Presbyterian Church of Ghana in Pepease Kwahu, to determine these remaining technology needs. Due to COVID-19 David’s anticipated trip to Ghana in 2020 was canceled but a virtual mission project, Tech to Africa, was formed. Donations are made by purchasing items on an Amazon wishlist that are then delivered directly to Ghana.
David is looking forward to participating in future international missions to share God’s word while better understanding global cultures. He reminds us, “It doesn’t matter if someone is young, old, experienced or inexperienced we can all make a difference by desiring to inspire.”
“The short-term impact (of Tech to Africa) has been to improve the ICT center, equip the center with computers, accessories and teaching aids and create a beneficial learning environment for students and teachers. The long-term impact is to evaluate outcomes, such as student performance in national standardized tests in computer skills and teacher satisfaction,” David said.
CC OO NN NN EE XX II OO NN LL EE BB AA NN OO NN V I RT UAL C O LLE C T I O N D RI V E In December Charlotte Christian partnered with Connexion Lebanon, an organization that assists with aid to the impoverished Lebanese people. The mission of the organization is “to pair families in Lebanon with sponsors abroad to ensure critical families receive the basic necessities of food, medicine, clean water, hygienic products and electricity on a monthly basis.” These needs have
seen a significant increase during the pandemic and following the devastation by the explosion in Beirut last summer. The organization was created with the support of the entire Saleh family. Mr. Charles Saleh served on the board of trustees at Charlotte Christian for more than a decade and he and his wife, Mary, have five children, four of which
Scan the QR to purchase Tech to Africa items on the Amazon wishlist.
Scan the QR for more information on Connexion Lebanon.
have graduated from CCS, as well as a grandchild in the lower school. Mr. Saleh and his family immigrated to the U.S. from Lebanon when civil war began in the late 1970’s and have continued to support the people of Lebanon over the last several decades. With the continued unrest and needs in Lebanon growing, the family started Connexion Lebanon.
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