Raising Grasscutter
Students at the Bishop
Forson School will soon be learning how to raise a small animal in
the guinea pig and porcupine family called 'grasscutter'. The
children all know this animal, because it is an important protein source
in Ghana. Unfortunately, the animal is often hunted illegally and through
dangerous means. Hunting
grasscutter poses serious environmental problems, as grasslands are set
on fire to drive the animals out. These
fires can get out of control and also burn homes and do other damage.
Raising grasscutter at the school will prove educational and also provide food for the children. As the program grows, it may become a sustainable income source for the school.
Through targeted fundraising, Pagus:Africa is providing start-up funds and oversight for this exciting project.
Do kids at your school want to see how they can help make a difference in Africa? Contact us to talk about this and other important projects they can be part of.
Our mission is to strengthen poor rural communities in Ghana, W. Africa through targeted projects in education, health and poverty reduction. We believe the most effective ways to facilitate long term sustainable change is through education of children and through direct help and advice to local responsible non-profit organizations. We seek to empower communities to improve their schools, water sources and health conditions.
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