In the heart of Ghana’s Northern Region, the village of Adeɛmbra faces a harsh reality: its children are starved of education. For 12-year-old twins Mary and Martha Dotsagblevor, the dream of attending school remains out of reach. While some of their peers endure a two-hour walk to Lonto’s school, the majority—including Mary and Martha—are left behind.
Mavis, one of the few who makes the trek, explains, “My brother and I leave at 6 am and reach school by 8:30. We share a bicycle, but it’s broken now, so we walk.”
Mary, yearning for a better future, asks, “Why can’t we go to school like others? We want to become fashion designers, but how can we without education?”
Their parents share their frustration. “It breaks our hearts seeing our children stay home while others learn,” says Mrs. Dotsagblevor. The village lacks transport, and the journey to the nearest school is too far to walk. Chief Daniel Naami also pleads for help, saying, “We need a school. Our children’s future is slipping away.”
Rev. Gilbert Asante from Lonto Presby has secured land for a school, but funding remains elusive. “We need help to build a six-unit classroom block. The children are counting on us.”
In Adeɛmbra, 95% of the children have never attended school. Without access to education, the village risks remaining trapped in poverty. But with support, this cycle can be broken, offering Mary, Martha, and others a chance for a brighter future.