New Six-Unit Classroom Block for Ayagitam Primary School

On June 24, 2025, Engage Now Africa officially inaugurated a new six-unit classroom block for Ayagitam Primary School, located in the Saboro community of Chiana, Kassena-Nankana West District, Upper East Region. This significant project is part of the NGO’s ongoing commitment to improving education for vulnerable communities by providing both resources and training.

Transforming a Challenging Learning Environment

Previously, Ayagitam Primary School struggled with makeshift shelters and old pavilions that hindered effective teaching and learning. The community had long sought better educational infrastructure, but efforts over the years had failed to bring about meaningful change.

Charles Bugani, Chairman of the School’s Management Committee and an alumnus of the school, explained that the poor infrastructure led to a decline in student enrolment. In his words, “When the NGO came to commission a borehole, we mentioned that our school was in bad condition. Upon seeing it, the NGO director remarked that she wouldn’t allow her child to study in such a place.”

A Community’s Dream Realised

The bleak state of the school became a catalyst for change. After a thorough inspection, Engage Now Africa took the necessary steps to begin a new chapter for the school. The result was a state-of-the-art six-unit classroom block that is set to serve as a beacon of hope for the community’s educational aspirations.

The newly built facilities include a library, a head teacher’s office, a staff standard room, and a mechanised borehole that provides water to the school and surrounding areas.

Investing in Future Leaders – Ayagitam

Cecelia Amankwah, Engage Now Africa’s Country Director, shared the NGO’s vision for the project: “Our goal is to provide quality education infrastructure that nurtures future leaders. When children have the right environment, they can surpass all limits and lead transformation in their communities.”

ASEA’s Role in Empowering the Community

Kimmarie Larsen, Chairperson of the ASEA Advancing Life Foundation, expressed her excitement about the positive impact of the project. “At ASEA, we believe in powering the potential of people, and that includes the people here in Ghana,” Larsen said. “Giving children the opportunity to learn is crucial for their brighter future.”

Her sentiments were echoed when she observed the joy of the mothers in the community. “Looking into the eyes of the mothers, it was beautiful to see their happiness knowing their children would receive an education. We are filled with gratitude to be here with the community, the leaders, and the parents who support their children’s education.”

A Celebratory Moment for the Saboro Community

The Saboro community couldn’t contain their excitement as women danced in celebration of the newly completed school. An elder from the community addressed the crowd, sharing the overwhelming sense of gratitude: “We asked for a six-unit classroom block, and we received a six-unit modern school complex. It’s more than we could have hoped for, and we cannot thank the donors enough for this beautiful project.”

This milestone represents not just a physical transformation of Ayagitam Primary School but a renewed sense of hope for the future of its students and the community as a whole.