A patron of the Street Academy in Accra, Nii Boye Abbey, has presented 1,500 pieces of exercise books to the academy to support teaching and learning. The gesture aims to support children of the academy who have been placed in public schools in the capital. Mr. Abbey, who is also the Special Advisor to the Ga Mantse, explained that his donation is intended to ease the burden on the school authorities.
The Street Academy, founded by Dr. Ataa Lartey, provides support to children who have been picked from the streets and are being given a better life. The academy has been facing several challenges related to logistics and finance. Mr. Abbey urged the children to excel in their examinations and appealed to other individuals and organizations to offer similar assistance to the academy in the future.
Dr. Ataa Lartey, the Founder and Executive Director of the Academy, expressed gratitude to Mr. Abbey for his support. He disclosed that the academy has survived and continues to survive on the benevolence of individuals like Mr. Abbey and other public-spirited individuals and organizations. Dr. Lartey appealed to all donors not to forget the academy, emphasizing that these children require continuous support.
The donation of exercise books is timely, as schools have reopened, and the academy faces challenges in providing feeding and logistics to make the children comfortable in their new schooling environment. The books will support the academy wards that have transited to public schools. Mr. Abbey's gesture is an example of philanthropic efforts to support education in Ghana.
The Street Academy's efforts to provide education to children who would otherwise be on the streets are commendable. The academy's reliance on donations highlights the need for sustained support from individuals and organizations. The donation of exercise books is a significant step towards ensuring that these children have the necessary resources to succeed in their education.
Key stakeholders, including government agencies and private organizations, are urged to support the Street Academy and similar initiatives. The academy's work in providing education and a better life to children who have been on the streets is crucial in addressing social challenges in Ghana.
The donation by Nii Boye Abbey demonstrates the impact that individuals can have on education and the lives of children in need. The Street Academy's work and Mr. Abbey's donation serve as examples of the positive change that can be achieved through collaborative efforts.
Key points
- Nii Boye Abbey donates 1,500 exercise books to the Street Academy in Accra to support students transitioning to public schools.
- The donation aims to ease the burden on school authorities and support children who have been placed in public schools.
- The Street Academy relies on donations to provide education and support to children who have been on the streets.
