Building for Tomorrow
Legacy Project
Building a home for tomorrow’s leaders — our 25th Anniversary Legacy Project focuses on constructing a new Girls’ House for Achimota School, expanding access to boarding facilities and removing accommodation as a barrier to opportunity for the girl child.
Why It Matters
Where students stay shapes their experience. This dormitory gives young Achimotans a safe and inspiring place to live and learn.
As part of our 25th anniversary celebration, we are embarking on this ambitious legacy project to ensure that future generations have even better opportunities than we had.
School Infrastructure
Renovation and modernization of key facilities including classrooms and laboratories.
Scholarship Fund
Endowment to support brilliant but needy students throughout their education.
Digital Library
State-of-the-art learning resource center with modern technology and materials.
Mentorship Program
Connecting current students with successful alumni for guidance and support.
Project Timeline & Milestones
Planning & Fundraising
Detailed project planning, cost estimation, and active fundraising campaigns.
Implementation Phase
Begin construction and establish scholarship programs.
Grand Unveiling at Anniversary
Official commissioning of projects during our 25th anniversary celebration.
Ways to Give
Your gift helps the Old Achimotan Association 2002 (OAA 2002) build a new Girls' House and launch a mentorship and mental health program at Achimota School, Ghana. We are a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit — all donations are tax-deductible.
GoFundMe Campaign
Give Girls at Achimota a Safe Place to Begin Their Day
Every year, girls as young as fourteen earn admission to Achimota School purely on merit. Yet while some begin their school day on campus, others must start much earlier before sunrise, commuting across the city and arriving tired before lessons even begin.
For nearly a century, Achimota School has stood as one of Ghana’s most respected centres of learning grounded in a commitment to merit, excellence and opportunity. However, limited boarding facilities mean that not every qualified student can live on campus. When accommodation becomes the barrier, equal opportunity quietly disappears.
As part of our 25th Anniversary Legacy Project, the Achimota School 2002 Year Group has taken responsibility for changing this reality by building a modern girls’ boarding house that gives girls a safe place to live and learn.
This project is already underway:
- A Legacy Project Committee has been formed
- Professional designs have been completed
- $450,000 of our own funds has been committed
The total project cost is $1,458,800 and we are now seeking partners to help raise the remaining $1,008,800.
When completed, the boarding house will safely accommodate over 250 students each year and include:
- Safe and comfortable sleeping areas
- Clean, modern washrooms
- Dedicated study spaces
- Shared common areas that support the academic and emotional wellbeing of girls
Construction is expected to take 18–24 months once key funding milestones are reached.
A boarding space is more than a building. It means rest after long days, safety during vulnerable years and the stability that allows girls to focus when learning matters most. It is the difference between simply attending school and truly thriving there.
Funds will be managed by the Achimota School 2002 Legacy Project Committee, working in collaboration with the school and qualified professionals. All donations will be applied solely to this project, with regular progress updates shared with donors.
By supporting this project, you are investing in young girls who have already earned their place, and ensuring that talent, not circumstance shapes their future. If you are able to give, please do. If not, sharing this campaign also helps move it closer to reality. Every contribution and every share make a difference.
Together, we can ensure that talent not distance determines a girl’s future.
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Bank / Wire Transfer
Prefer to donate by bank transfer? Please email fundraising@oaa2002.com for U.S. or Ghana wire instructions.
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
If you have a Donor-Advised Fund through Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon, you can give directly to OAA 2002.
Organization: Old Achimotan Association 2002
EIN: 39-3757180
Address: 12889 Hoadly Manor Ave, Manassas, VA 20112, USA
IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
If you are 70½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to support our mission — and enjoy tax savings.
- • Counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
- • Reduces your taxable income
- • Tax-efficient way to make a lasting impact
Corporate Matching Gifts
Double your impact! Many employers will match employee charitable donations to registered nonprofits.
Check with your HR department or search your company's giving portal (e.g., Benevity, YourCause, Double the Donation) to see if your gift qualifies.
Sponsorship & Naming Opportunities
Honor your legacy or class year through naming sponsorships. All sponsors are recognized on our Donor Wall and in official publications.
In-Kind Support
We gladly accept non-monetary gifts such as:
- • Construction materials and furnishings
- • Educational and wellness program resources
- • Technical expertise or professional services
Email fundraising@oaa2002.com to discuss in-kind opportunities.
Need Help?
We're happy to guide you through your giving options.
Email: fundraising@oaa2002.com
Phone: +1 (646) 363-2311
Phone (Ghana): +233 (0) 54 012 5373
Website: www.oaa2002.com
Transparency & Accountability
We are committed to full transparency. Donors receive acknowledgment letters, financial summaries, and project updates.
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit — all donations are tax-deductible.