What's happening with AZAR

Latest News - New project in Abodom

In March 2025, AZAR celebrated the completion and dedication of a 13-cubicle toilet block at Abodom Methodist Primary School, Abodom, Ghana. This project addressed a critical need in the school, where the existing facilities were shockingly basic, offering little privacy and poor hygiene. The new toilets have significantly improved cleanliness standards, reduced the risk of illness, and created a cleaner, healthier environment that provides both children and staff with dignity and privacy.

Our next project aims to achieve the same positive impact by constructing an 18-cubicle toilet block to serve two further schools located side by side in the same village of Abodom. This block will include dedicated cubicles for staff and for students with special needs.

Once construction begins, the project is expected to be completed within three months. We see this as an important step forward for these schools, and we are eager to get started. However, we still need to raise the remaining funds, and we are working on our fundraising strategy in the lead-up to Christmas — so watch this space!

If you are able to support us, we would be truly delighted.

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A huge thank you to all our supporters

Dear Friends,

As we reflect on the great progress AZAR has made over the last 20 years, we are filled with gratitude for the unwavering support of our regular donors. Your financial contributions and heartfelt prayers have been instrumental in bringing boreholes, clean drinking water and modern toilet facilities to schools in Ghana, providing water and classroom facilities in Tanzania, and empowering school communities to thrive. None of this would have been possible without your generosity and steadfast encouragement.

As we approach Christmas and 2026, we invite you to consider making a special financial gift to AZAR to support our ongoing and future projects. Your contributions can make a profound difference in the lives of children and communities we serve.

This year one of our benefactors has agreed to match fund any Christmas Appeal donations up to £3000. This will double the impact your gift makes.

If you are not already a regular donor, might you consider also setting up a regular monthly payment to help us plan, sustain our work throughout next year and beyond?

Every gift, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal of building healthier, brighter futures for those in need. We are deeply thankful for your partnership in this journey and pray that you are richly blessed for your kindness and generosity.

With heartfelt thanks and blessings to you,

The AZAR Team

You can find ways to donate here.

AZAR team attend official opening

In March 2025 Trustees Simon, Caroline, Isaac and his wife and Committee member Cynthia recently returned from an incredible trip to Ghana. Their journey took them to the village of Abodom (around 35km south of Kumasi and 250km northwest of Accra) for the official opening of three boreholes, water tanks with fresh water stands, WiFi, and a modern 13-cubicle toilet block—all provided for the local schools by AZAR over the past year.

The group was honoured to be presented to the Abodom Chief and Queen and received a heartwarming reception from the staff and children of the three schools AZAR supports in the village. There were smiles all around, with joyful singing, inspiring speeches, and plenty of drumming and dancing. A particularly special moment was when Caroline and Simon were invited to join hands with the Chief as he cut the ribbons, marking a milestone in AZAR’s ongoing commitment to the community. The team was also presented with a marvellous Citation of thanks from the Ghana Education Service.

AZAR Celebrates 20 years

In June 2025, AZAR proudly celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of impactful work in communities in Africa. Since its founding in 2005, the UK-based charity has been dedicated to improving education, health, and living conditions in underprivileged areas, with projects in Tanzania and more recently Ghana.

Over the years, AZAR has achieved remarkable milestones, from providing clean water and sanitation facilities, to enhancing school infrastructure creating safe, inclusive learning environments.

Each project has been made possible through the generosity of donors and the dedication of supporters who share AZAR’s vision of empowering communities to thrive.

This 20-year milestone is not only a celebration of what has been accomplished but also an inspiration to continue striving for greater impact. AZAR looks forward to building on this legacy, with more projects planned to bring hope and opportunities to those who need them most.

Chikowa Primary Improvements

In November 2025 AZAR completed its project of providing tiles floors throughout the classrooms at Chikowa Primary School. This was following the the completion of a brand new three classroom block to bring the school up to the required size for the area.

Visit the Chikowa page to see the progress made.

Children enjoying the new water installations

Achievements in 2024

AZAR Charity Transforms Schools in Abodom, Ghana with Vital Water and Sanitation Projects

AZAR is making waves in with its latest initiatives to improve the lives of schoolchildren and staff. We recently completed the installation of three boreholes, water tanks, and fresh drinking water tap stands in three schools, bringing much-needed clean water to hundreds of students and staff. The project has been met with joy and gratitude from the school communities, who now have reliable access to safe drinking water. This new water infrastructure is already making a tangible difference. Clean water reduces the risk of waterborne diseases, improving the health and attendance of students.

Building on this success, AZAR has began construction of a new project to address another critical need: improved sanitation facilities. A 13-cubicle toilet block in one school, complete with a dedicated cubicle for special needs students and staff. The project, set to be completed within three months, is designed to provide not only immediate relief from inadequate sanitation but also long-term health benefits for the entire school community.

The new toilet block is expected to significantly enhance hygiene standards, reducing the rist of illnesses and contributing to a cleaner, healthier environment. Better sanitation also promotes dignity and privacy.

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Supporting AZAR

We’re so grateful for every gift that helps us continue the work of AZAR. If you’d like to support us, there are several simple ways to give:

Online Giving: You can make a secure donation through our JustGiving or Stewardship links below.
Direct Bank Transfer: To give directly from your bank account, please click the DONATE button to find AZAR’s bank details. You are welcome to use our bankers order if you don't use online banking.

Gift Aid: If you’re a UK taxpayer, you can make your gift go even further at no extra cost by completing our Gift Aid Form. Or you can do this by providing your name, address, and email through our Contact page and tell us you'd like to gift aid your donations.
Cheques: Cheques can be made payable to AZAR and sent to our registered address, which is also listed on the Gift Aid form.

Every donation—large or small—makes a real difference. Thank you so much for standing with us and supporting AZAR’s mission.

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