CURRENT & UPCOMING PROGRAMMING

When you donate to Accra Literacy, you contribute to our mission of advancing literacy & storytelling via the programs below. Your support makes the difference.

  • AccraLit Read-A-Loud Digital Series

    This is Accra Literacy's current digital initiative where we read aloud and share analysis of various writings (of various genres and age groups) with the general public to promote the love of reading & critical thinking

    Launched (2024)

  • Literacy & Storytelling book Giveaway (NYC)

    In this current program, we provide children, teens, and adults with books and other basic resources to support their journey of literacy and storytelling advancement

    Launched (2024)

  • College/Job Readiness Program

    Workshops that prepare both high school students and adults for college and jobs by teaching them how to write impactful college essays, craft professional resumes, and deliver effective elevator pitches

    Currently in Progress

  • Period Poverty Study

    Accra Literacy aims to explore the correlation between access to continuous menstrual hygiene resources and improvement in girls' education. Participants will be provided menstrual hygiene products (e.g. pads, hot water bottles for cramps, etc.) and a menstrual health toolkit developed by Accra Literacy.

    Coming Soon

  • Annual Community Immersion Program for Literacy Advancement (Ghana)

    An annual community-based program that immerses students in literacy and health activities highlighting the intersection between education and health (i.e. Period poverty)

    Launched (2024)

  • Writing and Reading Workshops for Young Students

    Interactive sessions where young students develop their writing skills, learn narrative techniques, and explore various genres

    Coming Soon

  • Accra Literacy Library and Resource Center

    An upcoming space dedicated to providing access to a wide range of books and educational resources for underserved children and youth in Accra, Ghana

    Coming Soon (2025)

  • Accra Literacy Read a Book, Share your Take Station

    An incoming initiative encouraging community members of all ages to read books and share their insights and reviews, promoting a love for reading and critical thinking

    Coming Soon

  • Adult Creative Writing Workshops

    This is a future program that seeks to provide creative writing workshops taught by diverse writers, to adults who are keen on learning/improving their creative writing skills

    Coming Soon (2025)

  • Emerging Writer Publication Program

    This future program is a part of Accra Literacy’s publication program that seeks to provide writers an opportunity/space to publish their work in future our literary magazine

    Coming Soon