I just received an e-mail from my Pastor that shared the amazing news that Bamboi, Ghana just received electricity! They have been celebrating for over 3 days straight. The Paramount Chief of this region, Nana Kwaku Dappah, II has been working on bringing electricity to his people for quite a while and it finally happened! Nana is the Chief of the poorest tribe in Ghana, The Northern Mo Tribe.
Nana’s next endeavor will be to bring running water to his main village. Please be praying that he finds favor with the government and can bring life-giving clean water to his people quickly.
This is the village that my daughter, Vanessa, and I are working on filling a 40 foot shipping container full of needed supplies (books, encyclopedias, school supplies, children’s vitamins, soccer equipment, and bikes) and sending it to them.
Thank you for your prayers and your support! If you would like to get involved financially you may go to http://www.reallifechurch.com/ and donate online under “Ghana Shipping Container”. All donations are tax-deductible.
5 responses so far ↓
alexoriginalcashgift // August 7, 2008 at 8:24 am |
Great post, I’ve heard alot of great things about a new company thats establishing a presence in West Africa Libra International Group. I know they are looking to connect with others with an interest in West Africa as well, worth looking into. This is their site http://www.LibraInternationalGroup.com
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N.K.
Alex // August 12, 2008 at 12:28 am |
I found your site on technorati and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. I just added your RSS feed to my Google News Reader. Looking forward to reading more from you down the road!
AMED KWOSEH // October 21, 2008 at 4:38 am |
MY NAME IS AMED(KOJO AMIDU) I STAYS IN SOUTH AFRICA AND I HAVE JUST BEEN INFORMED THAT BAMBOI JUST GOT ELECTRICITY.AM VERY HAPPY TO HEAR THAT.I WAS BORN AND BREAD IN BAMBOI BUT STAYS IN SOUTH AFRICA.MAY THE CITY STAY BLESS AND I THANK THE GOV,NT AND ALL THE TOP PEOPLE IN RANK.
BYE
Jay // December 6, 2008 at 11:28 pm |
Hi,
I am very happy to hear of your great work.!! Very empowering…
By the way, my wife and I are trying to start a school in Ghana. How will I go about getting grants??
I’m based in the US (california).
Thanx,
J
godshands // December 21, 2008 at 10:30 am |
Hello Jay,
The best way is to find an organization that has similar goals as you do and ask them if they would support your work. You could also check with churches that have mission programs and ask if they would support your work.
Many companies on their web pages will tell you what they will support and how to go about applying for a grant. They are usually quite specific on what they will and will not support, so that just takes research. Look under the “community” tab or the “contact us” tab.
What area of Ghana are you wanting to start your school? What type of school are you starting?