Thank you so much for taking time to visit my JustGiving page. I am going to skydive for a fantastic cause so please read on, dig deep and donate what you can.  :-)

Jumping out of a plane is something that I’ve wanted to do for ages and now that I am getting around to it, I wanted to raise some cash for an inspiring project in Ghana run by AfriKids called “Nyongo Sunya” (The School Of Night Rabbits!). AfriKids is a Child Rights organisation working to improve life for Ghana’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged children.

I heard about this project from a friend of mine who runs DawnAfrica, an amazing fundraising initiative which supports the work of AfriKids from the UK. She has just been out there to witness the impact of the project first hand and the stories she brought back inspired me to support. I hope it does the same for you! 

The School of Night Rabbits or Nyongo Sunna as it is said in FraFra, is a night school managed by two local teachers; Dennis and Gabriel, and held in a school house in central Bolgatanga every Tuesday and Thursday.

The 'school' has 80 regular members all of whom are children living or working on the streets. They are led through an academic syllabus informed by the national curriculum as well as being given lessons on social issues including healthcare and personal hygiene. The children are given a bucket of water and soap to wash and a piece of fruit or some money for food at each session. A nurse visits to dress their sores and assess any medical needs which may require a hospital visit. There are also fun sessions dedicated to sports and games and each child is rewarded with a t-shirt when they have attended regularly for three months.

Dennis and Gabriel identify children who are exceptionally talented and have the potential to build a successful future for themselves through education. They then help them resettle with family members and enter school through our educational scholarships.

Please help us make a great impact, this projects supports over 80 children providing much needed welfare, healthcare and the education these children deserve. With your support £1000 would be enough to keep the school running for three months.

Please also note that I am going to cover all the costs associated with my skydive so every penny raised here will go to the project. 

Raku xx