Hand in Hand:
Friends for Ghana, a nonprofit
Our mission is to alleviate the suffering of the deprived people of Ghana, especially children and widows, by providing basic human services to elevate their health, education, and well-being
Helping the Poor
HAND-IN-HAND, Friends for Ghana was founded to assist children, widows and farmers. The children have little to no access to education, healthcare, or other basic needs, including electricity and potable water. These villagers primarily work long hours on the farms of neighboring towns and cities. They earn a pittance despite their daily hard work. Widows cannot take care of themselves, let alone their families. Children live in impoverished conditions suffering from malnourishment and neglect. The situation is tragic and dire.
Most of the rural children of Ghana are unable to attend school since they are needed to help support their families through work in the farms or by attending to other errands contributing to the family‘s needs. Children are commonly found attempting to sell wares in the streets or engaging in menial jobs for little money.
The few children who are able to attend school must walk many miles among treacherous stretches of land with little to no food and water to sustain them.
Many of these children do not have school uniforms, backpacks, or other basic educational materials such as books. Due to hunger and fatigue it is not uncommon to find children sleeping through the course of the school day as well. They set off for school very early and return home very late only to have chores at home before their day ends and starts again.
The schools attended are in terrible conditions with leaky roofs, dilapidated buildings, and are in dire need of painting.
Hand-in-Hands' mission is to provide food for the needy, refurbish schools, and most importantly provide basic essentials for the students. Through 2023, hundreds of children have been provided uniforms, shoes, desks and chairs with 5 schools being refurbished with improved roofs, walls and classrooms.
Our calling is to support the deprived children and widows from these impoverished villages. We intend to provide them equal access to education, quality healthcare, and any other basic needs necessary to their overall security and wellness.
We wish to extend the invitation to one and all who are touched by the plight of our brothers and sisters in Ghana. Like the tiny mustard seed growing into a robust, shade-providing plant, your contributions will offer provisions that are far-reaching and significant. We thank you in advance for helping to make a difference in the lives of so many.
