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BRIDGE-TO-AFRICA CONNECTION 2024 Igniting Leadership in African Youth!


As we embark on this transformative journey, our 2024 plan is driven by the pillars of Education, Determination, and Fortitude, echoing the heartbeat of our theme: Shifting Lives Despite Circumstances.

šŸ“š *Education:* Leadership calendars will captivate the dynamic minds aged 8 to 18, offering a month-by-month exploration of knowledge, unlocking the full potential of our young leaders.

šŸ’Ŗ *Determination:* Through mentorship programs, workshops, and hands-on experiences, we’ll fuel the determination of our youth. They’ll learn that obstacles are stepping stones to success, and setbacks are setups for comebacks.

šŸŒŸ *Fortitude:* Our guidance will instill fortitude and resilience, empowering African children to face adversity with courage. Our programs will transform challenges into opportunities for growth.

šŸŽ‰ The impact extends beyond education! BTAC proudly supports a network of nine schools, becoming beacons of hope. Three libraries offer portals to every child. Two feeding programs, nourishing bodies and dreams, recognize the power of a well-fed mind.

In the heart of FeyaĆÆse, BTAC’s clinic is a symbol of our holistic development commitment, ensuring every child has access to essential healthcare.

šŸ”„āœØ Join us in 2024 as BTAC amplifies our impact, lighting the path to leadership, one school, one library, one meal, and one healthy child at a time. Together, we are the BRIDGE-TO-AFRICA CONNECTION, creating a storm of positiveĀ change!Ā 

“I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me.”

Kwame Nkrumah

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RENOVATION PROGRESS at Feyiase R/C Primary School ā€œAā€


In August 2024, Dr. Yvonne Reid, a member of the BTAC Circle of Friends, witnessed a video showing children fleeing from the classrooms during rainfall. Dr. Reid took immediate action by contributing funds to initiate the building renovations. The objective was to have the building ready for the children to use when the school reopened in September 2024 for the new academic year. The photos demonstrate the successful Phase 1 completion of the mission, allowing the students to utilize the renovated building. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Yvonne Reid for positively impacting the lives ofĀ theseĀ children.

Feyiase R/C Primary School “A” is facing significant challenges with its 4-classroom block


which has deteriorated due to a lack of maintenance and the building’s age. Over the past two years, heavy rainfall has caused chaos, forcing children to flee from the classrooms. In many instances, the entire school has had to shut down, disrupting the students’ learning and sending them home prematurely. For a visual representation of the current state of the building, these pictures tell the story.

Akwaaba to October!


October 2024 is here, and at Bridge-To-Africa Connection (BTAC), weā€™re ready for a new season of Unbounded Change. Weā€™re focusing on three powerful pillars: Personal Change, Physical Change, and Environmental Changeā€”and we need to shift our mindset to grow in all areas. Hereā€™s how:

1. Personal Change ā€“ This is about looking within and growing as individuals. We must learn from our past and adapt to our future. As the Akan proverb goes: “Woforo dua pa a, na yepia wo”ā€”When you climb a good tree, you are given a push. Letā€™s make sure the trees we climb are the right ones, aligned with purpose and vision.

2. Physical Change ā€“ Our bodies are our vessels. Itā€™s time we invest in them. From taking care of our health to practicing self-discipline, this pillar reminds us that change begins with action. We canā€™t make strides if we donā€™t have the strength to move.

3. Environmental Change ā€“ The world around us shapes us, but we also shape it. Whether it’s protecting our land or uplifting our community

Kofi Atta Annan


Kofi Atta Annan was born April 8, 1938, into an elite family in Kumasi, Ghana, the son of a provincial governor and grandson of two tribal chiefs.

He shared his middle name Atta ā€” ā€œtwinā€ in Ghanaā€™s Akan language ā€” with a twin sister, Efua. He became fluent in English, French and several African languages, attending an elite boarding school and the University of Science and Technology in Kumasi. He finished his undergraduate work in economics at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1961. From there he went to Geneva, where he began his graduate studies in international affairs and launched his U.N. career.

