Ghana School

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June 2018

Umar Malik - 07952407497 Maxwell Donkor, Site Manager

UK Coordinator CEO of Enliven Mama Africa & Thrive Africa
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Where it all
began

Atwima Boko Village, Kumasi, Ghana

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Where we
are (for now…)
Uniform was made by 14 young single mothers on a
3 year Empowerment Programme learning
seamstress skills. We supported them by paying for
all of their full final year costs for the programme,
included in the total cost of the school build.
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Process Research
Conducted with local Schools assessing build quality, classroom sizes, facilities, Islamic
education and more.

Land availability
Boko Community kindly donated land nearby Boko Mosque .

Community consultation
Consulted local community and chief Imam to consider their input and suggestions.

Architectural drawings
Completed by local architect for 4 classrooms, 6 toilets and staff office.

Ghana Education Service school adoption

Successful discussions for local authority to adopt school and provide staff. This
process usually takes 2+ years but GES were extremely happy with the school.

Islamic Education Authority discussion

Successful discussions to provide qualified Islamic teachers for morning session.

School build
2-3 month build period to complete structure, roofing, plumbing, furnishing, uniforms
and more.
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Foundations being laid

Build
Bricks being made ready for laying

Typically in Ghana, basic

structures take 10+ years to build
as they are gradually funded by
the local community. Foundations
may be built and left for many
years until enough money is
raised for the next build stage.

Four classrooms structure rising. Green Mosque can be seen next door.
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“The quality of the school is equivalent to a

private Ghanaian school.”
Local teacher Toilet drainage

Internal ceiling and plastering

All schools we visited had

insufficient toilet facilities. Most
public schools had over 600 pupils
with no toilets and pupils
defecating around the school.

Roofing, outdoor plastering and window/door frames. Toilet and office

entrance can be seen to the left.
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“It would have cost the Ghana Education Service

£35,000 to build this school structure.”
Director, Ghana Education, Kumasi
Furniture, fans, paint

School furniture were all hand built by a

carpenter using locally sourced wood. Fitting the water tank

Final structure
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Key Facts
4 classrooms 120 Primary students
6 toilets + 2 nursery classes
1 office based in Mosque

Islamic & National

Total cost: Curriculum school with
£21,500 weekend Islamic classes
for locals

Only Islamic school in

Teachers and resources
the district. Nearest is
provided by Ghana
35 mins drive away with
Education Service
70+ pupils per class
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What next?
FULL Nursery to Junior High School Complex

5 new classrooms

Extended office

Brand new library with IT facilities

Teacher training delivered by UK teachers

Cost - £20,500 +/-10%. Completion - November

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Drawings

Existing school structure. Highlighted areas show new

structure: 1x new classroom, 1x new library, office extension
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The school will service over 330 pupils and is

the only Islamic school in the region.

Above: 4 new classrooms. This structure will be on the other

side of the Mosque. Below: Full merged plan.
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Next steps
Donate only £3750 for one
Total Cost: classroom
£20,500 Donate only £685 for five
student shares

To donate:
Login to PayPal and send money
for FREE to
UHMALIK1@HOTMAIL.CO.UK
or contact 07952407497 for bank details
JazakAllah
khayr.
Thank you.
Contact Umar Malik - 07952407497