In the quiet, resilient community of Otopa Yaw, nestled within the Oboadaka Electoral Area of Akuapem South, a quiet revolution in education is underway.
For years, the youngest children in Otopa Yaw have had to walk nearly 3 kilometers every day just to attend the nearest public school. This distance, especially for children as young as 3 to 5 years old, has been a major challenge and a barrier to consistent early childhood education.
But that is now changing.
Through a collaborative effort between the community, the Akuapem South Municipal Assembly, and international volunteers, we are proud to announce the launch of KG1 and KG2 classes right in Otopa Yaw. This initiative brings hope, access, and opportunity closer to home for our little ones.
While we await support to construct a permanent school building (for which the community has already allocated land), we are grateful to be using a local church building as a temporary classroom. This gesture has allowed learning to begin without delay, ensuring no child is left behind.
Even more heartwarming is the joy on the children’s faces as they received free school uniforms and school bags, generously donated by our international volunteers and supported by the Municipal Assembly. For many families, these small but essential items are often out of reach. Today, they represent more than just supplies—they symbolize dignity, inclusion, and a brighter future.
We are reminded again that it takes a village to raise a child—and that collective action can create meaningful change. Thank you to everyone who made this milestone possible.
We look forward to continuing this journey and invite all partners, friends, and supporters to join us in building the permanent school structure these children so deserve.
Together, we are building a future—one child, one classroom, one community at a time.
