help build a vocational Centre

Project Report | Aug 7, 2026
UPDATE ON HELP BUILD A VOCATIONAL CENTRE MAY-JULY 2026

By Barbara Asempa | Project leader

the vocational centre

Help Build a Vocational CentreConstruction Update (May – July 2026)

We give thanks to God for His faithfulness and for the generosity of our donors, whose continued support is helping us bring our vision to reality. We are delighted to share that the vocational centre is now approximately 90% complete.

Every milestone brings us closer to providing a safe, modern, and sustainable learning environment where vulnerable young women can acquire vocational skills that will transform their lives.

Improved Training Environment

One of the major achievements during this period was the completion of tiling throughout the entire facility. The tiled floors have greatly improved the hygiene and cleanliness of the centre, creating a comfortable and conducive environment for vocational training.

Better Sanitation Facilities

To enhance sanitation and meet the growing needs of trainees, a second biodigester toilet system was installed. The centre now has two biodigesters, ensuring adequate sanitation facilities for students, staff, and visitors.

Exterior Finishing Progress

Construction has continued steadily, with plastering now almost complete. To improve the durability and appearance of the building while reducing future maintenance costs, the front façade of the vocational centre has been finished with natural stone cladding. This attractive finish will help protect the building and minimise the need for frequent repainting.

Reliable Water Supply Secured

One of the most exciting developments during this reporting period is that we received funding to drill a borehole for the vocational centre.

This is a significant milestone for the project. Reliable access to water is essential for catering and baking training, maintaining hygiene, and supporting the daily operations of the centre. With occasional interruptions in the public water supply, the borehole will ensure that training activities can continue without disruption.

Final Steps to Completion

With the project now about 90% complete, only a few finishing works remain. These include:

Painting the interior walls and the exterior areas that were not finished with natural stone.
Completing the exterior ceiling once the plastering work has been fully completed.

We are confident that, with God's continued provision and the support of our generous partners, these final works will soon be completed.

Thank You

To every donor who has supported this project, thank you. Your generosity is doing far more than constructing a building—you are creating opportunities for young women to learn practical skills, earn sustainable incomes, and build brighter futures for themselves and their families.

Together, we are building more than a vocational centre; we are building hope, dignity, and lasting transformation.

We are deeply grateful for your partnership and look forward to sharing the completed facility with you soon.

drilling of a bore hole for the vocational centre

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Apr 10, 2026
Sixth Quarter Report

By Abigail Ohene-Gyamfi | Project Coordinator

Dec 11, 2025
Update on Vocation building project

By Barbara Asempa | Project leader

Presentation of five new sewing machines

Dear Donors, Supporters, and Partners,

We are pleased to present this progress report on the ongoing construction and implementation of the Vocational Training Centre for communities affected by the Akosombo Dam flooding. Your generosity continues to transform lives, restore hope, and create sustainable opportunities for young people and families who were severely impacted by the disaster.

1. Water Connection Completed

Although the building had been roofed and the learners had moved into the facility, one major challenge remained unresolved—the centre had no water connection. This made daily operations extremely tedious, especially for the vocational programmes that require consistent water use. We are grateful to God and to all who supported this need, as water has now been successfully connected to the facility during the reporting period.

2. Electricity Connection and Staff Accommodation

Another significant challenge was the absence of electricity in both the main centre and the attached one-bedroom facilitator’s apartment. Although electrical cables had been laid in the apartment, there was no funding to complete the entire wiring and connection at the time. We are pleased to report that electricity has now been fully connected. With this development, the facilitator has moved into the one-bedroom apartment attached to the facility.

3. Donation of Sewing Machines

The Presbyterian Church of Ghana donated five (5) brand-new sewing machines, bringing the total number of machines to 23. Although we still require additional machines to serve the growing number of trainees, we are extremely grateful for this generous support.

4. Donation of Fabrics for Practical Training

The Presbyterian Church of Ghana also supported the centre with fabrics. These materials have been used for practical lessons, enabling students to sharpen their skills and produce quality items without the burden of purchasing their own materials.

5. Launch of the Catering Department

The centre expanded its scope by launching the Catering Department in October 2025 with 20 new students. A dedicated facilitator has been hired to oversee the programme. The students successfully completed two months of training and are currently on a short break, set to resume in January 2026.

Words of Gratitude

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to GlobalGiving donors, individual donors and partners, partner organisations, the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, and all friends of the project.

Outstanding Needs

Although tremendous progress has been made, a few critical areas still require support before the building and centre can be fully completed:

- Completion of plumbing works

- Plastering of the building

- Installation of the ceiling

- Completion of outstanding electrical works

Conclusion

This project is changing lives daily. We are deeply grateful for your continued partnership, prayers, and financial support.

Warm regards,

Practical display of catering department

sewing project ongoing in the vocational center

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