Ameyaw Spot was founded after EduSpots officially approved the application to become one of the Spots in EduSpots. In the application, Catalysts expressed their dedication to helping young people in the community get the best possible education and development.

The Spot is located in Techiman Municipal, one of the eleven districts in Bono East Region, Ghana. The district was originally established as an ordinary district assembly on March 10, 1989, known as Techiman District. In June 28, 2012, the northern part of the district was separated to form Techiman North District. The remaining part retained the name Techiman District and was later elevated to municipal district assembly status, and renamed Techiman Municipal. The municipality is located in the western part of Bono East Region with Techiman as its capital town.

The municipality borders four districts: Techiman North District, Wenchi and Nkronza South municipalities in Bono East Region, and Offinso North District in Ashanti Region. With a population density of 227.7 per square kilometer, it is highly populated, which has implications for its socio-economic development. According to the 2021 PHC, the municipality’s population is 243,335, comprising 118,699 males and 124,636 females.

Ameyaw Spot was founded by Madam Janet Owusuaa Karikari, a former project lead and Catalyst at Sakasaka Spot in Tamale, when she was transferred to Ameyaw M/A JHS ‘B’ in Techiman Municipal. Mr. Ahenkan Joseph supported her passion and commitment for helping learners achieve their full potential and development. In May 2023, a Catalyst from Ameyaw Spot was nominated to attend EduSpots’ Regional Ignite Academy in Akumadan. After sharing the Academy’s feedback with the school’s headmaster and his assistant, the school’s management was inspired and supported the Catalyst’s application for official recognition as a Spot. Ameyaw Spot successfully joined the EduSpots Network of changemakers on June 7, 2023, with 10 Catalysts. Today, Ameyaw Spot’s changemakers has grown to 20 dedicated Catalysts.

Ameyaw Spot has always aimed to provide young people with the best possible foundation and development so they can become powerful, responsible individuals in society with strong moral values, learners who have the ability to make informed choices in life and know what is best for themselves. Given that most students in this community reside with extended family members, carving out independent study time poses a significant challenge. Furthermore, inadequate supervision exposes several young girls to early sexual relationships and other negative influences.

Following the launch of the Spot, several initiatives have been implemented to educate both parents and students on essential topics. Learners have attended various seminars on topics such as gender stereotyping, the effects of teenage pregnancies, personal and menstrual hygiene, career awareness, safeguarding protection, and liquid soap making amongst others. Becoming an official Spot has significantly improved learners’ study habits and teachers’ teaching methods. The Spot’s activities have now been integrated into the school’s academic schedule.

The Spot is currently involved in liquid soap making, which is sold not for profit but to support the Spot’s maintenance and sustainability, as well as the Period Project for girls. This initiative is teaching learners, especially Ignite Equity Club members, how to make liquid soap, a skill that will benefit them even after they leave school.

The students enjoy taking part in every activity that takes place at the Spot such as EcoSTEM, EduLit, EduKidz, Ignite Equity activities.

Ameyaw Spot is a school-based Spot which is not operational outside school hours. Since the launch of the Spot, Catalysts have noticed a positive attitudinal change in the students. There has been remarkable enhancements in their reading abilities and they have demonstrated increased dedication to completing assigned tasks. So far, the Spot has made a positive impact on the learners and has helped increase their engagement and focus.

Here is a quote from Kwabena Ahenkan Joseph, a Catalyst from Ameyaw Spot…”I observed tolerance, unity , passion, play, and empathy or care for others in Catalysts enrolled in Ignite. These behaviours or characteristics observed in Catalysts were significant because the combined action of the Catalysts promoted effective and efficient running of the Spot’s activities.”