06/07/2026
As we bring our two-year Empowerment Through Reading (LGF-ETR) Project funding partnership with Star Ghana Foundation to a close, we recently convened a Project Validation and Stakeholder Engagement Workshop with our valued partners, school leaders, teachers, community representatives, volunteers, and the Ghana Education Service.
This workshop was more than a reflection on our journey, it was an opportunity to validate our achievements, gather stakeholder feedback, document lessons learned, and collectively discuss strategies for sustaining the impact beyond the project period.
Over the past two years, with generous support from STAR Ghana Foundation, the project has strengthened literacy outcomes among children through:
📚 Weekly community and school-based reading sessions
📖 Establishment of classroom reading corners and mini-libraries
👩🏽🏫 Capacity building for teachers and literacy volunteers
🤝 Parent and community engagement to promote a culture of reading
📊 Literacy assessments to track learners' progress and improve instruction
One of the most rewarding outcomes of the validation workshop was the strong commitment from stakeholders to continue championing literacy within their schools and communities. Their ownership and dedication reaffirm that sustainable change happens when communities lead the process.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our team and resource persons, STAR Ghana Foundation for believing in our vision, our implementing schools, volunteers, community leaders, Ghana Education Service, and every partner who contributed to the success of this initiative.
While this project is ending, our commitment to ensuring every child has access to quality literacy opportunities continues. Together, we are building communities where every child can read, learn, and thrive.
Azara Sulemana
STAR-Ghana Foundation