The Heritage Academy School, launched by the D.K. Akowuah Memorial Foundation, emerged as a beacon of hope for children in Boabeng and surrounding communities (Fiema, Akrudwa, Bonte), where access to quality education was nearly non-existent. In these rural settings, children often walked long distances to overcrowded or under-resourced schools — or worse, received no formal education at all.

Founded on the principle that “no child should be denied education because of geography or poverty,” the school was envisioned as a locally-rooted, globally-minded institution. It started modestly, with community members volunteering to teach children up to kindergarten 2. As enrolment increased and demand grew, the Foundation formalized the initiative, bringing in qualified educators and constructing dedicated classrooms.

The school’s current classrooms are 70% complete, with dedicated spaces for a science lab, library, and ICT lab, each nearing completion. The school employs 6 non-teaching staff and 13 dedicated teachers, trained to deliver a holistic curriculum that includes: Core subjects (Math, English, Science), moral education, life skills, and arts and sports.

Teachers are paid through a community-backed allowance system, originally funded by a group of local philanthropists and now supported by foundation-run agricultural projects.

The school currently serves 130 children from four communities. A 22-seater school bus provides daily transportation, drastically reducing dropout risk for children previously walking long distances.

A flexible payment model — including a “work-for-education” initiative — allows parents to contribute labor (especially in foundation-run farms) in lieu of tuition.

The school provides regular teacher training workshops ensure quality instruction. Plans are in place to expand up to Basic 6, and eventually offer Junior High School education. Digital learning integration is in development, pending completion of the ICT lab.