Ghana
Ghana
University of Dreams employees and alumni traveled to Ghana, Africa, on August 27, 2007, to help create a job center and to establish the campaign headquarters for social activist Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah. During this 10-day experience, they helped to address one of the largest epidemics facing Ghana – unemployment. The goal of their trip was to connect with the members of the community and assist the Ghanaians in realizing their dreams.
University of Dreams purchased a 200-square-foot shipping container, which was shipped to Ghana on June 1. The container included a $35,000 donation of denim clothing from Wrangler Jeans, as well as $20,000 worth of laptop computers and $5,000 of office supplies donated by University of Dreams. Additionally, the University of Dreams Foundation purchased an assortment of basketballs, playground balls, footballs, air pumps, cones for lining fields, athletic socks, and other athletic gear for children. University of Dreams was successful in setting up a community center with computers to create a job center for Ghanaians.
University of Dreams participants met Emmanuel after hearing him speak at a University of Dreams-sponsored seminar. Emmanuel was born without part of his right leg and overcame his disability, as well as the government of his country, to pursue his dreams. Since riding his bike across Ghana with one leg to show support for the disabled citizens of his country, Emmanuel has met the President of the United States, has been interviewed by Oprah, was presented with the 2005 ESPY Arthur Ashe Courage Award and has been featured in a film called Emmanuel's Gift.
University of Dreams Foundation has made a five year pledge totaling $25,000 to Emmanuel's Foundation. We invite you to learn more about Emmanuel Educational Foundation and Sports Academy (EEFSA).