Education for everyone.
Welcome to The Ghana Wisdom Foundation Web Site!
GWF is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization run entirely by a team of volunteers. We aim to meet specific educational objectives for students and educators in both West Africa and America through a unique service-learning approach to aid. We have worked with schools, students, and organizations across America to raise thousands of dollars for numerous education-based projects in Ghana, and recently, we have expanded our operations to other parts of West Africa.
Incorporated in 2005, our work has been driven by three fundamental beliefs:
1. We live in a global community. This is no longer a debate – it is fact. Accordingly, we need to expand our ideas and definitions of "community." Until we do so, too many of the worlds problems will go unresolved.
2. Today's youth can have an enormous impact on serious issues across the globe.
3. Citizens of developing counties are their own experts, better equipped to evaluate, prioritize, and dictate their own needs and goals than any outside organization.
In order to maximize our efficiency we have relied heavily on technology, fiscal transparency, dedicated volunteers, and the integrity of all our partners worldwide.
We encourage you to take some time to explore our web site. Perhaps you would like to help out? Perhaps you have some friendly advice? We are always looking for both.
If you're interested...
Click here to BECOME A MEMBER and receive on-line updates and newsletters for a more intimate and up to date look into GWF. This simple step only takes a minute and helps our organization a lot.
Are you a teacher looking to provide your students with a hands-on approach to social studies? Are you a student looking to fulfill a service-learning requirement? Are you an individual looking for a way to make a difference in the world? GWF is always looking for away to get the American public involved with our vision. If you think you may be interested in helping GWF help our partner schools in Ghana, please CONTACT US today.
GWF News and Updates:
December: Thanks to the speedy reply for assistance from GWF Members, James and Evans have full tuition for the next year (books and food included). Thanks to all who answered their call for assistance. To see new pictures and the latest e-mail concerning the two boys, click here.
Nov. 27: Wisdom Academy finishes their first batch of poems for the Cross-Cultural Poetry Project. Here are some of them.
Sept. - April: Cross-Cultural Poetry Project. Kate Rudewicz (teacher at Canton High School) has a new idea for the new school year. She will be creating an anthology of poems collected from students around the world, including GWF's two partner schools in Ghana and Liberia. We will be posting poems on our web site throughout the year.
August 30, 2009: CYE School in Liberia gets set for the upcoming school year, purchasing desks and chairs for the remainder of its students. In its latest correspondence it thanks Canton High School (USA, Mass.) for helping bring its students from the "dust to the desks." The rest of the e-mails contents can be seen here.
July 24, 2009: GWF's second summer fundraiser (this one in Maryland) is a huge success, bringing in over $2,000. Half of the funds raised go to Wisdom Academy, which is working hard to finish construction on its new, two story facility. The other half will go toward developing our service learning programs.
May 7, 2009: In loving memory of their daughter and sister, the Freeman family created The Elise Quinn Freeman Fund. Friends and family can use the link to donate in her name.
GWF Highlight: Click on the pictures!
The students and staff at CYE Elementary and Junior High Schools (Monrovia, Liberia) express their gratitude towards Canton High School (Mass., USA).
Check out the latest poems from the Cross-Cultural Poetry Project by clicking on the words below.
