Our Programmes
Three initiatives, one goal: thriving communities
Wellspring Education Initiative
Improving academic performance in rural schools. To help pupils in underserved rural schools strengthen foundational literacy, numeracy, learning confidence and academic progress.
What we do
- Conduct baseline assessments in reading, writing and mathematics with participating schools.
- Organise targeted remedial sessions, reading clubs and mathematics activities.
- Provide appropriate books, exercise materials and classroom learning aids based on identified needs.
- Work with teachers to share practical resources and approaches for supporting pupils at different learning levels.
- Engage parents and caregivers in simple ways to encourage reading and learning at home.
- Review pupil progress regularly and adjust support based on assessment results.
Pilot model
| Initial reach | A pilot involving around 3 schools and 150 pupils; final numbers depend on needs assessment and available resources. |
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| Timeframe | One academic year, with progress reviews during the year. |
| Potential partners | School leadership, teachers, parents, education authorities, local businesses and education-focused donors. |
How progress may be measured
Changes in literacy and numeracy assessment scores; attendance and participation; the proportion of pupils meeting agreed learning targets; and the number of teachers and pupils receiving support. Baseline data will be collected before setting final targets.
Wellspring Safe Water Initiative
Improving access to safe and reliable water in rural Ghana. To support rural communities to access safe, reliable water through appropriate infrastructure, water-quality checks and locally sustainable management arrangements.
What we do
- Consult communities and assess existing water sources, reliability, accessibility and priority needs.
- Work with qualified technical partners to determine whether a water point should be repaired, rehabilitated or newly developed.
- Arrange water-quality testing before a source is commissioned and at agreed intervals afterwards.
- Support the formation or strengthening of community water management committees.
- Train local caretakers in routine checks, fault reporting and basic maintenance procedures.
- Agree on a transparent plan for maintenance, repairs and community feedback before project handover.
A sustainability-first model
The Foundation will seek to measure success by reliable access and safe water over time, not simply by the number of water points installed.
Pilot model
| Initial reach | One or two communities, selected after a needs and technical assessment. |
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| Key partners | Community leaders, district authorities, qualified water engineers, water-quality testing providers and relevant water-sector agencies. |
| Core safeguards | Technical review, water-quality testing, clear maintenance responsibility, transparent procurement and community consultation. |
How progress may be measured
People gaining access to a verified safe source; functionality at 6- and 12-month checks; water-quality results; repair response times; and whether agreed maintenance arrangements remain active.
Wellspring Women’s Skills Initiative
Apprenticeships that create pathways to income. To support young women, especially those facing financial barriers, to acquire marketable vocational skills and move toward decent work, self-employment and greater economic independence.
What we do
- Consult young women, local employers, master craft workers and training providers to identify in-demand trades.
- Select participants through transparent eligibility criteria and a fair application process.
- Arrange placements with qualified and appropriate apprenticeship hosts.
- Provide agreed support for training fees, materials, transport or essential starter tools where resources allow.
- Offer complementary learning in financial literacy, customer care, pricing, recordkeeping and basic business planning.
- Connect graduates with mentors, job opportunities, business networks and relevant enterprise support.
Potential training areas
Dressmaking and garment production; hairdressing and beauty services; catering and food processing; digital and office skills; and other locally demanded trades identified through market assessment.
Pilot model
| Initial reach | Around 20 young women, subject to funding and availability of suitable apprenticeship placements. |
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| Timeframe | Approximately 6–12 months depending on the trade, training plan and competency requirements. |
| Potential partners | Master craft workers, vocational training providers, CTVET-related institutions, employers, women's groups and business sponsors. |
How progress may be measured
Enrolment and completion; demonstrated practical competencies; employment or business start-up after training; income outcomes where participants consent to share them; and follow-up at six months after graduation.