Nyame Do means "God's Love"
The beginning
It all started with an idea, from three people in Iowa, to raise money to build a women's center in Asikuma, Ghana.
Found the perfect spot
The perfect spot was found to build the women's center on. Graciously, the land was donated, making this project fall right into place. The land was donated by the Chief of the village. It was the best case scenario because it was on the same grounds as Acts2 Collective's Children's Center and school.
Broke ground
The funds were raised from an auction and outside donors, and the reality of the center began to take place. Nyame Do would become the official name of the center at this point. Nyame Do means "God's love" in twi, the native language of the village.
Building done!
January 21st, 2017 the women's center was completed. The inauguration ceremony was held, along with the ribbon cutting.
Instructors
A set of instructors were hired to provide the education for the women who would be attending the training school.
20 women were chosen to participate
This multi-functioning building is home to twenty women who are given a two year curriculum in which they are taught the trade of sewing.
Providing them with life long skills
The two year curriculum allows the women the ability to receive government certification in these skills which endorses them to work anywhere in Ghana, thus providing for themselves and their children.
This was a huge event in the history of the women's center. The inauguration brought many people from the village to the center in Ghana. There was native music and dancing. Along with the celebration a ribbon cutting ceremony took place to show the significance of the building opening.
First Graduating Class
In May 2019, we celebrated our FIRST graduating class from Nyame Do! Founders, Ruth and Brenda were able to join in the celebration. We are so proud of this first class!
Second Graduating Class
In November 2023, we celebrated our
SECOND graduating class from Nyame Do! Brenda was able to join in the celebration and pass out sewing machines to each graduate to continue their sewing journey. We can't wait to see all they will do when they leave Nyame Do!