What we do

Our Projects

Porridge and Pens has five projects that help over 200 of the poorest children in Kumasi, Ghana.

Our first project, Brightlingsea Academy, was established in 2016.
2018 saw the introduction of a further four projects.

Please click on the photos to find our more about each of them.

Brightlingsea Academy

Girl Power

Fruit Drop

Hungry Babies

Under the Net

How it all began

Learn about how Porridge and Pens began and or inspiration

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Roof materials delivery day. It takes a lot of iron rods, sand and cement to pour a roof this size! It's lucky the students are on half term holiday as their playground is full. ... See MoreSee Less

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It's always smiles at the Girl Power Centre. Saturday sessions are the highlight of the week for the girls. They have a space to relax, learn important life skills and spend time with their friends. We are so happy to have the Girl Power Centre and all girls would agree. Benedict told us "We are one big family. I love my sisters and I love the Girl Power Centre." ... See MoreSee Less

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Just a little bamboo needed to hold up the boards that will make the casement for the concrete to be poured into! The staff don't only teach at the Brightlingsea Academy. Beatrice is helping unload the bamboo along with some of the teachers. The school is more than a job and every member of staff is keen to help the school grow. ... See MoreSee Less

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