Ghana Education News| School Crowdfunding| NCOPST Crowdfunding Website for private schools and teachers: All you need to know
The National Council of Private School Teachers -NCOPST- has launched a School Crowdfunding Website for private schools. The National Council of Private School Teachers (NCOPST) is the sole owner of the NCOPST Crowdfunding website which was sponsored by Ackon James, NCOPST Director, and Katie Barrow, a teacher, and Education Lead from the UK.
Mr. Nandiana Gilbert, Mr. Isaac Owusu, and their team are the developers of the website.
The purpose of the crowdfunding website is to help private teachers and Schools to raise funds for
A. Supporting critical health conditions,
B. furthering Education,
C supporting school Projects
D. supporting old aged private school teachers
The School Crowdfunding Website would among other things help raise funding for private schools and their teachers to take care of the following.
A. Critical health condition
Many private school teachers are hit by unforeseen circumstances such as critical health conditions (stroke, cancer, kidney problem, etc) during and after teaching (in the Service and on retirement) which needs financial support above the employer (school) and the victim’s family. The situation of this nature, the victim can write a story, publish it on the crowdfunding Website for fundraising to support pay his or her hospital bills.
B. Teacher Upgrade – Education
Teachers in the private schools in Ghana and beyond (Africa) cannot afford to further Education because of the hand-to-mouth salary. This website gives teachers who want to further Education the Opportunity to raise funds to further their education. Having your Admission letter as proof will persuade donors to support you.
C. School Projects
Many private schools are contributing massively to the National Development of Ghana and beyond (Africa) yet they are neglected when it comes to sharing the national cake among public and private schools in Ghana which the law demands.
Many private schools in Ghana and West Africa, have their structures made of wood and mud. Many private schools cannot afford to employ graduates. Many private schools do not have a single computer nor computer lab, science lab, etc.
This category of schools can raise funds for school Projects
D. Old aged private school teachers
Most old-aged private school teachers are suffering in many ways. Some find it difficult to get food, shelter, quality healthcare, and caretakers.
Most of the old-aged private school teachers are abandoned in their villages without caretakers.
These victims can also write a story on the NCOPST Foundation Website to solicit for financial support
The School Crowdfunding Initiative is purposely to raise funds to:
1. Support Education
Support the private school teachers to further their education.
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2. To ensure quality healthcare
Support private teachers who are in critical health condition
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3. Raise capital for small business ventures
Support private school teachers with a certain amount to start small businesses to get extra income to cater for their families
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4. Support old aged teachers
Support old aged private school teachers who are in need of certain basic necessities of life, for example shelter, food, health, etc.
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5. support the one teacher, one laptop Project
Support our one teacher, one laptop Project to empower private school teachers to contribute effectively to the development of Ghana Education
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6. Support our CPD trainings and workshops
Teachers are mandated to go for CPDs to enhance their competencies and also upgrade their skills to qualify and remain in the teaching profession. Kindly support our Seminars, workshops, etc.
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It is hoped that the NCOPST School Crowdfunding plan will help all members of the council to achieve their education goals and other needs the fund is intended for.
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For further inquiries, schools and teachers are to contact Ackon James, NCOPST Director on 0540560643.