Down a dusty road in the Volta Region of Ghana, the Royal Praise School supports children in kindergarten through junior high school, including low-income and orphaned students. The school faces many challenges, including a very small teaching staff, overcrowded classrooms, and inadequate facilities for learning. With the majority of the students living below the poverty line, families often face the difficult decision of continuing education or dropping out of school to earn an income. Girls are particularly impacted, with female students leaving school an average of 2 years earlier than their male counterparts. Through our global education and health programs CCS volunteers are making a direct impact at Royal Praise School on the quality of academic programming, activities, and sanitation facilities, that leads to increased attention and advancement to secondary school.
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One of the most politically stable countries in Africa, Ghana is gifted with a diverse and scenic landscape, from beautiful beaches and waters to forests with a diverse array of wildlife. A mix of modern and traditional belief systems, the culture of Ghana is complex yet welcoming, and you will find a friendly face and welcoming hand at every turn. Although over 100 languages are spoken throughout the country, English remains the official language for business and in secondary education.
"The CCS volunteers have a very positive impact on my organization because they give pupils a reason to always be present in school and ready to learn."
"The love and empathy exhibited towards the students causes our school and the community to show more love and care for these children, too. The volunteers bring the school and the community together."
"Volunteers help to teach English and they promote cultural exchange and self-expression among the students."
