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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Amazing feedback from a major trust foundation who recognises the work the we do at Porridge and Pens.

Every penny we receive is spent wisely on our projects so we can deliver amazing value for you donations.

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Five of our Girl Power students return to school this month to complete their final year of school, whether at junior or senior level.

The length of the equipment list needed to study certain courses can vary considerably. We want to give Girl Power students the resources to study the subjects they need for their career path and not have to choose their course based on their limited finances.
Just £20 a month pays towards a place on Girl Power which covers school and exam fees, uniforms, books and equipment as well as many other benefits. If you would like to help a girl achieve her potential please get in touch with us. ... See MoreSee Less

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