7-year-old Blessing Asokiyine (centre) with her 6-year-old classmate Klevin Atinga and VSO volunteer Mary Carnable, at Goriko kindergarten in Talensi District, Bolgatanga, Ghana.

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It’s about giving children technical skills and knowledge that can lead to a future outside of poverty.

Paul Jennings, VSO Volunteer teacher, Tanzania.

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