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<div>In 2026, we’re equipping at least 200 young learners in Ghana with school starter kits so they can start the new term confident and ready. Your gift today turns “I can’t” into “I can—did.”


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<div><strong>Why this matters</strong>


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<div>For many families in Ghana, the new school term means tough choices: food or exercise books; transport or school supplies. Brilliant students fall behind not for lack of talent, but for lack of basic learning tools. We’re fixing that with practical help that delivers results in weeks not years.


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<div><strong>What your donations will do</strong>


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<div>Procure and distribute School Starter Kits (exercise books, pencils, math set)	


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<div>Monitoring, safeguarding, transport &amp; reporting


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<div><strong>Impact at a glance</strong>


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<div>£12 equips one child with a complete starter kit.


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<div>£120 equips a whole table of 10 learners.


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<div>£1,200 equips an entire year-group of 100 learners.


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<div>We procure locally to stretch each pound, support local jobs, and avoid shipping delays.


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<div><strong>Timeline (so you know exactly when things happen)</strong>


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<div>Sep–Dec 2025: Fundraising, vendor quotes, safeguarding checks.


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<div>By 5 Jan 2026: Funds disbursed to local delivery partners; materials purchased.


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<div>Mid–Late Jan 2026: Distribute starter kits to learners at partner schools.


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<div>Feb–Mar 2026: Progress photos and a brief impact report.


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<div><strong>Where we’ll work</strong>


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<div>Three partner public schools in Ghana (final selection confirmed and announced in Dec 2025 in consultation with local headteachers). Preference for communities with high need and strong school leadership.


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<div><strong>Accountability &amp; transparency</strong>


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<div>Receipts &amp; photos of distributions posted as campaign updates.


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<div>Short impact note after distribution (attendance/usage snapshot and student stories—shared with consent).


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<div>Funds used only for the items listed above; if plans change due to local conditions, we’ll update supporters first.


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<div>Any platform processing fees are deducted by the platform; we’ll optimise to keep admin low.


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<div><strong>Who we are</strong>


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<div>Empowered Africa Foundation (EAF) is a UK-based non-profit initiative focused on education, skills and job readiness. We partner with local educators to remove practical barriers so children can learn and thrive. This campaign is led by Divine Assor and the EAF team.


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<div><strong>Stretch goals (if we exceed £3,000)</strong>


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<div>Every extra £12 = 1 additional child equipped.


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<div>£3,600: +~50 more kits (approx.).


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<div>£4,200: +~100 more kits (approx.).


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<div><strong>Risks &amp; safeguards</strong>


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<div>Supply delays: We maintain two vetted suppliers; purchase early (Dec 2025).


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<div>School schedule changes: Distribution windows agreed in writing with headteachers.


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<div>Safeguarding: All activities coordinated with school leadership; photo permissions obtained; no child-identifying info without consent.


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<div><strong>How you can help today</strong>


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<div>Donate what you can. Every £12 changes a child’s first day of term.


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<div>Share this page with a short note about why you gave .


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<div>Set a mini-challenge at work or church: “Let’s equip 30 kids by Friday!”


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<div>“I just helped a child in Ghana start school strong this January. Join me: £12 = a full starter kit. #PencilsUpGhana”


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<div><strong>FAQ</strong>


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<div><strong>Is my donation tax deductible?</strong>


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<div>Please consult your local rules. We’ll provide acknowledgements on request.


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<div><strong>What if you raise less than £3,000?</strong>


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<div>We’ll scale the number of starter kits to match funds raised and prioritise the highest‑need pupils first.


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<div>We’ll equip more learners first; when appropriate, we may add mini library corners and will publish an updated budget.


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<div><strong>Will you show results?</strong>


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<div>Yes—photos (with consent), brief stories, and a short impact summary in Mar 2026.


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