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Education: Building Brighter Futures in Rural Ghana
We invest in rural schools so that every child can learn in safety. Meet Salom, our community spotlight, and see the school we are building together.
A child's future should not depend on the village they were born in. We invest in rural Ghana's schools so that every child can learn, grow and reach their potential.
Why education changes everything
Our work supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.
Close the education divide
Rural children should not fall behind because of where they were born. Quality education is the surest way to reduce poverty.
Schools as community hubs
A good school draws a community together and builds social cohesion, long after the walls are up.
Skills for rural youth
Learning environments that spark curiosity give young people the skills to shape their own future.
What makes a quality rural school
A building is only the start. These are the things that turn a classroom into a place where children truly learn.
Safe learning spaces
- Sound, well-lit classrooms
- Desks, chairs and boards
- Clean water and toilets
- Handwashing and hygiene
- Space to play and exercise
Great teaching
- Trained, motivated teachers
- Teaching and learning materials
- Mentoring and ongoing training
- Strong school leadership
- Parents and community involved
Tools to learn
- Textbooks and a mini library
- ICT labs and digital skills
- Science and learning kits
- Sports and play equipment
- Reliable power, including solar
The whole child
- Nutrition and school meals
- Health and wellbeing
- Girls and children with disabilities included
- Life skills and mentoring
- Safeguarding and child protection
Digital skills for every rural child
The world children will work in is digital. Yet many rural schools have no computers, no power and no trained teacher to guide them. An ICT lab changes that, and gives children the skills to learn, to find work and to build businesses.
ICT labs are part of our vision for quality rural schools. We are looking for technology partners to help us equip them.
- Computers
- Solar power
- Internet access
- Trained facilitator
- Digital curriculum
- Safe online use
- 1
Computers and devices
New or refurbished computers, accessories and furniture for a working lab.
- 2
Power and connectivity
Reliable power, including solar, and internet access where it is available.
- 3
Trained facilitators
Teachers trained to run the lab and to teach digital skills with confidence.
- 4
Learning that lasts
A digital literacy and coding curriculum, with care and maintenance built in.
Salom: a community building its own future
Salom is a rural community in the Ada West District of Ghana. Its youngest children learned in unsafe and inadequate surroundings, and earlier in 2026 heavy rainstorms brought the old structure down.
The need is now urgent. Salom did not wait for someone else to fix it. The community has committed to investing in its own educational future, and it is contributing labour costs to the build. That commitment is why we chose Salom.
Together we are building a six-unit classroom block with a mini library: a safe, well-equipped place where children can learn, grow and reach their potential. 3,500 blocks are ready to be laid.
- LocationSalom, Ada West District, Ghana
- ScopeA six-unit classroom block with a mini library
- ModelCollaborative. The community contributes labour costs.
- Goal$45,000 to complete the project
Watch: learning in unsafe surroundings
The school as it is today
This short film shows the learning centre at the Salom D/A school before the 2026 rainstorms brought the old structure down, when very young children were studying in unsafe and inadequate surroundings.
Watch it, then see what we are building to change it.
From the old school to the new
The school as it was before the storms, and the school we are building together.
The old school in Salom
4 photos
Children of Salom
The old block
The old block
Salom, 2019The proposed school, in 3D
5 views
3D view 1
3D view 2
3D view 3
3D view 4
3D view 5The journey to opening day
How Salom goes from need to a classroom you can walk into.
- 1
The need
Young children in unsafe surroundings, and an old structure that collapsed in the 2026 rainstorms.
- 2
The commitment
The community invests in its own future and contributes labour.
- 3
The build
Six classrooms and a mini library, with milestone reports to our partners every quarter.
- 4
Opening day
A safe, well-equipped school where children can thrive.
Lay the foundation for Salom
Every gift, small or large, becomes part of the building. Choose what you would like to give.
- $0.55
One 6-inch block
Every block is a wall for a child to learn behind.
Give $0.55 - $8
One bag of cement
Binds the walls and floors together.
Give $8 - $30
One student desk
A proper place for a child to sit and write.
Give $30 - $200
One trip of sand
Material for a stretch of the build.
Give $200 - Most impact$4,500
One classroom, built and furnished
A complete room, ready for a class to move in.