Bridge-To-Africa Connection is extremely excited to Start our Ashay University Program


We meet on Fridays and work with over 150 Youth in Kumasi Ghana, teaching many principles on Leadership , African History and Much More. 2023 Theme is ” AFRICAN ROSES BLOOMING WITH OPTIMISM “

The Nkonsonkonson symbol


depicts two links in a chain. Nkonsonkonson represents unity, community, and the strength that comes from each.

WODE MAYA’S Picture Painted On A Wall In Ghana


BTAC have adopted 8 Villages/Towns in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. We provide Scholarships and funding to help over 294 Children in the Ashanti Region. We focus on the academic and social well being of the children so at times we find ourselves supporting the entire family just to ensure that the child can go to school. Most of the parents / guardians are hand laborers, petty traders and hawkers making less than $2 per day.

BTAC Sponsoring 100 Less Privileged Kids To School With $10,000!

WODA MAYA visits BTAC

An African Diasporans Journey to Impact the Lives of hundreds of Children’s Lives in Ghana. Medaase Madam Mama Dawn Sutherland

WODA MAYA visits BTAC

ELEVATION TOURS


Cut adventurously across Ghana by starting from Accra and driving up to the Aburi Botanical Gardens and moving through nature sites on the Akuapem Mountains, moving on to Kumasi in the Ashanti Region to visit the royal palace of the Asantehene and the royal adinkra and kente weavers and sellers, the woodcarvers and artisans; then finishing up with a trip to the forts and castles of Elmina and Cape Coast as well as the last slave bathing point of Assin Manso and a Canopy walk experience.

It draws a triangle, but the experiences, sights and sounds you will enjoy on this trip is going to be a full circle of unforgettable memories.Ā  For detailed itineray

Thankfulness
To all our Circle of Friends we are extremely excited to support @hellonanadolls


2021 Holiday Season for our children will be phenomenal as we work hard to try and get dolls for our little girls

Donate towards purchasing a doll for a šŸ‡¬šŸ‡­Princess

International Womens Month
Is truly show us African Queens
Thanks @fuseodg for this line of dolls.

Founded by Afrobeats Superstar Fuse ODG, Nana Dolls is on a mission to champion the beauty of Africa and promote self-love, especially in young children.

Children are highly influenced by the world around them, and so it is our job to make sure we give them the best foundation to build on, teaching them to love themselves and be proud of who they are.

What better way to instill this ā€˜self-loveā€™ than through their favorite toys.

Nana Dolls have made it their goal to inspire children to love and take pride in their heritage in a world that makes it hard to do so at times, educating and empowering them through Nana Dolls and their stories.

“The dolls are inspired by historical African figures; brave and courageous women who did something extraordinary. It is vital for our children and future generations to know about these powerful women in history”

Our Mission

Bridge-To-Africa Connection Inc. (“BTAC”) is a U.S.A non-profitĀ 501(c)(3)Ā  organization dedicated to the belief that healthier women and children mean stronger societies. Investments in the healthĀ and empowerment of women and children are investments in the social and economic development of the communities in which they live.

The key philosophy is: Impacting one woman will impact her entire family. The family will impact the village, thereby building the bridge to an enriching, healthy society.

Sponsor One Child at a Time

Starbucks Coffee for two?

A pair of sneakers off the discount rack?

But did you know that $100 could literally be a life-changing investment?

These are not dramatic words for theatrical appeal. These are words of truth.

Your $100 could go far in helping those who are the most vulnerable and in need ā€“ the beautiful children in Ghana, West Africa.

Our Philosophy

The key philosophy is: Impacting one woman will impact her entire family. The family will impact the village, thereby building the bridge to an enriching, healthy society. We would like to improve the quality of life for women and teach school age children the value of good nutrition and physical activity. We are passionate and committed to making a difference by challenging the status quo to change lives, one person at a time. The women and children we help can then make a difference in the lives of their families and society.

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