About REAP
Fifteen years ago, REAP began with a simple but urgent mission: to ensure that girls in Ghana could attend school. Too often, when resources were scarce, families were forced to choose a son’s education over a daughter’s. By covering the cost of uniforms, books, and school fees, REAP opened the classroom doors to girls who otherwise would have been left behind.
Over time, our work grew. While we remain deeply committed to supporting girls, we now extend opportunities to boys as well — because every child deserves the chance to learn. Today, REAP expands access to education from primary school through college and facilitates participation in hands-on STEM programs that empower students to tackle community challenges with sustainable, locally-driven solutions.
Education is more than learning; it is the pathway to opportunity, innovation, and breaking the cycle of poverty for generations to come.
Founded as CPAS
CPAS was originally launched in Ghana to support local economic development. Early beneficiaries went on to play key roles in REAP’s future educational programs.
Rebranded as REAP
REAP transitioned from microfinance to education. By 2019, the organization starting bringing sponsorships, STEM programs, and community-driven support together under one mission.
STEM Program Growth
Expanded STEM clubs to seven schools, introduced teacher stipends, and began home visits to strengthen family engagement and outreach to elementary and junior high students.
National Recognition
Opened a dedicated STEM Center with hands-on experiments, weekend learning, and teacher training, gaining national recognition from the Minister of Education through a student STEM competition.
Meet Our Leadership Team
REAP pairs locally rooted leadership with deep educational expertise—led on the ground in Nsawam by Executive Director Christian Sackey‑Acquah and guided by founder Priscilla Jeffery. Together, they expand access to education and connect students to hands‑on STEM that advances community-driven solutions.
Priscilla Jeffery
Founder
About Priscilla
Priscilla is a lifelong educator whose career spans decades of teaching across rural, suburban, and urban schools in the United States. She was educated at Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, known for its emphasis on equity, child-centered learning, and community partnership, and she holds a Master’s in Community Economic Development.
Her training and experience shaped a clear vision for REAP: that education must be inclusive, community-rooted, and a catalyst for lasting opportunity.
- Equity-driven educational design
- Teacher training and classroom practice
- Linking education with community and economic development
- Governance, donor relations, and strategic direction
Christian Sackey-Acquah
Executive Director
About Christian
Christian Sackey-Acquah leads REAP’s work in Nsawam, Ghana, bringing both academic expertise and practical nonprofit leadership. He holds a Master’s in Communication from the University of Ghana and has extensive experience managing educational programs and community-based initiatives.
His leadership spans STEM teacher training, program development, and nonprofit operations, ensuring that REAP’s work reflects community priorities while maintaining accountability and long-term sustainability. By strengthening teachers, engaging families, and building partnerships with local leaders, Christian drives programs that equip students to address challenges with meaningful, lasting solutions.
- Educational program design and nonprofit management
- STEM teacher training and curriculum support
- Community partnerships with schools and families
- Monitoring and evaluation of program outcomes
- Strategic resource and budget management
