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Map of Elmina and our community projects

Here’s a map of Elmina and its surrounding environs which we think really helps to illustrate what there is to do and see around where we’re based. So if you’re thinking of coming out to volunteer with us it should help you get your bearings, and if there’s anything you would like to see added please tell us. Zoom in and out for a proper explore!

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Nadine shortlisted for Institute of Fundraising National Award

We are pleased to announce that Nadine (our trusty fundraiser!) has been shortlisted for an Institute of Fundraising National Award in the Best Up-And-Coming Fundraiser category. Obviously we have our fingers and toes crossed in the hope that she is successful on the Awards night (2nd July!) and wish her the best of luck. Well done from all of us at Sabre!

Check out the rest of the awards and shortlisted nominations here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPDATE: Vodafone wish Nadine good luck in her shortlisting here!

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Impact article featuring Sabre’s approach to building schools in Ghana

Ever wondered exactly what our approach to building better kindergarten schools in Ghana is? Dominic Bond, Sabre’s UK based Managing Director explains how in ACE’s Impact magazine.

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Sabre name checked on Al Jazeera

Ayo Johnson, Sabre’s Ambassador and award winning journalist, managed to plug Sabre on Al Jazeera! A fantastic way to get word out of what we’re all about. Thanks Ayo and if anyone else feels like lending a hand in telling the world what we do then please go ahead. You can follow Ayo on Twitter @AfricanExpert

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My other car… is a coffin

Kenny Schachter, gallerist and art-world extraordinaire, tells of his experience commissioning a Paa Joe coffin as a piece of art, and his trip to Ghana in the process…

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New position available in Ghana – Assistant Programme Director

Adding to our recent posts of available positions is this one. We are looking for someone to come aboard for around twelve months to take on the role of Assistant Programme Director in Ghana. Please do have a look at the job description below if you are interested.

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Ghanaian Outreach Volunteer Position

Exciting new position available with us to help engage with the Ghanaian diaspora in the UK. See below for full role description and how to apply:

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Internship Opportunity

Our friends at Partner Ghana have an internship opportunity available for 12-15 months from mid-June based in Ghana. They are seeking applicants in the UK. For more information see role description below:

To apply or for more information please email partner@partnerghana.org

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Life Without Lights

Photography exhibition by acclaimed photographer Peter di Campo documenting the daily struggle of energy poverty in northern Ghana. The exhibition runs from 6th – 12th February 2012 at The Strand Gallery, 32 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6BP.

Life Without Lights from Peter DiCampo on Vimeo.

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Building child-friendly & sustainable kindergarten schools in Ghana

Presentation given at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana as part of the First Annual Conference of International Research in Early Childhood Education (IRECE).

Presenters: Mr. Dominic Bond & Mr. Nicholas Parish

Institution: Sabre Charitable Trust, United Kingdom and Ghana

Sabre has recently completed the construction of its second Sustainable Kindergarten Complex in Ghana’s Central Region. Designed in collaboration with Arup, the goal of the design is for each classroom to be child friendly and promote the ability for children to ‘learn through play’ whilst delivering a school building which is environmentally sustainable.
The technology used to build the classrooms includes:

• Coconut husk insulation in the roof to sound proof against heavy rain and keep the classroom itself cool.
• White painted ceilings and walls to lighten the room.
• Slatted pivoting windows stretching fully along two walls to allow for a constant flow of fresh air.
• Rain water harvesting to provide clean water for hand washing and cooking.
• Enough space so that, even with 60 pupils, every child has 1.65m2 space.

The size and design enables teachers to set up different ‘learning centres’ in the classroom in line with the aims of the KG curriculum and best teaching practice. Outside each classroom is a dedicated external teaching area large enough to accommodate and provide shade for 60 pupils.

If video doesn’t show, you can view it here.