It’s now almost axiomatic that students over the world perceive science as a field reserved only for a few group of ‘gifted’ students. Conceivable reasons for students’ lack of interest …read more
To ensure that principles of our project are embedded in the very writing of this article, this article is written by a combination of Ghanaian and UK voices. Note that …read more
On ‘Make a Difference Day’ on Wednesday September 25th, pupils and staff at Brighton College will spend the day volunteering in the community. A team of pupils will be helping …read more
Conference Theme: Community-Led Action, Building Social Leaders Written by Getrude Akunlibe, one of our youth change makers (from 2018-2019) and founder of the Dulugu ‘spot’ in Bolgatanga The second Reading Spots …read more
We are looking for teachers in Ghana who want support in creating educational projects that drive change in their communities. They will be the first teachers to officially join our …read more
Reading Spots is at a turning point in its strategic approach and expansion as an organisation. In less than four years we have raised approximately £200,000 to create 30 community-led …read more
In October 2018, we launched a new programme offering grants and mentoring to the gifted young women at the African Science Academy keen to lead an education project in their community. We hope …read more
Reading Spots is at a turning point in its strategic approach and expansion as an organisation. In the past four years we have raised approximately £200,000 to create 30 community-led …read more
During the Easter break, with suitcases packed with books and educational resources, we embarked on a trip across 5 regions of Ghana, which enabled us to learn from volunteers working …read more
There is one thing we all now keep as a mantra: to be learners; to crave for opportunities and to be willing to serve humanity, first, and then embrace the …read more
We were delighted to be able to host two events during Francis Yeboah’s visit from Ghana. Francis is the Reading Spots Manager in Ghana and has been part of the …read more
The Reading Spots team is excited to invite you to our 2019 London fundraising event. This will be an opportunity for you to find out more about the project and the work …read more
This March, partly in celebration of World Book Day, we are organising another book collection. Please drop books off at the following collection points: The Solefields carpark, Sevenoaks School from …read more
Abigail from Cape Coast in the Central of Ghana, is well-known in her local area for hand-making colourful woven bracelets and other accessories. We asked her to make green, yellow …read more
We are incredibly excited to be planning the first visit of Francis Yeboah, our Ghanaian Manager, to the UK! Francis has been central to the development of Reading Spots from …read more
Linked below is the Reading Spots Annual Report for 2017 – apologies for posting it a little late. It is also available on the UK charity commission website. This is …read more
We are excited to be trialling our first ‘global learning kits’ in our Kalpohin (Tamale) and Akumadan (near Techiman) projects this Christmas break. The kit will consist of a laptop, …read more
After consulting with many leaders and volunteers from across our different ‘Reading Spots’, we have decided to formalise the way in which we recognise the incredible work ongoing across our …read more
Today we bring the exciting news that we have ordered our first set of Dext Technology science boxes – Dext Technology have innovated a “lab in a box”, which has …read more
On Wednesday 28th November, the Great Sevenoaks Bake Off was launched! We had incredibly impressive entries in both categories of 1) gingerbread and 2) African showstoppers. Gingerbread houses with stunning …read more
The Reading Spots pupil ambassadors at Sevenoaks School have launched ‘MINA clothing’ – a small-scale social enterprise which is supporting local craftsmen and women with fair prices, whilst also raising funds …read more
