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.
June 6, 2009: GWF is holding our first ever annual (hopefully) fundraiser in the Philadelphia area. It will last all day and includes two venues. Check out this link (Fundraiser on Main) for all the details. If you live close by, please come down to support us! Thanks.
May 28, 2009: GWF receives pictures from our partner school in Liberia. They have purchased their first installment of desks and chairs for the school, a huge step forward in establishing a school in post-war Liberia. Below, the chairs arrive at the school. Thanks to all the hard work from the students and teachers at Canton High School.
May 20, 2009: Students and educators from Canton High School (Mass.) took part in the Cox Providence Road Races as the final chapter to their six month fundraising effort to raise $3,000 for the purchase of desks and chairs for CYE School in Liberia. A HUGE thanks to the dedication and hard work to everyone at Canton High School who ran in the race.
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.
April 2009: Bulldog Nation for Liberia Education continues to raise money for the CYE school in Liberia. On the 4th, they organize a car wash which brings in $500 more dollars. Two days later, GWF sends the first installment of donations to Liberia. $1,500 was sent. Less than $1,000 to go!
GWF Highlight:
Bulldog Nation for Liberia Education
See what a group of students and teachers from Massachusetts are doing to make a world of difference for a Liberian school. Their work and dedication is inspiring. Click on the image to go to their GWF sponsored web site.
