The Growing Connection in Ghana

Dr. Joe Kwarteng — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:41:45 GMT

A regular supply of clean water is now available to some students and teachers working in their school gardens. Water storage tanks make it possible to keep the student garden and farm projects going through the dry season. During the past year, thanks to donations such as yours, three schools have been provided with such water tanks as well as other inputs for their farm and garden activities.

Learning to grow healthy food and to rear small livestock gives students a sense of accomplishment and hope for possible future livelihoods in agriculture. The practical, hands-on teaching of agriculture has the potential to make a lasting difference in the lives of many young people. The use of some of the farm produce in the school kitchens also enhances the nutrition of the children.

To continue realizing the benefits of this project there is the need for expansion of school farm enterprises such as the growing of a wider variety of vegetables, the production of poultry and the rearing of small livestock. This can increase the earning potential of the students and help to sustain their projects. Additional funding support is needed for projects to continue to make a difference in the lives of students.

Please click below to read our 2006 annual report and see a photo from Ghana!
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Annual Report 2005

Dr. Joe Kwarteng — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:34:30 GMT

Please read our annual report to read about our activities this past year and see pictures of our activities.

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GlobalGiving: Water-Saving Agriculture and IT for Ghanaian Youth

The Growing Connection in Ghana

Annual Report 2005