Ahenkro

Ahenkro, a rural community in Afigya Kwabre North, primarily relies on subsistence farming for its livelihood, while many women engage in trading. It is a 15 minutes drive from Kumasi Metropolis.

In 2022, after taking the learners through an EduSpots’ EcoSTEM challenge, the project leader Ernest Fordjour realized the hands-on experience really interested the learners. This led to the decision to apply to become part of the EduSpots’ network.

Ignite Girls with their graduation certificates

Since joining the EduSpots network, Ahenkro Spot has introduced a variety of engaging activities and content, including the EduLit strand, EcoSTEM strand, Ignite Equity strand, and Edukidz strand. Initiatives like ignite talks, period projects, school uniform drives, spelling bees, and other programs have empowered girls, boosted the confidence of primary and junior high school students in English and reading, and significantly reduced teenage pregnancies and school dropout rates.

The period project has provided sanitary products to girls since October 2023, while the school uniform drive has distributed 36 uniforms in 2023 with a need for more in 2024. The Spot’s activities have garnered attention from the education director, SISO officials, parents, pastors, opinion leaders, and others due to their positive impact.

At the Spot, nearly every learner has been given a leadership role, which they enthusiastically embrace. Since joining the network, students have become more assertive, critical thinkers, and have developed strong communication skills and personal hygiene.

Ahenkro Spot has stood out within the EduSpots network, achieving significant success in EduSpots’ challenges. In just two years since the launch of the Spot, Ahenkro won five (5) awards at the 2023 National Conference including the new Spot of the year, Junior and Youth Catalyst of the year 2023 etc

The Spot has attracted students from four different schools, including Ahenkro Methodist JHS, Ahenkro D/A JHS and primary, Ahenkro Islamic JHS, and Great Minds School. This has helped to increase attendance, especially after the Re-Ignite local event in 2024.

The Spot aims to make a significant impact on the district by organizing more ignite talks, community outreach programs to empower both girls and boys, and fostering strong partnerships with other NGOs, the District Assembly, the Member of Parliament, the Education Directorate, and individuals.