Construction of the new Food for People facility in Otinibi, Ghana has officially begun. Children, parents, teachers and district dignitaries all gathered for the “sod cutting” ceremony, with the Chief of Otinibi shoveling the first spade full of earth. Enthusiasm for the project abounded. Brightly colored dresses whirled as women and children danced in celebration to the rhythmic beat of the drums. A group of children acted out a play based on a real story about a boy who often falls asleep in class because he comes to school without breakfast. His mother is so happy about the upcoming food program that she is helping out by toting water to the site during construction.

Already a sense of pride and ownership is growing among the children and their parents. Read all about it in Kafui Adjei’s blog post.