The computers have finally arrived and I have pictures to prove that they did, for those who were wondering what happened to them. The computers donated by Concordia College, software donated by Microsoft, shipping donated by books for Africa and the people of Fargo-Moorhead finally reached the shores of Ghana West Africa.
50 computers total were shipped, 24 were delivered to Achimota School, my alma mater; 3 to the University of Ghana for their help with the shipping and the rest to Methodist Girls Secondary School in Mamfe. The pictures from Achimota School show students and my classmates David Asiedu & Gyebi Mensah being presented with the 
computers and software. In Mamfe, it was a whole village affair. They were presented during a yearly festival – very colorful. Present were the chiefs and elders of the village.
computers and software. In Mamfe, it was a whole village affair. They were presented during a yearly festival – very colorful. Present were the chiefs and elders of the village. I hope these will go a really long way to help these two establishments. Ghana’s primary export is Cocoa; we have to find other ways of improving our economy.
I am hoping that with a wide spread use of technology that we will start making some head way.
I am hoping that with a wide spread use of technology that we will start making some head way. 
How awesome will it be if all secondary schools in Ghana have computers and learn how to use them, program them and create software products? The sky will be the limit. I am looking for partners with similar interests, if you want to do such a thing for your country, I will be more than willing to share my contacts at various businesses for you contact and get that process started for your school. Together we will make a difference. It is hard work but it definitely brings a smile on your face when you see pictures like these and you think about the impact that will have on students who really want to learn and are have curious minds.
Thanks again to Meghann Wilkinson Poku, Babs Coler, Trent Niemeier, Ben Martin, Alan Svangstu, Peter Larson, Prince Amattoe. You guys did great. Thanks Microsoft - Looking forward to future partnerships, Concordia College, Books for Africa, Quantum Connections. 
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Well Done! Congratulations to you and all those who helped o make it a reality. I wanted to achieve the very same thing and received about 20 computers from various locations but was unable to despatch them to Ghana because I was scared of the costs and processes. In the end I threw the computers away and that sickened me. The opportunity has come up again but before I get involved, I would appreciate any feedback. I'll bookmark this page and if you can provide any information, that would be great. I'm in the UK though but hopefully, the process is the same.
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