Since arriving in Ghana, I have become involved with building a school in a tiny village named Ayi Mensah about an hour outside of Accra. This little school began with a teacher and about 15 children meeting under a tree. No desks, no protection from the rain or sun, and nowhere to store any books.
Some years ago, when Gregg and I couldn't think of what to give each other for Christmas someone suggested giving each other a wheelchair (for the wheelchair project). Polio is alive and well in Africa and we have seen firsthand what a difference a wheelchair can make in someones life. It may have been the best Christmas gift we ever gave each other.
Because education can change a child's world, I'm suggesting a similar gift you can give. Think of a way that you can make a donation to Ayi Mensah or of a group that you can encourage to raise funds for this little school. All that you donate will go directly to the building of the school. We know that because Gregg and I take the funds directly to the school and monitor the progress. The first time I took Gregg there his comment was, "those little children deserve a school." And they do. Please help us.
Yes, there is a way to donate money to Ayi Mensah School. The donations should be made payable to the 'Forever Young Foundation' and sent to Sally Murray. She ensures the funds get to Sterling Tanner, the CEO of Forever Young, who deposits the money to the Komart Foundation in Ghana. I know that this sounds like a long and winding road, but it ensures that anyone who donates money has a tax deductible donation, as Forever Young is a legally registered Charitable Organization. You should know that none of the contributions are used for overhead; all of it goes to help the school. These children pay no fees to attend school here.
Forever Young Foundation
c/o Sally Murray
8695 S. 4770 W.
8695 S. 4770 W.
West Jordan, UT 84088
This is Akpormang, the previous school built by this group. One day, we hope Ayi Mensah looks just this good.
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