The Have Fiakpokorpe M/A Basic School in the Akatsi South Municipality has received a major boost following the delivery of 100 brand-new dual desks, a timely intervention that is expected to significantly improve the learning environment for pupils who previously studied under distressing conditions.
The initiative was championed by the Assemblymember for the Wuxor–Have–Sremanu Electoral Area, Hon. Japhet Festus Gbede, who hosted a consortium of NGOs led by Vision of Hope Alliance, a subsidiary of PayAngel. The desks formed the centerpiece of a broader educational support exercise aimed at restoring dignity and comfort to schoolchildren.
The intervention was coordinated through the efforts of renowned development advocate Mr. Dickson Assan, with support from THX22 Foundation, Legacy Foundation, Aspire Foundation, NurtureUp Legacy Foundation, HR Certification Centre, and several other philanthropic partners. Their collaboration ensured the smooth delivery of the 100 dual desks—an asset residents described as “a long-awaited relief” for the school.
Beyond the desks, the team also supplied:
500 reading books
100+ pairs of shoes
200+ pieces of clothing
Confectionery and soft drinks
40 packs of Verna water
Pupils further benefited from counselling and mentorship sessions facilitated by Seyram Amakpah-Azasu and Jennifer of PayAngel, inspiring many of the children to aim higher.
Hon. Gbede complemented the gesture with school uniforms for vulnerable pupils and assured residents that all donated resources would be “jealously protected and put to their intended use.” He praised Mr. Assan’s continued dedication, referencing his role in drilling a mechanized borehole and donating over 1,000 books and footwear to the community last year.
Looking ahead, Hon. Gbede revealed that he has appealed for further development support, including:
A Health Center
A KG Block
An ICT Centre
A Starlink internet device to enhance digital access
He also called for investment in agro-processing facilities to address post-harvest losses confronting local garden egg farmers.
Mr. Assan expressed gratitude to the donors and commended Hon. Gbede for his unwavering leadership, describing him as “a dedicated leader who deeply understands the needs of his people.”
Residents hailed the event as historic, emphasizing that the arrival of the 100 dual desks marks a turning point that will directly improve teaching and learning outcomes. The strengthened partnership between the Assemblymember and partner NGOs, they said, is bringing real, visible transformation to the community.
