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OKUAPEMMAN EUROPE DONATES TO GHANA LIBRARY BOARD

In support of education on our motherland, the Okuapemman Europe Chapter has donated books worth thousands of Ghana Cedis to the Ghana library Board. The donation was presented to the Okere District Library at Abiriw Akuapim.

Inset are photos of the representatives from Okuapemman Europe in name Mr Daniel (Member) and Mr. Addo Adjei( Abusuapanyin of the Association) and Mr David E. Osei Ofori.Abusuapayin of Okuapemann Europe, The chief of Abiriw Akesre Gyaaseheneare Nana Ansah Sasraku and Ankobea Awuah Mantey 11. and some representatives of the Ghana Library Board.

The Library Board appreciated greatly and commended all efforts of Okuapimman Europe for their and unflinching support in Education on the Akuapem Land.

Odwira Festival 2019

Odwira Festival 2019 promises to bring together the people of Okuapemman, Ghana and Africans from across the Diaspora for a unique cultural experience, presenting an opportunity to learn about and connect with the rich history of Okuapemman. Dubbed

“Odwira Unlimited”,

This year’s Festival considers the significance of the Year of Return in the lives of Africans around the world and is set to combine the colourful cultural drumbeat at the heart of the Festival with fun, modern attractions towards creating an unforgettable experience for its patrons.

By combining sports, entertainment and the experience of local arts and culture, as well as hiking, expeditions, mountain climbing and marathons, this year’s Odwira promises to have something for everyone.

There will also be the opportunity to visit attractions like the Aburi gardens, Boti falls, Bosomase falls, the Abontsi slave market, Okomfo Anokye’s home, the Larteh shrine, the Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa farm, as well as a tour of the Chief’s Palace, cultural durbars amongst other activities.

Visit: www.odwirafestival.com

INTRODUCTION OF AKUAPEM EDUCATION TRUST FOUNDATION

It is an honour to introduce the Akuapem Education Trust Foundation to you and your organisation. The Akuapem Education Trust Foundation is a non-governmental organisation whose core mandate is to sponsor higher education for individuals on the Akuapem ridge. The Trust seeks to provide funding for the provision of human bright, hardworking and underprivileged capital, educational infrastructure and facilities within the Akuapem locale.

The Foundation is starting its maiden edition of the scholarship program for Senior High school graduates in the Akuapem Ridge. This scholarship will sponsor the tuition fees of selected beneficiaries who have gained admission into public tertiary institutions.

Applications for the scholarship are open from August 1st 2019 to September 30th 2019.

To qualify for this scholarship applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. Applicant have to be natives of the Akuapem Ridge
  2. Applicant must have gained admission into a public tertiary institution
  3. Applicant must show demonstrable need for support with a personal statement.

One scholarship will be dedicated to applicants who have gained admission to study

Akuapem Twi language at a public tertiary institution. Application forms will be available on the Akuapem Education Trust Foundation:

www.akuapemeducationtrust.org/apply.

For more information, kindly visit our website:

www.akuapemeducationtrust.org

or contact us on: +233302941556

or email: info@akuapemeducationtrust.org.

We look forward to working and coordinating with you to enhance education on the Akuapem ridge.

Michael Asare Bediako – Director