Planting Seeds of Possibility: A Fellowship Journey in Metsrikasa.
When we signed up as fellows with Lead For Ghana in 2016, we knew we were stepping into a space of transformation, but we didn’t fully grasp the depth of change we would experience and help shape. Assigned to Metsrikasa D/A Basic School in the Volta Region, my co-fellow Obed Nhyira Sam and I faced classrooms where many students struggled to read or write. What followed was a journey of learning, collaboration, and hope, a story of how purpose and perseverance can move the needle for underserved communities. In September 2016, Obed and I began teaching mathematics and English, respectively, at Metsrikasa D/A Basic School as part of Lead For Ghana’s pioneering fellowship cohort. We joined a national effort to expand educational opportunities for all Ghanaian children, especially those in under-resourced communities like Metsrikasa. Despite a solid six weeks of intensive training at Ashesi University, nothing could prepare us for the magnitude of the literacy challenges we encountered. ...