Wonder Workshop community funds a school in Ghana!

Last fall we launched a program with Pencils of Promise (PoP) where we help fund schools in developing countries. Every parent and teacher who orders a Dash to support learning and fun for their own children is also helping a child in need! We are beyond excited to announce that we’ve collectively raised enough to fund educational programs at a school serving the Goviepe-Todzi community in Ghana!

The Goviepe-Todzi Preschool and Primary School was built in 2013 and currently serves 218 students. Before this school was built, students went to school at an old health clinic structure. Some students had to carry chairs and desks from home to the school every day because there was not an environment well-suited for learning. This funding will go towards literacy programming, including teacher support, 100 e-readers, and water and hygiene programming, that supports student learning.

The community members in Goviepe-Todzi take education very seriously and make it a priority to afford their children the opportunity to attend class in an environment that is conducive to learning and growth. This desire for our children to accomplish more than we did is universal — no matter what part of the world you are from. We are excited help provide educational opportunities to the children of this community!

In the coming months, we will share news from the school as well as the impact this funding has on student outcomes! Thank you for your support — every one of you helped make this program a reality for these children!