of essential learning resources, we support children to learn well at school, complete basic education, and earn their Basic Education Certificate.
Why Basic Education?
Literacy
It begins with reading and writing, skills that allow children to understand the world around them and find their place within it.
Confidence
Learning in a supportive environment helps children trust their abilities, speak up, and participate without fear of embarrassment or exclusion.
Communication
From listening and speaking to writing and collaboration, education teaches children how to connect with others and be understood.
Opportunity
Without basic education, many children are left behind. With it, they gain the ability to imagine broader possibilities for their future.