📖 Lighting the torch of learning in Old Tafo: The Nana Asantewaa Library and Educational Videos Center

🌍 A vision rooted in heritage, built for the future

In the historic town of Old Tafo, Kumasi, a beacon of education stands tall — The Nana Asantewaa Library and Educational Videos Center. Inspired by the iconic Yaa Asantewaa, a fearless warrior queen and symbol of empowerment, this library is more than just a building filled with books. It is a community anchor, a center for free education, and a life-changing initiative launched by Nana Akwasi Dabankah Jumfuoh, a Ghanaian based in Chicago, USA.

“This is my little contribution to Ghana’s educational and economic development,” Nana Akwasi explains. “I call it the PROJECT — a mission to uplift, educate, and empower.”

📸 A library in action: Founder becomes the first teacher

Photos from the center show Nana Akwasi himself, dressed in traditional attire, actively teaching Math, Science, English, French, Spanish, and even Latin to local schoolchildren. In another scene, he is seen facilitating writing classes, patiently engaging each student. The vibrant interior of the library glows with promise — clean, modern, and stocked with books that few children in the region have ever had access to.

“I taught nurses and elementary school children free of charge,” Nana Akwasi shared. “They deserve access to world-class education, regardless of their background.”

🩺 Teaching the unconventional: Math & Research for Nursing Students

The library isn’t just for children. In a groundbreaking and non-conventional move, the center has hosted nursing students from Agona Asamang Nursing Training School, providing free instruction in Mathematics, Statistics, and Research Methods — essential skills for modern healthcare professionals.

“This is what we mean by a multi-purpose library,” Nana Akwasi proudly says. “We are building a smarter, healthier Ghana — starting here in Ashanti.”

💻 A beautiful library without a single computer

Despite the progress, one painful reality remains: the library has no computers. “Not even a single laptop,” says Nana Akwasi. “The structure is there. The books are there. The passion is there. But the digital tools are missing.”

With the goal of turning the center into a fully digital, multimedia learning hub, Nana Akwasi is appealing to philanthropists, corporate donors, and international development partners.

“I need your help,” he pleads. “The children are not using this beautiful library to its full potential because they lack access to the very tools the modern world requires.”

🧭 The “PROJECT”: Building Legacy, One Child at a Time

At the heart of Nana Akwasi’s mission lies something deeper than just building a facility. He calls it “the PROJECT” — a long-term educational vision that includes:

• Expanding the library into a digital resource hub
• Hosting multimedia educational video sessions
• Offering structured classes aligned with Ghana’s curriculum
• Creating outreach programs for surrounding rural communities

“It’s not just about books,” he adds. “It’s about giving Ghana’s children the tools to think, create, innovate, and lead.”

📢 Call for Partnership: How you can help

Whether you’re in Corporate Ghana, part of an NGO in the UK, USA, or China, or a private donor looking to leave a legacy, you can play a role in expanding this bold initiative.

💼 Priority Needs Include:

• Laptops and Desktop Computers
• Projectors and Smart Boards
• Internet Connectivity Infrastructure
• Digital Educational Subscriptions
• Volunteer Teachers and Trainers

🏆 Recognition for donors includes:

• Naming opportunities (classrooms, digital labs)
• Donor plaques and global recognition
• Reports and impact tracking
• Direct engagement with students and staff

🙏 A message from Nana Akwasi Dabankah Jumfuoh

“I built this with my personal savings, not to boast, but to remind us that we all have a role to play. I’m asking you — wherever you are, whatever your capacity — help me take the Nana Asantewaa Library from good to great. Let’s light the way for the next generation.”

📞 Contact & Support Details

To donate or partner with the library:

🇬🇭 Ghana: +233 599896099
🇺🇸 USA: +1 (312) 610-3485
📧 Email: jerryjohnakornor@yahoo.com

E-Mail: dunbardiva @comcast.net

“Education is not a privilege — it is a right. Let’s make it accessible to every child in Ghana.”