Founded in 1958 by the Methodist Church – Ghana, The Wa School for the Blind is dedicated to providing academic, socio-economic, and moral training to children with visual impairments, empowering them for self-reliance from Pre school to post Junior Secondary School. The school consists of various departments, including kindergarten, primary, Middle School, multi-handicap, and vocational. Currently, the school’s enrollment stands at 350 students, with a staff of 31.We are reaching out to government bodies, corporations, NGOs, philanthropists, and individuals, seeking your support to overcome the challenges faced by the school and enhance the quality of education and well-being for these students.

Currently, the school is grappling with several critical challenges that hinder effective teaching and learning. We have identified the following areas where your generous contributions can make a significant impact:

School Uniforms/Clothing: Many students lack proper uniforms and clothing, which hampers their self-esteem and sense of belonging.

Teaching & Learning Materials: Essential learning tools such as parkins, stylus, writing film, cubarism cubes and boards, Braille papers, and textbooks in braille are urgently needed to facilitate comprehensive education.

Refurbishment of School Library: The school library requires modern Braille books to foster a love for reading and expand the students’ knowledge and imagination.

Dormitory Improvement: The current living conditions in the dormitories are deplorable, and refurbishment is needed to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the students.

Inadequate Feeding Grants: Insufficient funding for meals compromises the students’ nutrition and overall well-being.

Toiletries, Mosquito Nets, and General PPEs: Shortages of toiletries, mosquito nets, and personal protective equipment pose health and safety risks to the students.

Staff Bungalows: The staff members, who play a crucial role in shaping the students’ lives, reside in dilapidated and uninhabitable bungalows. Renovations are urgently needed to provide suitable accommodation.

Pass a Smile International (PASI), a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization based in the United States with operations in the United States, Ghana and Sub-Saharan Africa, is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those in need. In September 2024, we are organizing a special outreach program called “Dose of Hope for the School of the Blind, Upper West, Wa.” Through this program, we aim to bring hope and support to visually impaired students in the five Northern regions of Ghana.

We firmly believe in living out our values through compassion, seeking to bring abiding smiles to people’s faces, as expressed in Deuteronomy 15:10. By contributing to our project, you will directly impact the lives of these extraordinary students, providing them with an opportunity to thrive and succeed.

Your generous donation will help us address the urgent needs of the school, creating a nurturing and empowering environment for the students. Together, we can transform their lives and pave the way for a brighter future.

To contribute or learn more about this project, kindly visit our website or contact us at +1 513-828-9099. We appreciate any support you can provide, whether through monetary donations, in-kind contributions, or by spreading awareness about our cause.

Join us in making a difference and be part of the journey to bring abiding smiles to the faces of these remarkable students. Your support will create lasting impact and empower them to overcome barriers, opening doors to a world of opportunities.