Alma Mater Education
A Thriving Centre for Sustainable Futures
Alma Mater Education built and manages Wioso Senior High School in rural Ghana. We combine academic rigour, sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and life-changing international volunteer placements to empower 500 rural students every year, with capacity for up to 600.
500
Students currently enrolled at Wioso SHS (more than 50% girls)
98.4%
WASSCE pass rate, most recent result
100%
On-site solar and farm self-sufficiency target
10+
Years of community impact in the Ashanti Region
Built and managed by Alma Mater Education
A Model for Sustainable Secondary Education in Rural Ghana
Located in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region, Wioso Senior High School provides high-quality secondary education to young people from low-income, agricultural families.
By integrating academic study with on-site organic farming, renewable energy, clean water infrastructure, and holistic youth mentorship, we eliminate the barriers that traditionally prevent rural students, especially girls, from finishing school.
Holistic impact framework
How We Build a Thriving Centre for Sustainable Futures
Academic Excellence & STEM
Delivering accredited secondary education, digital literacy, and WASSCE exam preparation to ensure graduates access tertiary and career paths.
Sustainable Agriculture & Farm Enterprise
Operating our on-site organic farm to feed students nutritious meals and generate commercial enterprise revenue for long-term self-sufficiency.
Health, Dignity & WASH Infrastructure
Providing clean water harvesting, modern hygienic washrooms, and health education so no student misses school due to preventable illness.
Girls' Empowerment & Community Leadership
Guaranteeing equal access, menstrual dignity resources, dedicated female boarding facilities, and leadership mentorship for young women.
Climate Resilience & Renewable Energy
Powering campus classrooms and computer labs through solar energy and embedding environmental stewardship into daily student life.
Make a direct impact
Volunteer at Wioso Senior High School
Join us in Ghana for an immersive volunteer placement. Work alongside local Ghanaian educators, support student development, gain international development experience, and live in the heart of the Ashanti Region.
- Academic & ICT mentorship: classroom assistance, computer lab support, and exam prep.
- Organic agriculture & farm development: hands-on work on our sustainable campus farm.
- Sports, health & girls' empowerment: workshop delivery, sports coaching, and life skills.
- Infrastructure & sustainability: renewable energy, WASH, and eco-projects.
“Volunteering at Wioso SHS wasn't just about sharing skills. It was about becoming part of a community dedicated to building sustainable futures.”
Direct support needed
Active Capital Pipeline
100% of donations made to these capital projects go directly toward physical infrastructure and educational assets at Wioso SHS.
New Classrooms
Construction of Classroom Block Extensions A & B at Wioso Senior High School. These extensions will be built above the existing Block A&B ground floor classrooms and offices and provide 11 new classrooms with additional rooms for counselling, staff and wash facilities. The ground floor was completed with the structural planning to allow extensions on the upper floor, but we will employ a structural engineer to oversee the safe planning for the extensions.
£0 (GHS 0 · €0) raised of £370,000 (GHS 5,727,600 · €434,750)
Water Security & Sanitation
Install a 10,000 litre rainwater harvesting system and complete porcelain washroom upgrades. Direct health, dignity, and water security for 270+ female boarders.
£0 (GHS 0 · €0) raised of £5,836 (GHS 90,341 · €6,857)
Sustainable Futures Centre
Over the next decade, AME intends to deepen its role as a rural education and pathways hub, helping students move from school into vocational training, employment and community leadership. Our central capital priority is to build a multi-purpose Sustainable Futures Centre, including accommodation, featuring: Spaces for music, creative arts, student counselling, staff workshops and practical vocational training (such as sewing reusable sanitary pads). Integrated practical learning environments that connect with our 14-acre working farm and sustainable enterprise projects. Dedicated accommodation to expand our school partnerships (we are currently building our first formal partnership with Alleyn’s school), gap-year placements, and volunteer exchange programmes for young people aged 16 to 25. Having on-site lodging would allow young people from partner schools and universities to travel to Ghana, experience the culture, learn, share skills, raise funds, and bring immense joy to our campus. Emergency accommodation for staff or visitors. Potential accommodation to host external groups when not in use by school volunteers, generating recurring earned income to support school running costs in the long term.
£0 (GHS 0 · €0) raised of £74,976 (GHS 1,160,628 · €88,097)
Support Alma Mater Education Today
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