FEMALE CHILD SUPPORT SCHEME
Under this scheme, AKUA OWUSU
AFRIYIEH FOUNDATION(AOA) is dedicated to ensure that it run a nonprofit
educational centers with over 30 chapters in GHANA , dedicated to creating
socio-economic change in Ghana through education of underprivileged children. AOA
has dozens of programs throughout Ghana addressing a number of issues that
present barriers to education. They also have a sponsorship program, helping
individual children access education, educational materials, and more.
Individuals and organizations can also apply for funding through AOA, to
financially support projects that fall under the objectives of AOA’s
organization.
AOA’s primary objectives for their organization, funding,
and chapters are to provide education to underprivileged children in Ghana,
encourage the formation of groups in Ghana that can spread awareness, support
and work alongside groups with similar goals, to provide opportunities for
individuals outside of Ghana to participate in AOA’s activities in Ghana, and
to address a variety of issues impacting human life.
In particular, AOA’s programs focus on girls’
education and youth empowerment. To improve access to and quality of education
for girls, AOA works to remove barriers such as child marriage, early
pregnancy, and poverty. In regards to youth empowerment, AOA provides job
training, mentorship, and other educational services to help children towards
healthy adulthood.