One meal at a time...

One lesson at a time...

Porridge and Pens is changing lives

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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.

 

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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.

 

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The school’s Headteacher Ben has caught a bad case of malaria. He’s got so much to do at the moment to prepare for the reopening of the Brightlingsea Academy next week, malaria certainly wasn’t part of his plan. Although he would like to work through it we have told him to rest and become strong again for the weeks ahead. We are wishing him a speedy recovery. ... See MoreSee Less

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This is one of our volunteers, Bee! When Bee came to Ghana with us last year she was always the first person to try a new type of food or get stuck in. She also has an incredible way of making people laugh! We want to give a massive shout out to all our volunteers who have helped us make Porridge and Pens the charity we are today. Small but mighty!!! ... See MoreSee Less

3 days ago  ·  

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Teachers are sweeping and cleaning their classrooms today, getting ready to welcome back their students. These classrooms have been empty for far too many days. Laughter, joy and lots of noise is about to return in abundance (over 200 little people)! 🥰 ... See MoreSee Less

7 days ago  ·  

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