A collaborative grassroots initiative has transformed the Kpando Gadza M/A Basic School with the commissioning of a newly renovated library, igniting hope for improved literacy and academic performance among pupils in the area.
The project, spearheaded by the Delali Project in close partnership with the Kpando Gadza Queen mother, Mama Kodzogasi II, brought together several non-governmental organisations—including Heritage Hands Foundation, Rainbow Trust Foundation, and the Accra Sankofa Leo Club—to provide a safe and vibrant reading space stocked with essential learning materials.
At a brief commissioning ceremony, Mr. Emmanuel Elikplim Akyea, leader of the Delali Project, described the library as more than just a building—calling it a beacon of opportunity for underprivileged students. “Our mission is to ensure children in deprived communities are not denied access to basic educational tools that help them dream and thrive,” he said.
The Delali Project has been working in deprived communities across the country, focusing on tangible interventions such as book donations, school supplies, and mentorship to help bridge the education gap. Mr. Akyea expressed optimism that the new facility would become a turning point for learners in Kpando Gadza.
Mama Kodzogasi II, visibly elated by the project’s success, emphasised that reading was a critical foundation for learning. She appealed to parents to play active roles in their children’s education by ensuring regular school attendance.
The transformation of the library was also made possible by the Heritage Hands and Rainbow Trust Foundations, represented by Nana Akosua Agyapomaa Asare I. She highlighted that the initiative was part of a broader vision by a network of Queen mothers across Ghana to empower communities, particularly in education and women’s development.
“We are passionate about increasing access to education and believe that when we empower a child to read, we empower a generation to lead,” Nana Asare remarked.
The school’s headmaster, Mr. Ephraim Kwesi Tigoh, described the library as a long-awaited resource that would inspire a reading culture among pupils. However, he used the opportunity to appeal for further support, citing the absence of a librarian, a lack of potable water, a Kindergarten block, and a recreational playground as pressing challenges.
As the shelves of the new library now stand filled with books and the scent of fresh paint lingers in the air, the people of Kpando Gadza are hopeful that this revival of a key academic facility will set a new tone for educational excellence in the community.
