Global Friends of Nature provides educational support to Bonkorkor Basic School

By Joseph Kyei-Boateng

Global Friends of Nature, a non-profit organization, in collaboration with Guan Bay Herbal and Spiritual Center, has donated educational materials to Bonkorkor Basic School in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region.

This marks the 21st donation by Global Friends of Nature to support educational development in rural Ghana, specifically within the Ashanti Region.

The President of Global Friends of Nature, who also serves as the CEO of Guan Bay Herbal and Spiritual Center, Dr. Nana Guan Bay, led the organization in presenting the donated items, valued at 60,000 Ghana Cedis.

He was accompanied by his family and other members of the organization: Stephen Oduro (Amansan Wɔfa), Theresah Adoma, Thellies Owusu, Elijah Owusu Nketiah (Odifoɔ), and Robert Bentil.

Educational Items Donated

The donated items for Bonkorkor Basic School include:

1,400 exercise books

82 sets of school uniforms

300 pens

270 teachers' desks and students' mono desks

10 pairs of shoes

50 belts

27 mathematical sets

2 sets of jerseys

2 footballs

Promoting Inclusive & Quality Education

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Dr. Nana Guan Bay stated that Global Friends of Nature has been committed to supporting basic education in rural areas.

He emphasized that the government alone cannot fully develop the country, and such gestures are intended to complement government efforts.

Dr. Bay highlighted the importance of inclusive and quality education, noting that the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all,” which includes all schoolchildren in rural Ghana.

He expressed gratitude to his family, all members of Global Friends of Nature, including the Akan TV crew, and others who contributed to the donation.

He urged the authorities at Bonkorkor Basic School to take good care of the items.

The Headteacher, Kennedy Agyemang Duah, who received the items on behalf of the school, thanked Global Friends of Nature for their support.

He also requested continued assistance as the school works to establish long-term relationships with donors in the private sector.

Future Projects

Dr. Nana Guan Bay further disclosed that the organization plans to assist the school with infrastructure development in the future.

The planned project includes the construction of a 3-classroom block, a headteacher’s office, a staff room, and two stores, with an estimated cost of 250,000 Ghana Cedis.

By Joseph Kyei-Boateng