THE JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY PROJECT
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BACKGROUND TO THE JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY PROJECT
Inspiring Young Achievers Network (IYAN) Africa has been promoting inclusiveness since November 2014.
In the last 9 years IYAN Africa has supported over 10,000 students, 600 school dropouts, 100 teen mothers, and 19 under-served communities in Ghana with educational materials, mentoring, health screening workshops, vocational and soft skill training to enable them develop employable skills and live sustainable lifestyles.
These projects have successfully fuelled the passion of our beneficiaries to pursue quality education, fostered the sense of volunteerism and empowered young people in rural communities to achieve their potential.
IYAN Africa is taking on its newest mandate in partnership with the Children’s Ministry of Doxa Praise Palace International, to address the educational and social challenges faced by children and young people at Jamestown in Accra, Ghana. A needs-based assessment was conducted to improve the young lives of this underserved community, and it led to a collaboration with Wisdom Boxing Gym, Jamestown -Accra, which serves as a central convening point for most of the youth of Jamestown. Coach Ofori Asare, (head coach for the Black Bombers) who is the founder of Wisdom Boxing Gym plays an instrumental role among the youth within the community, which aligns with our mandate of changing, nurturing and transforming the African Youth to achieve their Goals. Coach Asare in his bid to transform the lives of the youth, trains and mentors school dropouts in his boxing gym to keep them off the streets while instilling discipline and a sense of purpose and direction in them.
Freda Nyame- Founder/Executive Director - "My interactions with some teenage mothers and other students from the community confirmed that many of them had dropped out of school because their families couldn't afford their education or didn't think it was necessary for their wards to further their education. Most of the teachers had given up on some of the students who could neither spell nor write in English and had to be taught in the local dialect to understand lessons.
Learning that more than 70 million children worldwide have no access to basic education, it became obvious that not everyone was guaranteed the right to education, and the situation in Jamestown being just one example. This knowledge made me question what I could do because the world I want to see is one where quality education is inclusive for all."
IYAN Africa and the Children’s Ministry of Doxa Praise Palace International, in collaboration with Wisdom Boxing Gym have launched an educational initiative dubbed The Jamestown Community Project to create sustainable solutions for the community.
The Jamestown Community Project has three key objectives:
1. Establish a Reading Centre with an active reading club to sustain a healthy reading culture, through monthly reading competitions and literacy-focused events.
2. Provide reproductive health and hygiene focused education to adolescent girls and boys. This is aimed at helping them unlearn and relearn; addressing myths versus facts.
3. Conduct a hands-on workshop for unemployed youth, including teen mothers and young adults. This comprises of vocational and technical training to create a revenue generating avenue for the target group.
ACTIVITIES FOR THE JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY PROJECT
1. Free Health Screening
2. Provision of school supplies
3. Health education workshops on Menstrual hygiene & Disease prevention
4. Food distribution for families who struggle with food insecurity
5. Skill Training Workshop in Liquid Soap Production
6. Speed Mentoring
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Cash Donation: (Individual or group) every donation will go toward the purchase of the uniform, furniture, footwear, stationery, sanitary pads, and educational materials.
In-Kind Donations: You can also donate educational supplies or non-perishable food items, stationery, sanitary pads, or any items on our wish list which will be put to good use.
Volunteer: There is an unending list of children, yet not enough hands and hearts to go around.
We welcome partnerships and assistance from all individuals and institutions including yours! We choose to be the change we desperately need to see, do you?
Donors in Ghana can also support our project by donating:
Via
MTN Mobile Money
Name: IYAN Africa
Number: 0598953639
IYAN Africa website below:
Bank Account Details below:
Account Name: INSPIRING YOUNG ACHIEVERS NETWORK AFRICA
Account Number: 1400007837633
Bank Name: CAL BANK PLC
Bank Branch: GRAPHIC ROAD
SWIFT CODE: ACCCGHAC
SORT CODE: 140105
On the 15th of October 2023, we organized our first fundraiser dubbed “Cookathon for a Cause" at the premises of our partner institution, Doxa Praise Palace International Church to raise funds towards the Jamestown Community Project.
All proceeds generated will support the purchase of all essential items such as sanitary pads, furniture and other educational materials.
