Who we are
Arise e.V subscribes to the educational philosophy of practice that fosters rigorous, self-motivated growth for children in all areas of their development, with a goal of nurturing each child’s natural desire for knowledge, understanding, and respect.
That means that we at Arise try to encourage their will for learning and their strive to gain new abilities, meaning we want to create effective teaching approaches that advance personalized learning.
We believe that every child has a right to excellent education without discrimination.
Every child should be provided with a clean and safe learning environment, meaning we make sure that every student feels welcome in class and enters an organized and clean classroom. That is being done through rules and routines which include e.g. no laughing at each other and showing the students learning is done through making mistakes.
In addition to this, we teach every child through fun activities and engage the curiosity of the students in order to make sure they are willing to learn and gain the awareness that knowledge is something worth achieving. The aim is to be a role model for other schools to show how education can support children in being independent, creative and self-confident human beings.
Arise e.V. is a German NGO founded to support the education of underprivileged children in Tuba-Kokrobite, Ghana. The organisation runs an elementary school that provides free educational services to brilliant but needy children in the Tuba and Kokrobite communities. Arise e.V subscribes to the educational philosophy of practice that fosters rigorous, self-motivated growth for children in all areas of their development to nurture each child’s natural desire for knowledge, understanding, and respect.
Our approach encourages their will for learning and their strive to gain new abilities through effective teaching approaches that advance personalized learning. We’re currently building a new and bigger school building to reach even more children to give them the education they deserve.
Philosophy
MISSION
Providing free educational services
Create opportunities that ensure a perfect segue across elementary school
Empowering students to pursue their dreams
Fostering a community where each child’s potential is realized and celebrated
VALUES
RESPONSIBILITY: Everybody should gain awareness of their own responsibilities for their actions.
INTEGRITY: Everybody should know and stick to their values; doing the right thing.
SELFLESSNESS: Everybody should approach their duties with all patience and selflessly take initiatives.
ENCOURAGEMENT: Everybody should be each ones key motivation to excel.
VISION
I Provide free educational services for underprivileged and brilliant children in Kokrobite
II Develop a STEM centred educational Model
III Develop worthwhile partnerships and synergies efforts towards providing an experiental education
IV Raise ethical, assertive and selfless young pupils
Our donors
History
Arise e.V. is a non-profit association that runs a school in Kokrobite, Ghana. It was founded by a German national.
She came to Ghana to widen her horizon in order to be able to understand the world as a global and diverse place. She particularly chose the country Ghana, because she has always thought that West Africa is a very inspiring, strong and colourful part of the world.
Annelie lived around Tuba and noticed that many children didn’t have the opportunity to go to school. Therefore, she decided to participate in a school building project in order to provide an opportunity for these kids.
The school was founded in 2014 with 15 children in Tuba, under the name Arise Educational Foundation e.V. The numbers gradually grew to our current 74 students in 2023. These students initially weren’t enrolled in school, as their parents are unable to afford. In addition to the education, we as well provide our students with hot freshly cooked meals.
Information about Ghana/Tuba/Kokrobite
Kokrobite/Tuba is a town along the Atlantic coast, in the Greater Accra Region, 30km to the west of Accra, the capital city of Ghana. It is known for traditional sea fishing and it’s white sand beaches. Kokrobite has a population between 4000 and 6000 people according to the Ghana Statistics Department 2003 Survey. The main local languages are Twi and Ga.
Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It spans the Golf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing boarders with the Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and Togo in the east. Ghana covers an area of 233,535 km^2, spanning diverse biomes that range from coastal savanna’s to tropical rain forests. With over 31 million people, Ghana is the second-most populous country in West Africa, after Nigeria.
Teaching Staff...
"I am passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of my learners thereby, helping them to achieve their goals and aspiration in life."
“I am a graduate from the University of Cape coast, i read child education and psychology. I love to teach beacuse it's my vision to provide quality on hands technology and methodology, driven eduction to our current students.”
“Studied BA in Communication at Jayee University College. I believe everyone is unique and special hence the mindset determines the farthest one can go.”
“Studied B.A Sociology and Linguistics in the University of Ghana, Legon. I belive the sky is big enough to accomodate every single star.”
''I hold B.Ed. in Home Economics and Agricultural science from Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education, Amedzofe, under the auspices of the University of Ghana, Legon. I am passionate about creating a dynamic and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive, grow, and discover their full potential.''
''I'm thrilled to be part of an organization that shares my passion for education and social change. With three (3) years of teaching experience, I'm eager to bring my skills and expertise to Arise Education Foundation and help students achieve their goals.''
“I hold a Bsc. in Economics from the Ashesi University. It’s my desire to teach pupils. I find it fulfilling to do what i do in the sight of God and the sight of men.”