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Soccer. School.
A new Via in Ghana.
We’re developing a Ghana initiative that brings together youth soccer, education support, and community projects. Work will begin in Cape Coast, with planned headquarters in Accra.
An initiative in development by The Straley Project. Local funding partners are being sought.
Reference photo: soccer in northern Ghana; not a Ghana Via program.
From the Dominican Republic to Ghana
Another country.
Another sport. The same commitment to education.
Vias RD connects baseball with school accountability and mentorship in Barahona. Ghana Via will adapt that approach through soccer and develop additional projects with local partners.
Begin in Cape Coast
Cape Coast is the first community identified for the work. Accra will serve as the planned headquarters for coordination and partnerships.
Build with a Ghana group
We are working to find a local group in Ghana to help fund the initiative and define the first activities and budget.
Go where needed
After the initial work, the intention is to reach other communities as needs, local partnerships, and funding are confirmed.
Soccer Via · Planned program
Bring players together.
Keep school in the picture.
The planned soccer program will connect practices and coaching with school enrollment and mentorship. Soccer will be the starting point for relationships with young people and their families.
Local partners will help determine the first teams, practice locations, age groups, and coaching arrangements in Cape Coast.
- Soccer equipment and team uniforms
- Regular coaching and organized practices
- School accountability and family communication
Education support · Planned work
Books, uniforms,
and help staying in school.
Education support is planned alongside soccer. The areas identified so far include books, school supplies, uniforms, and scholarships.
With local schools and families, we intend to define who needs support, what that support should cover, and how to follow students’ progress. Scholarship amounts and eligibility have not yet been set.
- Books and classroom supplies
- School uniforms
- Scholarships and support for continuing education
School projects · Longer-term plans
Support the places
where students learn.
School construction is part of the longer-term vision for Ghana Via. The first step will be to work with local education partners to identify a specific need and a workable project.
No construction site or project has been selected. Scope, costs, approvals, and ongoing responsibility will need to be established before work begins.
Future projects · Subject to funding
Water projects · Longer-term plans
Water wells,
planned with the community.
Water wells are another area we intend to explore with local partners. Each proposed project will need an identified community, a suitable site, a budget, and a plan for operation and maintenance.
No well locations or construction dates have been confirmed. We will share specific project details as local arrangements and funding develop.
Future projects · Subject to fundingGhana Via FAQ
What happens next?
Is Ghana Via operating yet?
No. The initiative is in development. We are working to identify a local funding group and establish the arrangements needed to begin in Cape Coast. A launch date has not been set.
Why Accra and Cape Coast?
Accra is the planned headquarters. Cape Coast is the hometown of the donor helping develop the initiative and will be the first community for the work.
Will every project begin at the same time?
No launch schedule has been confirmed. Soccer and education support form the initial program concept. School construction and water wells are longer-term plans that will require separate local arrangements and funding.
How can a local group get involved?
Contact us to discuss local funding, school partnerships, soccer coaching, or experience developing school and water projects. We are seeking partners who can help define and support the work in Ghana.
Local partners · Schools · Coaches · Funding groups
Help plan the first work
in Cape Coast.
We are looking for a local group in Ghana to help fund the initiative. If your organization would like to discuss soccer, education support, schools, or water projects, we would like to hear from you.
Ghana Via is coming soon. Local partnerships and funding are being developed; programs have not yet launched.