A community garden: a volunteer-led effort in Accra

For five years the neighborhood has asked for a community garden. This year a group of 10 volunteers, including two retired carpenters, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Baobab health centre yard, but no funding. We have received donated a pump, and the remaining cost is $400. It will serve about 139 people, including children, seniors and people with disabilities. We'll hold a build day in October and everyone is invited. We're a small team, and every dollar will be spent in the open - I'll post receipts and progress photos. All purchases will be made by two volunteers and logged publicly. Surplus funds will go to maintenance. Where the $400 goes: • Materials: $290 • Permits and inspections: $55 • Safety equipment and signage: $25 • Tools hire and delivery: $30 With deep gratitude, Abena