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About Ashanti Development

Our mission is to relieve poverty and promote health and development in the Ashanti Region of Ghana

A Dream of Africa – Gala 2012

We hope you will join us at our 2012 Gala to raise awareness and funds for Ashanti Development, and enjoy an evening of beautiful ballet and music.

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Adopt a Village – Penny chats with Zoe from Zone One Radio

Penny spoke recently with Zoe Cunningham from Central London community radio station Zone One Radio about our Adopt a Village programme. Listen to the interview below and get in touch if you’re interested in getting involved.

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A new Facebook page and an updated website

We have a new Facebook page! Please visit us on Facebook and ‘Like’ our page to keep up to date with our latest news including videos and photos. You can also follow us right now (on Facebook or Twitter) using … Continue reading

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A new kindergarten for Kruwi

Last week saw the commissioning of a new kindergarten for Kruwi village. It’s very important for villages to have kindergartens, so parents can leave their toddlers in safety while they go to work on their farms. Kruwi spent a day rejoicing when … Continue reading

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Latrines for PSK

This picture shows the layout of the latrines finished earlier this year at the three villages of Patese, Sesease and Kokoben, commonly known as PSK. After they’d finished the work, PSK appealed direct to the donors for a palm-oil presser, … Continue reading

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Our Italian team starts work

Work is underway to build a new clinic in the village of Adutwan, with finance provided by Ashanti Development Italia, co-founded by director Antonella Sinopoli. Antonella, who sponsors the village (Adutwan have made her their queen) is currently in Ashanti … Continue reading

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Sixty latrines completed in Nkwabrim

This picture shows one of the last of the sixty latrines completed over the last two months in the village of Nkwabrim. Every household now has its own and the community has been trained in hygiene. The owner of this latrine … Continue reading

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A new kindergarten for Bimma village

Bimma Village has a new kindergarten, generously financed by the Rotary Club of Leigh. The unskilled building work was carried out by the villagers under the supervision of Ashanti development’s Programmes Manager, Nicholas Aboagye. In the photo, you can just see some of … Continue reading

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