Starlink: Bridging the Digital Divide
Staring in February of 2026, we have installed Starlink internet at 3 rural schools; Luta, Pediatorkope, and Alorkpem. This is what sustainable impact looks like. Returning. Supporting. Investing with intention. Measuring results over time. Each …
Expansion into Sierra Leone & Liberia
The problems facing rural education are not exclusive to Ghana. Many other neighboring countries in …
MERRY-GO-ROUNDS
Merry-go-rounds generate electricity that charge lanterns so students can study at home. Without electricity, children …
Feminine Hygiene Kits
Reusable menstruation kits keep girls healthy and in school. Education and training provided with these …
SCIENCE KITS
Science Kits improve Ghanian Student’s education by giving them hands-on science experiences. Education in Ghana lacks hands-on …
GIRLS’ SCHOLARSHIPS
Girls’ Scholarships provide hope for girls wanting to attend high school and encourages them to …
VILLAGE SOLAR PROJECT
The Village Solar Project (VSP) uses solar power to provide opportunities for people living on remote …
Mpaem JHS Wins AU Day Competition
Merry-go-round at Mpaem D/A Basic SchoolThe article above from a local news outlet in Ghana …
Library Project
Many imagine expensive government initiatives to be the key to ending poverty. But studies conducted …
Celebrate National Merry-Go-Round Day!
Using merry-go-rounds as a means to generate electricity might seem like an odd “spin” on …
One Million Pencils
Empower Playgrounds has helped opened educational doors to thousands of students, but along the way …
Girls’ Scholarships
What? Our girls’ scholarship program is one we are so excited about, we can hardly …
EPI Library Project
Empower Playgrounds First Library This summer we installed a pilot library at the school Bahankra. …
Meet Juliana
View fullsize After she gathered litter of black plastic bags and used tissue paper into …
Meet Linda
View fullsize Written by: Akiko Chau Typical American 17-year olds ride in their parents’ car …
Testing New Lanterns
Our original lantern was created in partnership with Energizer and has been working very successfully …
Lighting the Night: Mirabell’s Story
This is Mirabell View fullsize Mirabell lives in a small village community named …
Empower Playgrounds in Mali
We are excited to announce that in collaboration with Empower Mali, Empower Playgrounds has installed …