Projects
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Yes, we are definitely ON the solar bandwagon!
November's first project was to install panels at Dekpor Central Shops. Taking away the cost of electricity for all of the shopkeepers will make a big difference! We know that the cost of electricity is about to skyrocket, so this proactive move is a wise one!
Stay tuned, because there is more sunshine news coming.
It is with a very grateful heart that we thank Susan and Tony Anderson for funding this!
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It’s been a long wait, but we are absolutely THRILLED to share that we have 10 new businesses starting up with grinding and pounding machines manufactured right in Dekpor! This is all thanks to a wonderful donation by Meridian Aero Parts Corp. and Andy Nevison.
Sometimes we end up with unexpected jobs that require attention.
For example, we can't exactly ignore the entrance onto campus at Dekpor Basic School. Unfortunately, when it rains (which is VERY frequently), it pools terribly, right at the gates where students need to walk.
We are grateful that our very own DSDO-sponsored mason graduate, Mawuko, was able to head up the task!
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Wow! It is incredibly difficult to source Ghanian-written books, especially ones written in Ewe, the language of Dekpor! We can not begin to express our deep gratitude to Nunya Domenyinyi Foundation for the gift of 165 books for our students!
On October 13, 2023, there was a formal presentation made at Dekpor Basic School campus: speeches, dancing, the whole shebang! It is incredibly important to nurture and preserve the cultural ties and by gifting our school with books written in Ewe, many many students will benefit!
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We never know what is going to end up in this album! There are so many jobs that we accomplish, and every year we just add to the variety!
March - termites and wind destroyed one of our street light poles and the whole thing came crashing down. Thank goodness that Benjamin was in town and could do the repair! New light installed...pole re-cut and secured.
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Upkeep is important.
Conditions in Dekpor are rather brutal for many things...furniture included.
The beautiful manufactured desks that we purchased have melamine table surfaces. Unfortunately, when the moisture gets in, it expands the particles and the swelling ruins the desk. We are piloting a repair by using real wood. Due to termites and other lovely hungry critters, there is no choice but to treat the wood with pesticides first.
If there were other types of furniture for us to pilot, goodness knows, we would try.
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This is just simply the BEST way to use sheets! Thanks to all the great people who donated!
Problem: Many, many girls were getting infections. Why? The synthetic knickers that can be purchased in Ghana are not conducive to good hygiene practices. Girls need to wear something under their skirts to stop their upper thighs from chafing.
Brainwave: boxers for girls! Bigger brainwave: get fabric donated in Aurora and ship it over!
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Last May, we received our first donation of kits so we could pilot their use. Since the response was very positive and the local nurses and female school staff are on board with us, we chose to jump right in. (You can check back to the 2022 Project page for more information.)
In December 2022, a Kits4Girls campaign was launched and we are extremely pleased that $4088 was raised! How is this being used?
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