our goal

The project objective of the Nongre Austria team is the construction of a cultural center in Bolgatanga, a city with about 80,000 inhabitants in the extreme north of Ghana, where children and young people are cared for after school. The organization NONGRE has been active in Bolgatanga for many years and manages to steer the future of children and young people in a positive direction with very few resources. Since a research stay of representatives of the Vienna University of Technology in Ghana, there is a long-standing relationship with this organization. After the organization's makeshift shelter collapsed during a storm a year ago, there is an urgent need to build a solid, secure roof over the heads of the children and young people. In the course of a diploma project, the plans for this were drawn up and are now being implemented. Two building compounds including annexes will be realized: The first compound consists of a learning center where children receive support with their homework and learning in order to reduce the high school dropout rate. The second compound represents the cultural center with an integrated craft area where children and youth learn practical skills (e.g., weaving baskets and mats) that increase their job opportunities and earning potential. The landscaped outdoor areas are used for recreational activities such as learning traditional dances and songs. At the same time, the areas likewise function as a stage for various cultural performances and are used by the entire community.