YEAR 6 — 2024
What I Did:
Job + Small Business
Local Partner:
Project Okurase
The Initiative
How I Decided to Support a Student in Ghana
In 10th grade, I wanted Bag of Joy to grow beyond just local giving. I continued working as a junior admin and running my small business making custom cups and coasters. This year, I chose to use part of what I earned to support Project Okurase, an organization helping children get an education in Ghana.
Action Taken
How I Helped a Student Through Project Okurase
With the money I earned, I funded a full year of education and meals for a young student named Florence at Nkabom Montessori School. Knowing that my work could help cover her tuition, school supplies, and daily meals made every hour I worked and every cup I made feel even more meaningful.
Our Partner
How Project Okurase Supported the Impact
Project Okurase made it easy to understand exactly how my contribution was helping. They shared updates on Florence and how the funds supported her learning materials, school meals, and classroom experiences. It felt special to know I was helping a child learn and grow all the way across the world.
My JoyStory
The Feeling of Helping Someone Far Away
Supporting Florence this year gave me a new kind of feeling. Even though she lives in a different country, it still felt like my work mattered to her life. It felt powerful to know that something I earned here could help someone learn, eat, and feel supported somewhere else. That feeling made me want to keep expanding how Bag of Joy gives back—both locally and globally.