Just over a decade is all that remains to stop irreversible damage from climate change, according to a recent high level meeting convened by the UN General Assembly, in which world leaders were urged to take ambitious and urgent action to address what is increasingly seen as a global emergency. […]
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New machine will improve diagnosis for clinic in Egypt
A project to provide a medical analyser for a clinic in Egypt has been successfully implemented. Trials of the lab machine purchased for the Al Rashad charity clinic (pictured) have been carried out on the first sixty people. The machine can test samples from 60 individuals for 40 different conditions […]
Promoting a fit and healthy lifestyle
Sampson Kwawukumey has his own amazing Blue Skies story. He advanced from starting as a factory hand to being the keep fit instructor and occupational health and safety officer at the juice factory. The keep fit club is open to everyone around Dobro, where Blue Skies Ghana is located. The […]
The Foundation as a catalyst for change
Alfred is the village elder in Akraman. Proud to be living in a very active community, he tells the story of how one successful project made another. It was Mr. Mantey, his friend and relative, who brought the needs of the community to the attention of the Blue Skies foundation. […]
Supporting education in South Africa
At Balfour Primary School in South Africa, the Blue Skies Foundation is helping to fill a gap, says Mr. Pole, principle of the school. The government is supporting the school with food through its school feeding programme. However, in the past many children remained hungry and the food was wasted, […]
Changing the perception of farming
Proud winner of the 2018 School Farm Competition, Gloria Efum is a teacher that had never previously farmed. But with hard work, commitment and optimism, she managed to overcome the prejudices of teachers and students, who thought that agriculture was just a distraction. A group of 3 teachers and 30 […]
Giving confidence. Taking responsibility.
For me, the Foundation’s biggest impact is how it changed so many lives in Dobro, where I live.” Victoria Asante is a Production Manager at the Blue Skies factory in Ghana. She has had an exceptional career at Blue Skies, starting as a casual member of staff in fresh-cut production […]
Discovering the future of agriculture
The Blue Skies Foundation is growing and so is its staff. Victoria Asamoah has been overseeing the School Farm Competition since 2018. She has a long-term perspective. Her vision is to make the agricultural sector attractive for young people. This is only possible, when the misconception of farming changes: Farming […]
Building relationships with farmers
Godfred Alimo’s passion is agriculture. He is an award winning mango and fish farmer, who moved from Accra to the countryside to kick-start his career in agriculture and develop something for his children. Starting with 15 acres, the steadily growing demand for mango and valuable advice by the Blue Skies […]
Providing toilets that save lives
Alistair’s passion is to see people’s lives change for the better. Initially employed in quality assurance at Blue Skies, he has been responsible for the Foundation in Ghana since the beginning. “The Foundation gave me the platform to reach out to more people and to drive to my passion.” Alistair […]