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Donate to Make a Difference, 2026

students smiling

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https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/31efba6d-d1b9-4139-b074-c2e1a…

Supporting our students is a BIG deal!

Thanks for making a difference.

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At a Glance

We work in Dekpor, Ghana where all residents live below the poverty level and face a daily struggle to survive.

Our areas of focus:

  • Education
  • Water
  • Nutrition
  • Health care
  • Sanitation
  • Business Start-Ups
  • Sponsorships (children and educators)

One of our directors lives in Dekpor — we are able to work with the residents of Dekpor to best service their needs. Our overhead is minimal (our only expenses are maintaining our domain status, annual financial statements, and foreign exchange costs), so your donation goes exactly where you allocate it! We are volunteers who work hard to make the most of every dollar donated.

Dekpor School Development Organisation is a registered Canadian charity and recognized NGO in Ghana. (Since 2011)

2025 Accomplishments video (4:20)

We're making a difference!

Latest News

April 1, 2026

The team of dentist just came to Dekpor! 698 students seen and everyone who needed treatment got it! Look here! A big thanks to the participants of Ghana Nourish Minds and all of their supporters--YOU funded this important initiative!

  • dentist working on patient

March 25, 2026

We are thrilled that Ana Vegega, Scott Burch and their friend Haki came to help distribute Basics Kits and visit for the day! 

  • drumming lesson

March 24, 2026

We are jumping for joy! The Basics Kits were distributed at Dekpor Basic. An overwhelming response to our campaign meant we could do this in a BIG way! See the write up and album!

  • 3 youngsters giggle with joy
  • a crowd of students seated in the hall, opening their kits

March 23, 2026

We just bought 100 literacy textbooks that were needed for our JHS 3 literacy classes. 

  • table with 100 blue covered textbooks displayed on it

March 19, 2026

Elle Bowman brought 5 Semester At Sea staff friends to visit Dekpor for the day. (See the Volunteers and Visitors page in our Projects.)

  • Linda stands with 6 visitors

March 18, 2026

UNREAL!  Please read about WIFI IN DEKPOR!  A massive thanks to Philip Schaffer who is the brainchild behind all the technicalities! Thanks to Susan and Tony Anderson for financing it! (See the Projects write up and album.)

  • Philip, Chris and Godsway are working on some of the parts for the tower

March 14, 2026

The distribution of the shipment that was sent December 1st started today.  So many happy recipients! Head to the Shipping Project page to see loads of photos! Thanks to everyone who gave so generously. (The list of names is available here in Latest News if you scroll down to the end of November.) 

  • several women stand in the middle of piles of fabric and a couple of sewing machines

February 9, 2026

The huge shipment sent out on December 1 was picked up today! Thanks to everyone who contributed. Stay tuned for photos.

  • the rear view of a trotro and a variety of shipping bags and suitcases sit on the ground behind it

January 17, 2026

Over a few days, we managed to get the 5 town toilet tanks all pumped out.  More than 50 loads' worth! Head to Projects to find out more.

  • on the left is the mauve coloured toilet facility and to the right is the pumper truck

January 10, 2026

Please watch our 2025 Accomplishment video: https://youtu.be/EVUg5hqPOfk We could not do this without YOU! A sincere thank you to all who continue to make a difference...you rock! 

  • 3 young boys smile for the camera