Djembe Direct has partnered with Africa Heartwood Project to provide a platform through which donations are being raised to expand the Koforidua Unit School for the Deaf in Ghana. Through our personal interaction with students, administrators, and faculty at this wonderful school, we have become aware of the need to strengthen and expand the art and vocational training programs at USD. A multi-phase plan is being initiated by Africa Heartwood Project and USD to help deaf students acquire the skills and capital necessary to eventually provide for their own needs and contribute to the local economy with their craft. The first phase is to erect a building that will give vocational programs at USD a home. This is where your donation becomes invaluable. Please consider supporting our efforts to give more deaf children in rural Ghana the opportunity to learn ASL, acquire a trade whereby they may become self-sustaining, and receive an academic and vocational education that will give them more of an equal footing in society. Click here to see how Up With Kids is supporting this project!
Enjoy these photos of children at USD, taken by Africa Heartwood Project board member, Annalisa Jensen (PeaceCorps volunteer at USD):
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Students at USD proudly display a batik they've made in the vocational art program,
proclaiming to the world: WE ARE ABLE! |
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Philomenia enjoys learning to make ceramics at USD. |
Ester (2nd Grade) finishes a self-portrait in mudcloth. |
Putting the final touches on his insect batik. |
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Mr. Oduwo teaches students how to use a sewing machine. |
Grace and a group of JSS students display their "I Love You" batiks. |
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