There is great joy at Taha-Schul-Projekt e.V. – but even greater joy in Taha, Ghana. After months of intensive construction and planning, it is finally done: Tiehisuma School now has a total of two classrooms and a library.

In just five months, two new rooms were added, blending seamlessly into the existing structure. The school now shines in a fresh yellow, with green metal shutters and a sturdy corrugated roof – a sight that radiates hope and new beginnings. 

Alhassan Salifu, chairman of the Northern Educational Alliance (NEA), our Ghanaian partner organization, is especially proud. For years, NEA has been working to address the major educational challenges in disadvantaged northern regions. The expansion of the Tiehisuma School – meaning “good thoughts” – is an important step in this mission.

The construction was carried out by a local building company and closely supervised by NEA. This close collaboration between German and Ghanaian partners, as well as the involvement of local professionals, is a shining example of how sustainable development can succeed across continents. Despite challenges such as fluctuating material prices, the project was successfully completed.

In the long term, this expansion is a crucial step forward: with the new classrooms and library, the school now increasingly meets the requirements of the Ghana Education Service – an important milestone on the way to government recognition.

“The Tiehisuma School has already changed many lives. Moreover, we have laid the foundation for long-term educational support for young people – and especially for girls – in Tamale,” emphasizes Alhassan Salifu.

The project partners would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all donors and supporters who made this milestone possible – through generosity, commitment, or financial contributions. The new rooms are more than just walls – they are a promise for the future.