Law Students Committed To Building Schools in Ghana Three Windsor Law students have co-founded a non-governmental organization committed to building schools for children in the West African country of Ghana.
Sangha, a student at UWindsor Law, said Our Children Africa “seeks to narrow the education gap between children in urban centres and rural villages by increasing the number and quality of primary schools in these areas.” Our Children Africa initiated a school building project and committed to building two primary schools in the Akropong District, just outside the capital, Accra. The building of the first school started on September 11, 2007. The existing school is built with bamboo and straw, consists of one room and holds 100 students ranging in age from four to 12. The structure is inaccessible during days of inclement weather. The new school will have six classrooms and one library, with the structure made of concrete so that the students may attend school regardless of weather. It will accommodate upwards of 150 students from various villages in the region at a cost of $22,000 U.S. Many of the children who will attend the school will travel 10 km daily to get to classes. By providing them with a secure structure in which to learn, Our Children Africa is not only eliminating one of the barriers that stand in the way of their access to basic education, but is providing a reason for children to become empowered through education and passionate about their ability to become active members of their respective communities. The group engaged in a variety of fundraising initiatives including bake sales, a social event and a Buy a Brick, Build a School campaign.
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In July 2007, the students – Nicole Andreakos, Shannon Kinch and Gagan Sangha – participated in a self-funded volunteer exchange program in Ghana. Building on their legal experiences by interning with a local lawyer to understand the Ghanaian legal system, and working in a city orphanage to comprehend the impact of the system on children and women, the trio also co-founded Our Children Africa with Frederick Asmoah, director of the Osu Children’s Home.
Law Students Committed To Building Schools in Ghana