Plans are underway to organise another fundraising event and we welcome new partnerships.
WISHLIST AND BUDGET NARRATIVE
1. Wooden Shelves (6×6ft) –To be used to stock books for facility users (1 x GH₵550 = GH₵550 /£40)
2. Exercise Books- (2000 pcs) – To be printed and distributed to aid the educational development of beneficiaries.(2,000 x GH₵5= GH₵10,000 / £715)
3. Reading Tables (30×6ft) – To be used for the reading club and as a safe space for learning and sharing of ideas (2 x GH₵650= GH₵1,200 /£87)
4. Stationery- (100 pcs each) - To be distributed to aid the educational development of beneficiaries.(GH₵1,000 / £73)
5. Sanitary Pads/Menstrual cups (300 pcs)- To be distributed to female students to promote their personal hygiene in addition to enhancing the quality of their health and well-being. (300 x GH₵15 = GH₵4,500 /£323)
6. Shoes- (50 pcs) - To be distributed to students who are restricted from attending classes due to the inability of their parents to provide them.(50 x GH₵50 =GH₵2,500/£180)
7. Handwashing Station – (2 pcs) - To be stationed at the facility to promote personal hygiene practices.(2 x GH₵450= GH₵900/£66)
8. Toiletries- (100 pcs each of Deodorant, Sanitizer and Face towels)- To aid in personal hygiene practices for individuals who cannot afford them. (100x GH₵50 =GH₵5000/£360)
9. School Uniforms- (100 pcs) – To be distributed to students who are restricted from attending classes due to the inability of their parents to provide them. (100 x GH₵80 = GH₵8,000 /£575)
10. Chairs – For users of the facility to foster exchange of ideas (10 × GH₵150 = GH₵1,500 /£110)
11. Ceiling Fan –To be used in the library and Workshop Centre to regulate temperature and create a conducive atmosphere for learning (1 × GH₵300 =GH₵300 /£23)
12. Text Books – To be used in the facility to serve as research aids to provide relevant information on class studies (50 × GH₵25= GH₵1,250/£90)
13. Desktop Computer – To be used in the Facility to aid in data storage, serve as
a reference to locate individual books in the facility and a mechanism to monitor the progress of trainees and impact of the project (1 x GH₵3,500 = GH₵3,500/£250)
14. Workshop Tables – To be used during production of Liquid Soap (2 × GH₵ 750= GH₵1,500 /£110)
15. Benches (6ft Long) – To be used during production of Liquid Soap (2 × GH₵ 350= GH₵ 700/£50)
16. Spatula – For liquid soap production to ensure safe soap production methods, help eradicate accidents and harm in the workshop (10 × GH₵ 10= GH₵100/£10)
17. Hand gloves – For liquid soap production to ensure safe soap production methods, help eradicate accidents and harm in the workshop (5pks × GH₵ 35= GH₵175 /£14)
18. Nose Mask – For liquid soap production to ensure safe soap production methods, help eradicate accidents and harm in the workshop (5packs × GH₵40 =GH₵200/£16)
19. Bottles for soap Production – Package and sale of end products of the liquid soap production – (1500 pieces × GH₵0.50p =GH₵750/£55)
20. Barrels (30 Litres) – For storage of water which will be used in liquid soap production at the facility (10 × GH₵35 = GH₵350/£26)
21. Buckets – Storage of water and used during the preparation of the liquid soap (10 x GH₵10=GH₵100/£10)
22. Bowls – For the preparation of liquid soap in large quantities (10 × GH₵10= GH₵100/£10)
23. Liquid Soap Production Materials – To teach participants liquid soap Production and will also ensure repetitive production in small working groups (200 Litres × GH₵70= GH₵1,400/£101)
Miscellaneous- This will cover any unforeseen or miscellaneous expenses related to community engagement and events. (GH₵1,000/ £72)
Total Amount Needed = GH₵ 47, 025 / £3,366
To ensure the sustainability of our project we continue to encourage community members to actively participate in the preparatory program and its implementation through the provision of feedback.
We are also collaborating with local organizations, schools, and community leaders to ensure the success and sustainability of this initiative.
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Fundraising team (3)
Freda Nyame
Organizer
England
Anita Bart Plange
Team member
Jennifer Bansah
Team member