A visit that connects people and opens new doors
Ben's visit once again highlighted the importance of personal encounters for our work. Being back together in Hamburg after ten years, deepening existing partnerships, and forging new connections was…
A special visit to the Ark Hamburg – Together for the future of children and young people
As part of our exchange on international education projects, social engagement, and new perspectives for our work in Ghana, we had the special opportunity to visit the Arche Hamburg in Jenfeld and gain an impressive insight into the diverse work of this important social organization…
ALL FOR ONE – A musical bridge between Hamburg and Ghana
A particularly inspiring exchange took place with Alexandra Wandel, board member of ALL FOR ONE – All People for One Earth e.V., and Andreas Klitsch, founder and chairman of Brücken für Kinder e.V. Both have been committed to social causes for many years…
New impetus through the exchange with BOLDLY
Another enriching encounter was our personal meeting with Phillip Harms, the chairman of BOLDLY e. V., formerly Future of Ghana Germany e. V. The Hamburg-based association is particularly committed to the advancement and self-realization of young Black people in…
New contacts with Hamburg's business community: Exchange with the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
Networking with Hamburg's business community was also an important part of the initiatives Thomas launched in connection with Ben's visit. In this context, Thomas contacted the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce to explore ways in which our educational projects in Ghana could be integrated with…
Exchange with the Hamburg school authority: Strengthening school partnerships and global learning
Another important step towards strengthening the networking of our educational work was an exchange with the Hamburg Authority for Schools, Families and Vocational Training in the area of Global Learning and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). The focus was on how our long-standing educational work…
New perspectives with the University of Hamburg
A particularly gratifying and promising step in our educational work was a constructive exchange with the University of Hamburg. The discussions focused on how Beneficial e.V.'s many years of practical experience in Ghana could be combined with academic research in the future…
Working together for better learning conditions: Exchange with Engineers Without Borders
Another important item on the agenda during Ben's visit to Hamburg was his personal participation in a meeting of the Hamburg project working group of Engineers Without Borders. This meeting was particularly valuable for Ben, as the joint project directly impacted his own school…
Global Citizenship: Encounters during the UNESCO Project Week
During the UNESCO project week and the street festival on the theme of Global Citizenship, Ben also had the opportunity to personally report on our work in Ghana. It was particularly important to him to personally thank the parents, teachers, and children for their extraordinary…
A special visit full of encounters and new perspectives
After more than ten years, the time had finally come again: Our headmaster and long-time companion Ben from Ghana visited Germany. His three-week stay in October 2026 was marked by moving encounters, inspiring conversations, and new perspectives for…
