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Empowering Adaklu through education & community
Friends of Adaklu brings volunteer-led programs — from digital literacy to after-school enrichment — to youth and families across the Volta Region.
Who we are
Rooted in Adaklu, reaching across the Volta Region
FOA is a different kind of NGO — we stay put in Adaklu Dawanu, working village-by-village to help communities succeed on their own terms, not with one-off projects that come and go.
What we do How it works Our full storyEducation
Scholarships, school supplies, and learning support so children stay in school and succeed.
Enrichment
After-school programs including the Dawanu enrichment initiative — arts, STEM, and life skills.
Digital literacy
Bridging the digital divide with practical technology skills for students and teachers.
Our impact
Growing stronger with every program year
From rural classrooms to community centres, FOA partners with local leaders to deliver lasting change.
- Volunteer-led, locally grounded programs
- Focus on girls' education and digital access
- Transparent reporting to supporters
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What we do
Our programs
Student Sponsorship Program
When you sponsor a student's education you change that child's life forever. When you ensure a child's tuition you're opening the...
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Digital Literacy
Most kids in Adaklu had never touched a computer-until now. With your help, we're providing laptops, internet, and digital literac...
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Whether you volunteer, partner, or spread the word — you help us fill more baskets in Adaklu.
Adinkra wisdom
"I will help you fill your basket, but I will not carry it for you."
Questions & answers
We're here to help
Browse common questions below. To volunteer, use our application form. For donations or other questions, email us directly — we read every message and will get back to you.
Email us
Using email keeps your inquiry in our inbox. Volunteer applications use our dedicated form so submissions are tracked in one place.
- Location: Good Life Centre, Ho Adidome Road, Volta Region
- Web: friendsofadaklu.org
You can give online through our secure donation page. Every gift supports programs in Adaklu — scholarships, school supplies, digital literacy, and youth enrichment.
Prefer to discuss amount, timing, or dedication? Email us about your donation and we'll walk you through options.
Everyone at FOA is a volunteer. There are no salaries and no administrative costs — so every penny raised goes into the communities of Adaklu.
We offer a hand up, not a handout: tools, supplies, skills, and local partnership so projects are sustainable. Learn how we work, or email us if you'd like more detail before giving.
Receipt options depend on how and where you donate (for example, through CanadaHelps or another platform). Email us with your question and we'll confirm what applies to your gift.
We'd love to hear from you. Explore our story and mission, browse current programs, or read updates on the blog.
Tell us what you'd like to know — impact, specific projects, or how to give from abroad — and we'll reply by email. Start a donation conversation.
FOA is volunteer-led in Ghana and abroad. Roles vary from remote support to on-the-ground coordination.
Prefer email? Tell us about your skills and availability and we'll suggest ways to help.
Yes. We welcome partnerships and often work with international aid organizations. Email us about a partnership and we'll follow up to explore fit and next steps.