With an approximate population of 25 million as of 2014, the Republic of Ghana is said to be the eight-second largest country in the world and one of the world’s largest gold and diamond producers. Ghana was the first sub-Saharan nation in the continent of Africa to declare independence from colonization in 1957 and as a result, made Ghana a symbol of black achievement and helped to inspire other African nations to seek independence. So far it appears Ghana has tremendous potential and indeed it does; economists envision Ghana to be the first “African nation to potentially become a developed country between 2020 and 2029 and a newly industrialized country between 2030 and 2039 in the plan they call Ghana Vision 2020 (Wikipedia).
Ghana Vision 2020
You’re probably asking why these statistics? Well as amazing and visionary as these markers are, when it is all said and done, the upcoming generation will be tasked with accomplishing this “Ghana Vision 2020”. This is where the education system comes in- Ghana is ranked 33rd in Africa in terms of literacy rate and while basic primary education is free not everyone has the privilege to be educated past this level. The issue could be the lack of urbanization and provision outside the classroom walls; tuition, transportation, lunch meals, uniforms, tutoring, and supplies are not complimentary after primary school. That’s why as a Ghanaian I am thankful for organizations like the Amani Hope Foundation, an institution that seeks to help and empower less privileged children in Africa through education.
The Do-Gooders in Afrocentric Apparel
Allow me to introduce Justin Afari a 16 year old Amani Hope Scholar in Kumasi, Ghana. Justin was born with the HIV virus and unfortunately lost both parents to AIDS; his father before he was born and mother when he was 2 years old. Justin has been on anti-retroviral therapy (ART) for almost 8 years and is being raised by his ailing grandmother and occasionally by a distant relative whom he believes to be his mother. As a Ghanaian it breaks my heart to know that my people are struggling; I cannot change the circumstances alone or overnight but I can try with the help of world changers and do-gooders like the Amani Hope Foundation. They recognized the need and stepped in the best way they could. Through donor support, the Amani Hope Foundation is currently covering Justin’s educational expenses which include tuition, supplies, uniforms, and lunch. Justin hopes to become and doctor someday and this could become reality thanks to the Amani Hope Foundation.
To the donors and supporters of the Amani Hope Foundation, your donations are truly benefiting the less privilege like Justin and the rest of the Amani Hope Scholars.
Thank you Amani Hope Foundation
Medase
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