About

About

“Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them“

Lady Bird Johnson, Former First Lady of the United States.

About Us

Spring-UP Global Network is a Non-Governmental organization, registered in April 2019 in Ghana. We are a network of youth mentors advancing basic quality education with focus on mentoring children in rural communities in Ghana. Spring-UP Global Network was born out of the need to bridge the gap of the inadequate number of youth mentors committed to provide career guidance, motivation and emotional support to basic school children living in deprived communities in Ghana.

At SUGN, we agree with the words of Former First Lady of the United States, Lady Bird Johnson that “children are likely to live up to what you believe of  them.” SUGN embarked on its first outreach in April, 2019. 

Spring-UP Global Network was founded by Ms. Akorfa Ama Akoto, a Ghanaian youth and a strong advocate for the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 4, with much focus on underprivileged children’s inclusiveness and access to quality education.

Our programs are designed to improve the foundational learning skills of children in hard-to-reach public basic schools and communities leading to improved equitable access to literature and digital literacy.

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Our Impact Numbers

The organization is transforming the lives of underprivileged children in primary and junior high schools through mentorship and donations. We seek to promote quality and inclusive education by changing their worldview for the better. SUGN aims to ignite a passion to succeed in the hearts and minds of underprivileged children in orphanages and underprivileged schools.

Our Vision

Our vision is to bridge the literacy gap between children in rural and urban Ghana.

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve the foundational learning of children in deprived schools and communities.

Key Program Areas

  1. Providing libraries (physical and e-libraries)

  2. Establishing Literacy Clubs in schools

  3. Donation of School Supplies

  4. Robotics and Coding Training

  5. Mentorship and Leadership Seminars

  6. Scholarships

Our Programs

  1. iRead iLead Campaign

  2. Mentor Me

  3. Back to School Drive

Our Values

  1. Respect for children’s rights

  2. Commitment

  3. Excellence

  4. Partnership

  5. Sustainability
Collaborations

Our Partners
Our Team

Meet The Executives
Meet the key people leading the team to drive change in various schools and communities.

Akorfa Ama Akoto

Founder & Executive Director

Eunice Larbie

Secretary

Gifty Asantewaa Kankam

Finance Lead

Eric Kwesi Oppong

PR & Development Director

Project Director - iRead iLead Educational Campaign

Gideon Wortey Narh

Membership Director

Alumni Stories
Victor Godwin Coleman Ghana

In diverse ways. Having the volunteering experience on my CV speaks volume for itself anywhere and everywhere I submit it. It shows my potential employers and graduate Admissions board's that I am committed to giving back to my society and look forward making it a better place to live in.

Gifty Ayivi Ghana

It has boosted my self esteem and taught me to give back to the society in any manner

Chentille Ruth Attiogbe Ghana

By mentoring children through SUGN programmes, I have been able to impact a greater number of students and help change their mindsets about education, career prospects and know there is no limit. In this regards, SUGN has helped me develop my team and project management skill along with people skills. The volunteering experience has also taught me to be resilient.