The Students’ Holistic Educational Empowerment Par-Excellence (SHEEP), a non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in the Upper West Region, has provided vital support to brilliant but needy students, helping them pursue their academic goals. The initiative aims to ease the financial burdens faced by parents and encourage academic excellence among students in the region.
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Educational Supplies for 21 Schools
The support package provided by SHEEP included textbooks, mathematical sets, calculators, exercise books, pens, and pencils. This initiative, targeting six Senior High Schools (SHS) and 15 Junior High Schools (JHS), aims to empower students with the tools necessary for both academic and moral development, as well as health education.
A Holistic Approach to Student Empowerment
The NGO’s approach aims to identify students’ needs and challenges while providing holistic solutions to ensure their success. Mr. Angkaarama emphasised the importance of supporting parents by reducing the financial burden of sending children to school.
“We are always committed to supporting parents’ efforts to reduce the burden on brilliant but needy students,” he explained. He also shared that SHEEP was founded by individuals who recognised the importance of empowering students to aspire to become future leaders in society.
Commitment to Expanding Support
Mr. Angkaarama pledged SHEEP’s continued commitment to supporting more brilliant but needy students, both within the region and beyond. He appealed for more donor support to help extend assistance to a larger number of vulnerable students in the future.
Advice for Students
Mr. Angkaarama advised the students to avoid irresponsible behaviour and focus on their education. He encouraged them to take advantage of every opportunity in both school and the community, emphasising the importance of showing respect for their parents and teachers.
Encouraging Focus and Responsibility
Mr. Williams Ganir Wononuo, the Board Chairman of SHEEP, urged the students to stay focused, avoid negative influences, and work towards becoming valuable individuals who would contribute to the country’s economic growth.
Gratitude and Call for Further Support
The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to the NGO for alleviating their financial burdens. They called on other philanthropists to join hands with SHEEP in supporting brilliant but needy students across the region and beyond.
Building a Brighter Future
Through initiatives like this, SHEEP is making a significant impact on the education of brilliant but needy students in the Upper West Region. By providing the necessary resources and support, the NGO is helping to pave the way for a brighter future for these students, enabling them to reach their full potential and make a positive contribution to society.
