Motto:Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow

 

 

 

Youth For Change (N.G.O.) is an idea mastermined by Mr. Ali Ibrahim who is apparently the incumbent Director and Robert L. Baringer (US Peace Corpse Volunteer) who is now living in USA. It all begun when Robert Baringer unpremeditatedly met with Mr. Ali Ibrahim, a very rhapsodic goal oriented gentleman from Asuofua - Asamang, Ghana. Robert whose mission was to champion youth social courses in areas of Water and Sanitaion, Patriotism, etc was not making any head way, hence teamed with Ali Ibrahim to restructure the mission and possible way of choking success.

Consequently, the dicussion was fruitful and myriad of activities were organised in diverse ways to help educate, train, guide, protect, inform, advice and above all instil God’s fear and communal spirit in the youth.

Later in 2005, Robert L. Baringer left for the US but Mr. Ali Ibrahim continued with the activities and even initiated  new ones including the educatioanl centre assisting children irrespectived of their socio-econoimic, religious and political backgroungds.

 

 

January 2009  - Establishment of Educational Centre

 

Ibrahim Ali opened his house for two teachers and seven children and formed the begining of what is now YFC Educational Centre. For roughly 4 months, the children learnt english, maths, songs and rhymes at nursery and kindergarten levels, while receiving a hot meal every day.

 

July 2009 - A step ahead

As the number of students rapidly increased, the school moved to a temporary structure in the front yard of Ibrahim's house with the support from a volunteer Per Vonk, Holland. Few books were shared, brown and white uniforms were worn, and oranges were handed out every friday to ensure better health.

 

September 2010 - Bigger and better

With the acquisition of a plot of land in Asuofua, the foundations of a permanent educational centre were built to host two classrooms. Initially the school lacked basic facilities such as water and electricity, making it difficult to provide a supportive environment.

 

March 2011 - Denmark and Sweden

The addition of an extra classroom, office, store and computer room improved the means for education, and the environment beautified by Mikkel and Mette, Denmark.

 

Furthermore, the provision of electricity and a borehole enabled the children to receive ICT training and safe drinking water. Susanna, Agneta and Rolf Petren, Sweden have also been very supportive to YFC.

 

April 2011 - Building a Dream

In an effort to realise the big dream of a permanent educational complex and from Danish Ruth Ramsdahl's generous donation, the main structural pillars were erected for two classrooms.

 

November 2011 - Adwoa Tonje of Norway

Despite having safe drinking water, Adwoa Tonje of Norway observed inadequate sanitary conditions and a lack of educational materials at YFC. Through her blog Tonje fundraised a sufficient amount of funds to construct 3 new pit latrines, 17 leather covered mattresses and a fresh supply of books for the individual students. Adwoa Tonje continued to source funds to implement more projects till February 2012.

 

November 2011 - Ama Kirsten of UK

Out of the blue, YFC took in Kirsten Harber, a wonderer from the UK who  helped develop water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) challenges at the school and local communities. Golden Garden is her remarkable hallmark.

 

December 2011 - Denmark

Returning from a 4 month study program in Denmark, Ibrahim arrived with 10 Dell computers, 5 footballs, exercise books and a donation of €136 from Rungsted Gymnasium.

 

January 2012 - Germany

Eagerly awaited was the arrival of the new school bus as provided by Judith Maschke, Germany. Together with her father the funds were raised to purchase and transport the bus from Germany to YFC.

 

August 2012

Judith and Family paid a two weeks visit to YFC in Ghana. Among the family members who came were Michael Maschke, Christal Maschke, Judith Maschke, Jelena Maschke and Enno Maschke

 

December 2012

Arrival of donated educational items from Denmark which were donated by Rungsted Gymnasium, Virum School and some friends. Additional items were also added and shiped to Ghana by Steps in Ghana. The items included computers, books, toys, chairs, tables etc. 

 

January 2013 -  Liv Lieback Guttesen - Denmark

Eagerly awaited was the arrival of Liv who is a former student of Rungsted Gumnasium and promised to volunteer after Ibrahim's presentation at their school in 2011 in Denmark. True to her words, came to Ghana on 7th January 2013 to 22nd Febraury 2013.

 

August 2013 - Per Vonk of Netherlands

Per Vonk, YFC's first volunteer came back to Ghana after four and half years away to work as a volunteer and also do his research for six months. Per after his research contributed immensely on the project before going back on 1st February, 2014

 

October 2013 - Elena Maron of Switzerland

YFC received Elena Maron of Switzerland who helped in provision of learning materials and also painted the globe on the new building. He is going back with assurance of making a video of YFC

 

October 2013

YFC received two prominent visitors

1. Lise Olrik and Tom from Virum School in Denmark came to hand over the donation of Virum    School to YFC

2. Lisa Nørrelykke Nissen who came on behalf of 100% to children project also of Denmark

 

Janaury 2014 - Paul Julius Jaklin

Arrival  of Paul Jaklin from Switzerland to serve as volunteer for 9 weeks.

 

April 2014

YFC received a quantity of of educational materials (books, school tables, chairs, black board, footballs, files etc) from 100% to Children - an NGO in Denmark

 

October 2014

Camilla Nielsen Englyst and other members of Global Platform and 100% to Denmark paid a working visit to YFC to assess the level of development.

 

October 2014 - Sara and Ann Sofie

YFC received two volunteers namely Sara and Ann Sofie from Global Contact through Global Platform Ghana. The two were from Denmark and stayed for 3 months. They also assisted in building and construction of more playing equipment for YFC.

 

Present Moment

The number of students is now more than 280 comprising of Nursery, Kindergarten 1 & 2 and Primary 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 with a staff strength of 13 (teachers, caretakers and cook). Additionally, volunteers from around the world work with the centre to provide different kinds of services and support for children across 5 neighbouring villages.