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 of these schools had computer labs installed several years ago, and merry-go-rounds years before that. At first, access to computers […]
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Science Kits improve Ghanian Student’s education by giving them hands-on science experiences. Education in Ghana lacks hands-on learning experiences—especially in science education. In order for Ghana to continue progressing in the technology and engineering sectors, students need to experience and develop a passion for science. In 2012 EPI began a relationship with Thames and Kosmos, a science
Girls’ Scholarships provide hope for girls wanting to attend high school and encourages them to complete junior high school. Rural families in Ghana often cannot afford the cost of high school and they rarely will put preference on sending their girl children. In partnership with the Roberts Family Foundation Empower Playgrounds is addressing this issue by
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Libraries give children access to reading materials that will expand their minds and enrich their education. Educational resources in Ghana are scarce. The government rarely has the funds to provide schools with the needed teachers, classrooms, and textbooks. Additional materials that will enhance learning experiences are simply not available–especially in the rural areas. Families are
Merry-go-round at Mpaem D/A Basic SchoolThe article above from a local news outlet in Ghana highlights one of our partner schools, Mpaem Junior High School (JHS). Mpaem is a school that has consistently utilized the all of EPI projects. The results of a recent competition indicate that our project is helping to make an impact
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Many imagine expensive government initiatives to be the key to ending poverty. But studies conducted by UNCESCO have proven that for many impoverished people, literacy is key to reaching a higher standard of living. So what does that mean for African countries, which have some of the highest rates of illiteracy in the world? Especially
Empower Playgrounds has helped opened educational doors to thousands of students, but along the way we’ve learned that educating students takes more than a great facility. In addition to places to learn and study and a supportive community, teaching also takes a few very basic supplies. One of these supplies is the pencil–so small, inexpensive,
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What? Our girls’ scholarship program is one we are so excited about, we can hardly contain it! The idea of this program is to give girls the opportunity to receive a high school education when they otherwise wouldn’t have the ability to. We have awarded 3 girls this scholarship that will cover 3 years of
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Empower Playgrounds First Library This summer we installed a pilot library at the school Bahankra. They were thrilled to provide their students with access to fun children’s books as well as reference materials. View fullsize The picture below is of the librarian who had never held a dictionary before. She is very excited to teach
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View fullsize Written by: Akiko Chau Typical American 17-year olds ride in their parents’ car to school, have a part time job, talk to their girlfriend or boyfriend on the phone and study as hard as what is necessary to get them to a 4-year university. Typical 17-year olds from rural areas of Ghana walk
