An indigenous organisation called Raise Life Foundation (RLF) has in a joint effort with Fruit Sporting Agency (FSA) stormed the Anum Apapam Presbyterian Basic Schools in the Eastern Region with donations of resources such as cash and books
The donation activity on September 13, 2019, was to augment needed resources in the school.
Raise Life Foundation, a non-governmental organisation which was set up about one year ago is made up of about 30 members who are present tertiary students and graduates from the Presbyterian University College and the University of Ghana Legon who say their activities are driven by a strong believe in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on quality education.
“The reason for Anum was a collective decision. I had been to Anum before so I knew the place. We focus on the deprived schools for the deprived pupil to have access to quality education. Our goal here is to promote sports, empower the students, mentor them and donate basic learning needs such as stationery and exercise books in order to support them to have and appreciate education. We planned 2,500 books however we couldn’t as a result of less funds” Gerald Afari Antwi Boasiako, Founder of the foundation disclosed to WhatsUp News.
According to Baaba, the SDGs Ambassador 2019, the tour revealed to her the source of water for Anum Apapam was from the River Ayensu. She, therefore, aims at a more improved option for the township. She’s suggestive of a borehole at least for a start to drive the course.
RLF generate its resources through donations from donors and paid dues of its members.
“This will be the first time in the history of this school to experience this. We sincerely appreciate this motivation from Raise Life Foundation and we believe it’ll go a long way” Patrick Kwadjo Ofori, Headmaster of the School revealed.
Mr Patrick Ofori added that there is a need for the completion of the ICT Laboratory and getting it equipped to the benefit of the pupils. He further stated the need for sanitary pads for the young girl pupils who are almost matured to experience menstrual cycles.
The Anum Apapam Watch and Education Support Tour was sponsored by Indomie, AJ Juice, and Kingdom FM Koforidua and supported by Scholars SDGs and Sweet Aroma.
According to RLF, the expectation is a well-equipped Anum Apapam Presbyterian Basic School in the nearest future whiles having it pupils see and achieve big dreams.