Projects

brown cabinet placed in classroom
Storage within the classrooms is an issue.
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Last updated: 8 months ago
a whiteboard being installed by the carpenter
Years back, we upgraded all of the classrooms by using real chalkboard paint (instead of just plain black paint) to cover the rough, hand-made cement blocks. But then we took it a step further and installed a whiteboard into each classroom. Now, unfortunately, the typical whiteboards that we have readily available in North America are not to be found in Ghana. And that means they do get worn out and eventually need to be replaced. Earlier in the year, we looked after a couple and then in December another 13 were replaced.
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Last updated: 8 months ago
38 computer stations with students using them

Where do we even start?

 

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Last updated: 9 months ago
Carol in the driver's seat with thumbs up, interior of van filled with stacking chairs

Shipments deliver JOY!View project page

Last updated: 10 months ago
2 mason apprenticeship graduates are covered in white powder as they are congratulated by their instructors

Graduation jubulation!

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Last updated: 10 months ago
3 girls happily model their dresses

An act of kindness that just is so beautiful, we want you to imagine all that went into this! A very special friend took the time and effort to make dresses for our young girls at Dekpor Basic School.  But get this, we are talking ONE HUNDRED and  SIXTY-TWO dresses! Whoa! 

A huge, heartfelt thank you to Maria for dedicating so many hours to make special gifts for youngsters who likely have never owned anything brand new.  Maria donated all the fabric, the notions, and most of all, her talent and time.

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Last updated: 11 months ago
students during lesson in the computer lab

After formal classes have ended for the school year, DSDO offers what we call vacation school.  It's a chance for students to hone their skills. Small groups. Two instructors. ICT and math. Two weeks.  

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Last updated: 1 year ago
a young man holds a pail of dirty water from the reservoir and the new framing for the roof is evident

We have 5 water reservoirs that collect rain water at school campus. This water is used for both cleaning and drinking, so it's important that we keep the reservoirs maintained.

When the roofs rot out, then all kinds of debris ends up in the water.  Since we are all about re-using items, we harvested roofing sheets as they came off the three campus buildings that were getting a facelift, purchased new wood for the framing, and then rebuilt the roofs.

Much better!

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Last updated: 1 year ago
an angled view showing one of the school blocks of classrooms with the shiny new roof

In Dekpor, when it rains, it truly does pour! Throughout the years, we've been challenged by roofing sheets. In 2024, finally, a source for made-to-order long sheets was found.  We were able to replace some of the school campus buildings then.  But, here we are in 2025 and three of the school buildings and our Dekpor Central Shops were in a bad way.   Seriously, this is an expensive undertaking, especially when the wood joists, rafters, and ridge boards have rotted and also need replacing along with the sheets.

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Last updated: 1 year ago
girl hold up underwear and camisoles

Wow! Such joy!

Campaign: March

Raised: $10,940

Number of kits: 309

Distribution: May

137 boys each received: 7 boxers, 4 undershirts

172 girls each received: 7 pairs of underwear, 4 camisoles

Imagine being a teen and not owning even one pair of underwear. It's a sad situation in Dekpor and we are happy to make a huge difference. Consider hygiene, comfort, and self-esteem.  The students in grades 6,7,8 and 9 at Dekpor Basic School AND all of our sponsored high school, apprentice, and university students were thrilled to receive a kit.

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Last updated: 1 year ago