The latest news about our students and graduates, annual auction, new applicants, and more!
Their aggregates are based on the exit examination all Junior High School students take as a method for determining qualification for High School Placement. It is mostly a measure of how well they can memorize the material they have studied in Junior High School. The lower the score, the better the score. They are tested […]
It is that time of year again. We have selected seventeen new Anansi students who are now beginning school. Here are their names, photos and what they wrote about themselves on their Anansi Applications. Thank you to all sponsors! Michael Abaidoo Junior, Sponsors – Becky Bay and Leigh McDonnell I want to be given the scholarship from […]
Anansi Education is pleased to offer the Anansi Abura House Volunteer Resident Position. Anansi Education is a non-profit organization founded in 2005 to provide scholarships to underprivileged Ghanaian youth to attend high school. While most Anansi students live in school residence halls, we also operate one private apartment that houses eight girls attending University Practice […]
On April 5th an impressive community gathered in Portland, Oregon at the invitation of two long time supporters of Anansi, Pam Crow and Gaby Donnell. The friends came to learn about our organization, to hear poetry read and to raise funds for our cause. Ellen Goldberg, a published poet, also donated her time and one […]
Our annual auction features a wide collection of beautiful African art. Many auction attendees have bought great pieces at previous auctions that work wonderfully in their homes. We’ve collected some photos from different homes to highlight the many ways these artworks can be incorporated into your home. Here are two examples of African fabrics which […]
Written by Anansi sponsor, Crystal Atkinson October 11, 2014 will forever mark a momentous occasion for me. It was the day I got to finally meet two young women, Leticia, who has graduated high school, and Elizabeth who just began her senior year. I had the pleasure of sponsoring Leticia through four years of high […]
At last count we had eighty-four applications for the eighteen scholarships Anansi has to offer at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year. Our selection criteria is based on three things: 1) Academic Performance: Applicants must qualify for admittance to a government high school. In Ghana, this qualification is based on an exam taken during […]
This year’s auction features a variety of wonderful pieces, and we’re happy to share a preview of some of them here. This selection shows art that will be featured in the live and silent auctions. Check back in a few weeks for a full catalogue! Fanti Fertility Dolls, 9 ½” tall To ensure that any […]
West African Art Auction to Benefit Ghanaian High School Students FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2015 Contacts: Kathryn Roe Director, Anansi Education roekathryn@gmail.com or 360-305-8342 Alisa Formway Roe Assistant Director (US), Anansi Education roescity@gmail.com or 503-286-7562 Seattle, Washington — Anansi Education has announced its 11th annual dinner and auction of West African art for the […]