Give $4,500
Tell us your gift is for Education when you give, and we will make sure it reaches this project. See all ways to give
Every way to help Salom
Give in the way that suits you. Every route reaches the TEKCHILLS Foundation in Ghana, and goes to the Salom school.
Give online by card or PayPal
Secure, takes a minute, and works from anywhere in the world. Debit and credit cards are accepted.
- 85% goes directly to programme costs
- Reports to funders every quarter
- Registered nonprofit, Reg. No. CG010572020
After you give, tell us your gift is for the Salom school so that it reaches the right place.
Workplace giving with Benevity
We are a verified nonprofit on Benevity. Employer matching can double your gift, and volunteer hours may convert into funding.
- Log in to your employer's Benevity portal
- Search for TEKCHILLS Foundation
- Give, and check for matching gifts or volunteer grants
Bank transfer (wire)
- BankEcobank Ghana Limited
- BeneficiaryTEKCHILLS Foundation
- Account (GHS)1441 00 231 3122
- SWIFTECOCGHAC
Use this as your payment reference: Salom school
Mobile Money (Ghana)
- Number0594 668 468
- NameTEKCHILLS Foundation
Send, then tell us your gift is for the Salom school using the button above.
Give in kind
Books, equipment and building materials can help Salom directly.
- Children's books
- Computers and accessories
- Sports equipment
- Construction materials
300+ rural schools vetted and ready to receive books
We have shortlisted and vetted over 300 rural schools that are ready to receive books. Every book you send puts a child's learning within reach, and a mini library for Salom is part of the classroom project.
- Children's books
- Computers and accessories
- Sports equipment
- Construction materials
Start. Prove. Scale.
A clear path from one community to many.
- Start
Salom
We begin in Salom, Ada West District, with a six-unit classroom block and mini library, built with the community.
- Prove
Every milestone, reported
Partners receive milestone reports every quarter and a final impact summary, so results are seen, not just promised.
- Scale
47 more schools
Forty-seven other rural schools across five regions are on our radar. Early partners help shape what comes next.
Salom is where we start. 47 more rural schools are on our radar.
Beyond Salom, we have 47 other rural schools on our radar across five regions. Each one is a community that wants its children to learn in safety, and each project comes to life when partners step in.
We will share the portfolio with serious partners, and shape each project with you, from the first assessment to opening day.
- Volta
- Eastern
- Oti
- Central
- Greater Accra
- A
Adopt a school
Anchor one school from start to finish, with your name and story told the way you choose.
- B
Share a school
Join other partners to fund one school together, each backing the part that fits you best.
- C
Build a portfolio
Support several schools across regions and build a lasting education programme with us.
- D
Fund one need
Pick one part of a school, such as classrooms, desks or a library, and see it through.
Choose how you partner
From a single classroom to a long-term community partnership.
- $4,500
Sponsor a classroom
Build and furnish one complete classroom for the Salom school.
Sponsor a classroom - $45,000
Champion the Salom project
Fund the six-unit classroom block and mini library through to completion, with milestone reporting to you.
Champion Salom - Tailored
Corporate CSR partnership
Align your CSR or ESG goals with SDG 4. Engage employees through giving, matching via Benevity, and field visits.
Discuss a partnership - Your expertise
Skills and pro bono
Give strategy, technology, finance or operations skills, as the F5 and SAP teams have done.
See how it works - Technology
Equip an ICT lab
Give computers, power and training so that a rural school can teach digital skills.
Equip an ICT lab - Let us talk
Something else in mind?
Tell us what you want your giving to achieve, and we will answer plainly.
Start a conversation
Group trips welcome
Bring your group to rural Ghana
We welcome group trips to Salom and to the other rural school communities on our radar. Join us in the field, meet the children and families your support reaches, and see how learning comes to life.
- Educators and teachers
- Company and employee teams
- University and student groups
- Community and faith groups
We plan every trip with you, around what you want to do and see. Visits follow our Safeguarding Policy.
Rural communities, Ghana- 1Tell us who is coming
- 2We plan it with you
- 3Join the field work
- 4See the results
Where we go further
Six commitments that give partners confidence, and that every funder should expect.
- 01
Communities co-invest
The Salom community contributes labour costs to the build. People protect what they help create, so the school lasts.
- 02
Reported every quarter
Partners receive milestone reports every quarter until the project closes, then a final impact summary.
