COVID-19 is now active in Ghana and in the past week, all schools have been ordered to close. As we’ve seen across the globe, this virus continues to impact daily living and this now includes Ghana. In compliance with the Ghana Ministry of Health we have closed TMP Academy for the foreseeable future. At this time, we do not know when schools will be allowed to re-open.
The staff of TMP Academy will continue to receive their full pay during this time. All staff is taking proper safety steps to stay as healthy as possible and we feel that ensuring they continue to receive pay is the right thing to do through this pandemic.
Our meal program at TMP Academy is the main meal for many children in Tsipasi and they rely on this food to stay healthy and full. Because of this, we will continue preparing meals for the children and their families. Early reports have suggested that food supplies will be in high demand and there are also possible restrictions coming barring group gatherings. TMP Academy has measures in place to ensure we have enough food for at least the next three months, ensuring those we care for do not go hungry.
Another issue that presents itself in Tsipasi is no electricity. This problem limits the flow of information within the community to ensure all safety measures recommended by the government are received. In order to ensure all are aware, TMP is taking the following steps in support of Tsipasi;
Printing and distributing over 200 informational pamphlets on COVID-19
Purchasing over 500 bottles of hand sanitizer for community distribution
Partnering with the local Director of Health for health & safety demonstrations
We will remain in Tsipasi and continue to work with the community through this crisis.
All of this work is enabled by generous people all over the world. If you currently donate monthly we are so grateful and it is because of your gifts that we are able act in this moment of need.
If you would like to give in support of our response to the COVID-19 crisis, we invite you to use the link below. 100% of your donations will be used to fight this pandemic in Tsipasi, Ghana. Donate below.