Village by Village - Eradicating Poverty in Ghana, One Village at a Time
In partnership with Village by Village
The Noble Caledonia Charitable Trust (NCCT) has partnered with Village by Village, a charity dedicated to reducing the needless suffering and deaths of children living in poverty in remote rural African communities.
Since 2006, the organisation has made a tangible impact — building 18 schools and preschools, 56 wells, and 6 health clinics — transforming opportunities for thousands of families.
Little Steps, Big Futures Initiative
In Ghana, rural preschool enrolment rates stand at just 43% (UNICEF, 2020), compared with 94% in Europe. This disparity highlights the urgent need for targeted investment in early childhood education.
“The first five years of life are critical for brain development. Access to early education has the potential to profoundly alter the course of a child's life.”
Early childhood education represents a vital pathway to improved long-term outcomes. In the remote villages of Ghana’s Eastern Region, children under five often lack access to structured learning and play environments.
Socioeconomic challenges and traditional norms can lead to education being undervalued, perpetuating a cycle where school attendance becomes the exception rather than the rule.
The Little Steps, Big Futures initiative addresses this by establishing local crèches and preschools managed by respected community members — supporting both children’s development and parental engagement with education.
Creating Lasting Change
Research shows that early education significantly increases the likelihood that children remain in school, achieve academically, and avoid poverty later in life.
By equipping parents with an understanding of education’s value and providing children with foundational skills from an early age, this initiative aims to drive lasting, generational change.
With your support, Village by Village can employ trained local staff, deliver essential classroom resources, and provide a safe, nurturing learning environment for young children.
£334
Provides one child with a full year of early years education in a rural village.
Daily Impact
Includes a healthy meal, educational toys, and a safe learning environment.
Community Support
Funds trained teaching staff and strengthens local education infrastructure.
With the MS Hebridean Sky sailing along the West Coast of Africa in 2025 and 2026, NCCT has committed £3,340 to support 10 children. With your help, we can extend this impact even further.
How to Contribute
If you would like to support this project, you can donate online:
Donate OnlineAlternatively, if you would prefer to make a donation by cheque, please make it payable to ‘NCCT’ and send it to:
2 Chester Close
London, SW1X 7BE
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