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Pencils of Promise hands over three-unit classroom block to deprived Mafi-Kumikpo-Deekpo R/C Basic School
March 3, 2026
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Pencils of Promise hands over three-unit classroom block to deprived Mafi-Kumikpo-Deekpo R/C Basic School

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Key Points

  • Pencils of Promise (PoP) has constructed and handed over a three-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities to Mafi-Kumikpo-Deekpo R/C Basic School in the Central Tongu District, Volta Region.
  • The project aims to provide a conducive learning environment, enhance academic activities, and improve overall performance in the infrastructure-deprived school.
  • PoP's Country Director emphasized the organization's commitment to education and mentioned future connection to the national water grid, advising rainwater harvesting in the interim.
  • The Central Tongu MP and DCE commended PoP's contribution, with the DCE pledging 2,000 pieces of furniture for schools in the district, including the beneficiary school.
  • Traditional authorities appealed to the government for a mini-bus, a cassava processing factory, access roads, and a second-cycle school to address local development needs.

Why This Matters

This initiative significantly impacts Ghana by directly addressing infrastructure deficits in rural education, which is crucial for human capital development. It highlights the collaborative efforts between NGOs, local government, and communities in driving progress and underscores the ongoing need for broader government policy interventions in education, infrastructure, and economic development in underserved areas.

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