Porridge and Pens works with some of the poorest children in Kumasi, which lies in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. We provide ongoing grants and support to schools, orphanages, families and individuals in the region.
We believe every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential by having food to eat and a place to learn.
Porridge and Pens makes measurable differences to over 200 young lives every day through our Fruit Feeding drop, Girl Power grants and the Brightlingsea Child Care Centre.
Brightlingsea school
The Brightlingsea Academy was built to provide some of Ghana’s poorest children with an education and a daily meals.
Girl Power
Girl Power offers scholarships to vulnerable girls and young women, who are unable to complete their education because of poverty and gender equality.
Feeding Programmes
We’re working with two orphanages in Kumasi to supply fresh fruit to over 60 children to add variety and nutrition to rice-based diets and baby formula to prevent malnutrition.
latest news
Recruitment of Chief Executive
Due to the growth of Porridge and Pens Ghana, the Trustees are now looking to appoint a Chief Executive – could it be you?
Laura’s fourth week in Ghana
Just wanted to give you a quick recap of my fourth week including work at the Brightlingsea Free School!
Laura’s third week in Ghana
Laura updates her on her third week in Ghana including a hospital visit and stories from the Orphanage.
Laura’s second week update from Ghana
Trustee Laura updates us on her second week in Ghana and the work she is doing with our projects.
Brightlingsea Free School Developments
An update on the changes at the school including the new staff and building works.
Laura’s trip to Ghana
Porridge and Pens’ Laura Collins is spending two months in Ghana working on the Girl Power and Fruit Drop programmes.