- 03
Open books
85% of every gift goes directly to programme costs, 10% to monitoring and evaluation, 5% to administration. Year-by-year records since 2020 are available on request.
- 04
World-class pro bono expertise
Teams from F5 and SAP, facilitated by MovingWorlds, have given their expertise to strengthen our governance, systems and fundraising.
- 05
Vetted before we build
Salom was chosen for its own commitment to its educational future, and we have vetted over 300 rural schools ready to receive books.
- 06
Come and see for yourself
We invite partners to visit the field, meet the community and see how we work, with our team beside you.
Give us one village, and we will give you proof: a classroom you can walk into, a report you can read, and children you can meet.
Courage Tekpa
Founder and Executive Director
Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4
Our education work aims to close the educational divide, reduce poverty and build stronger communities, with a focus on essential skills for rural youth. This is an alignment with the UN goal, not an endorsement by the United Nations.
A foundation you can hold to account
The checks a careful partner makes.
Registered in Ghana
Reg. No. CG010572020, under the Companies Act 992.
A board that reviews quarterly
Budgets, spending and outcomes are reviewed against plan.
Meet the boardExpert advisors
Pro bono teams from F5 and SAP strengthen our systems.
See the advisorsSafeguarding first
Children and communities are protected by our Safeguarding Policy.
Read the policy
Questions before you give
What happened to the old school in Salom?
Earlier in 2026, heavy rainstorms caused the old structure to collapse. The need for a safe, permanent school is now urgent, which is why we are building a six-unit classroom block with a mini library together with the community.
Where is the Salom school being built?
In Salom, a rural community in the Ada West District of Ghana. Young children there had been learning in unsafe, inadequate surroundings, and the old structure collapsed in heavy rainstorms earlier in 2026.
Why was Salom chosen?
Salom was chosen for its commitment to investing in its own educational future. The community contributes labour costs, which makes the project a true partnership.
Which other schools are on your radar?
Salom is where we start. We have 47 other rural schools on our radar across the Volta, Eastern, Oti, Central and Greater Accra regions, and we share the portfolio with serious partners. We also bring books to 300+ vetted rural schools.
Can our group visit and work in a rural community?
Yes. We welcome group trips to Salom and to the other rural school communities on our radar. Educators, company teams, university groups and community groups can join us in the field. We plan every trip with you, and all visits follow our Safeguarding Policy.
What makes a quality rural school?
A safe building and furniture, clean water and toilets, trained teachers and materials, a library and ICT lab, reliable power, and care for the whole child, including nutrition, health and safeguarding.
What exactly will my gift pay for?
Gifts go to the construction of a six-unit classroom block with a mini library. You can give a single block ($0.55), a bag of cement ($8), a student desk ($30), a trip of sand ($200) or a whole classroom ($4,500).
How is my money used?
85% goes directly to programme costs, 10% to monitoring, evaluation and community engagement, and 5% to administration and operations.
Can my company match employee gifts?
Possibly. We are a verified nonprofit on Benevity, which many employers use for matching gifts and volunteer grants.
Can I donate books or equipment instead?
Yes. We accept books, computers and accessories, sports equipment and construction materials. Contact us to arrange it.
Will schools get ICT labs?
ICT labs are part of our vision for quality rural schools. We are looking for technology partners to help equip them with computers, power, connectivity and trained facilitators. Contact us to discuss an ICT lab.
How can we partner on a school?
You can adopt a school, share one with other partners, build a portfolio across several schools, or fund a single need such as classrooms, desks or a library. Contact us and we will design the partnership with you.
How will I know my gift made a difference?
Partners receive milestone reports every quarter until the project closes, followed by a final impact summary.
Will you recognise and promote our company as a partner?
Yes. We periodically spotlight our partners and tell the world about the work they do. When you back a project with us, your commitment can be shared with our community across our website, newsletter and social channels, together with the people and places your support is reaching. Every spotlight is agreed with you first, so your story is told the way you want it told. Partners who prefer to give quietly are always welcome to stay private.
Is the foundation properly registered and accountable?
Yes. We are a registered nonprofit in Ghana, Reg. No. CG010572020, under the Companies Act 992. A board of directors reviews budgets, spending and outcomes every quarter.
Give a child a classroom to call their own
Lay the first block, fund a whole classroom, or partner with us for the long term. Either way, you help rural children learn in safety.