Under self development, Rescue has a commitment to aid beneficiaries to add value to themselves through education. Consequently, Rescue takes the initiative to team up with churches to run weekly literacy program to all that agree to the need for education but cannot enrol into a formal education system.
Our target is mainly on people engaged in trade and other vocations. They are taught to read and write first in their native language and then complement that with English Language and basic mathematics. English language is important in this programme because it is the formal language in Ghana. For the beneficiaries to step out of their communities and formally relate with others they need to express themselves in the English language. The course is structured according to various vocational studies that beneficiaries train in.
Secondly, almost all products acquired for use by the beneficiaries in their career have expiring dates. At least they should know how to interpret the nomenclature for manufacture and expiring dates of products. This will go a long way to get many products off the shelves when they are due. Similar issues in connection with illiteracy could be addressed by the project as well.
FORMAL EDUCATION
Rescue Volunteers Ghana does not offer formal education. We however, assist brilliant but needy students to apply and obtain scholarship to further their education to higher levels. We also offer career counselling to guide students climb the educational ladder. Periodically, needy beneficiaries receive some material financial support depending on the availability of funds.
