JULY 2012 AfriKids is a Child Rights Organisation working to improve life for Ghana’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged children in a holistic, inclusive and sustainable manner
SCHOOL’S OUT: AfriKids’ Summer Education Appeal Both here in the UK and over in Ghana, schools are about to break up for the long summer break. The summer holidays are a time that many of us will remember fondly as long sunny days spent playing with friends outdoors until September rolls around and then it’s back to school. In the Upper East Region of Ghana (UER) where AfriKids is based, it’s a different story. The summer months are Ghana’s wet season which means that for many people who rely on subsistence farming to support their families, it’s the busiest time of the year. Many students will spend their summer holidays helping out on their family’s land and harvesting as
much as possible for the dry season. If the farming doesn’t go well, it could affect the family’s finances for the rest of the year. On top of this, the wet weather also brings out mosquitoes making summer the peak season for instances of malaria. Life is difficult in the UER and with these challenges to face, not all children who finish school this week will be in a position to return in September. Much of AfriKids’ work is focussed on ensuring access to education; making sure that families have all they need to send their children to school and live sustainable lives. Providing health insurance ensures malaria can be dealt with for free and providing school uniforms, books and bags lessens the burden on fragile family economics.
This summer we’re looking to you, our friends and supporters, to help us fund our education work meaning that families can reach September ready to send their children back to school. Donate online, via text, or get in touch to run your own fundraising event – fundraising is a great way to spend the summer holidays.
£5 could pay for stationery and books for a pupil £10 could buy a child a school uniform £50 could ensure a sustainable income for a family through microfinance £100 could pay for health insurance Donate online here - http://www.afrikids.org/donate Text donate by texting “AFRI02 £5” to 70070 Get in touch via info@afrikids.org for 10 families