Education  Ghana Project #56875

provide a safe haven for kids when not in school

by BASICS International
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provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
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provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school
provide a safe haven for kids when not in school

Summary

AKLOWAH - meaning Village in 'Ga' is a fresh-air sleepaway camp situated on eight acres of land that opens up a new world for urban youth. During long school breaks and holidays, the camp will become their home away from home. It is an eco-friendly serene, refreshing and welcoming environment for up to 150 children at any one time and serving thousands yearly. Children whom spend time in the outdoors in nature conservation programs garner a greater understanding to the world around them.

$1M
total goal
$997,973
remaining
14
donors
1
monthly donor
2
fundraisers
1
year

Challenge

Over the next 10 years, B.A.S.I.C.S will sustain its programs whilst building on its accomplishments to scale and expand its access to service many more children and communities in need. The next 10 years will have a focus on expanding access to quality education to underserved communities and improving school retention for all children attending school and the B.A.S.I.C.S programs during school holidays, where they are at large risk of child labour, pregnancy & sexual exploitation.

Solution

The sleepaway camp situated on eight acres of land opens up a new world for urban youth. During long school breaks and holidays, the camp will become their home away from home. It is an eco-friendly serene, refreshing and welcoming environment for up to 150 children at any one time & serving thousand yearly to have an experience of a lifetime - away from their overcrowded home community, that fails to offer sufficient recreational and development learning opportunities and puts them at risk.

Long-Term Impact

AKLOWAH will be Ghana's first and only true sleepaway (resident) camp, exposing children to nature, wholesome activities, new skills and opportunities for their wellbeing to flourish. We believe those whom travel at a young age grow up to appreciate different places and cultures. The same is true for spending time in the outdoors in nature conservation programs: children gain an understanding of ecology and green living they can carry into adulthood.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

Organization Information

BASICS International

Location: Jamaica, NY - Ghana
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Project Leader:
Pat Wilkins
Chorkor , Accra Ghana
$2,027 raised of $1,000,000 goal
 
30 donations
$997,973 to go
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