As we close the book on 2019 and look forward to what 2020 will bring, we at TMP pause to reflect on all that transpired over the last 12 months.
TMP officially began our work in 2010 and although we’ve been building slowly but surely, it is now clear that 2019 was our biggest and fastest advancement so far. A few quick highlights:
We saw our largest donor engagement ever
TMP Academy solidified it’s place in the community of Tsipasi
Education work grew in both quality and reach
We added more staff in Ghana than we’ve ever had before
While on-site at TMP Academy in June, our Board of Directors was honored to meet and be hosted by the Paramount Chief of the region. We had the opportunity to provide updates to our work and the impact it is having in Tsipasi and surrounding areas. The Chief expressed his thanks and gratefulness for our work and how we operate in Ghana.
We approach our work with Ghanaian-led efforts and engagement as we stand in the background. It was very nice to see our in-country Directors receive honor from the Paramount Chief for all their hard work.
We would like to extend our thanks to all who engaged with our work this past year, especially those that chose to give financially to our work in Ghana. There is no TMP without generous people like you! We look forward to an exciting 2020 and we hope you’ll join us along the way.
2019 - A Year In Review:
71 unique donors - 207 donations
Opened new toilet & washroom facility providing safe and secure facilities for students and staff
Funded new water connection into the brand new water main providing consistent safe and clean water access to Tsipasi
Made improvements to TMP Academy to ensure safe and secure learning spaces
Improved TMP Academy kitchen and cafeteria facility
Implemented our first community farm which will provide jobs to local residents along with food for TMP Academy’s meal program
Delivered continuing education modules for staff at TMP Academy and other educators from the region in partnership with Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa)
Invited by the Ghana Education Service to host educational training for the second year in a row
Began offering Classes 3 & 4 (U.S. equivalent of 3rd and 4th grade)
Increased TMP Academy enrollment to 127 students
Provided scholarship for 5 area students to attend Sr. High
Provided meal program from TMP Academy to adults in need within the Tsipasi community
Purchased 3 hand washing stations for use at TMP Academy
Provided summer school classes for students of TMP Academy