My Nonprofit Reviews

Educational Pathway International cannot simply be defined by fathomable tenets of good will and sacrifices. In my opinion, they are Messiahs: little gods among mankind - abandoning their lives and illuminating the darkest crevices of near impossibilities battered with fear, suffering and hopelessness, is a sacrifice worth recommending.

I have heard about the good works of Educational Pathway International before I managed to master the courage to further my education at the tertiary level. Some of my friends have benefited from scholarship packages granted for free through the benevolence of the founders of Educational Pathway International.

My experience with Educational Pathway International has been overwhelming and full of blessing. I will do my best to summarize my points, in order to make it possible for people to learn about the positive impacts that this great non-profit organization is having on other beneficiaries.

When I completed Senior High School, I could only dream of University as an opportunity for a few fortunate individuals. I learnt also that obtaining the best grade do not guarantee that you are bound to make progress in life if you live in a remote village and descends from a humble home like mine.

In my community, education is nothing that people value. Well, I do not blame them much because the firm pillars of penury that weakly support the people is so brittle that the most poised individuals found themselves crashing to the hard. The more you aspire; the more painful your disappointment.

The youth who are able bodied are seen engaged in illegal gold mining since it provides the sole source of income in the perils of abject poverty, lack of job opportunities coupled with unqualified retinue of families who can survive on the provision of daily bread.

When I completed my basic school education, there was blur possibility that I will further my education. However, since I managed to obtain one of the best results in the national examination; there was a glimpse of hope. I was nominated for presidential awards but in the midst of competition with the privileged in Ghana is always tilted in favor to the rich. A painful lesson, I learn at age 12. I was, however, proven wrong by Mr. and Mrs. Lafranc, founders of Educational Pathway International when they offloaded my worries and fears in moment dire strait.

My desire to pursue higher education to change my destiny and that of my community kept me moving on. I managed to set a small business which I used to finance myself through my secondary education. By God's grace I obtain distinction. I could have done better if I was not exercising double sided life- a student in the morning and a casual worker in the afternoon.

It took me three years of working to accumulate enough funds to pay for my University admission fee. How I would survive after that, I had no idea. The thought of loosing my initial investment by failing to fend for myself in the coming years drained my hope and left me dejected.

I applied for sponsorship from Educational Pathway International. God being so good, I was awarded a full scholarship. I paid nothing in the application and I am not being charged to do anything to offset the favor.

I am most impressed about the fact I have the opportunity to buy most expensive medical books and I believe that I will improve my performance in my quest to become one of the best medical practitioners in the world.

My words to people who may read this and find themselves in either the same situation as mine or even worse must know this "giving up is not the solution; persevering is the only proof that you wanted to win".

Secondly, there are people with beautiful hearts that think about us; and have sleepless nights over the problems we are facing. They are angels- God's mortal hand granting the wishes of mankind, dissipating the worries of mankind and showing the light at the end of the tunnels of our lives.

Since I became associated with Educational Pathway International, I do not worry about how I will pay my fees and other educational needs. I am concentrated on my books and my future goals to assist others. I am saved to serve.

Educational Pathway International also organize occasional educational tutorials and counselling services. I always talk to the program coordinator in Ghana about my problems and she is so quick to address them. This is a rare opportunity because I hardly, have someone who cares to talk to. I am blessed to have such a family.

I am most intrigued about the sacrifices of the founders who are personally funding dozens of students with financial needs. When I went for my first general meeting with the founders, University officials and beneficiaries, I became overwhelmed by the large number of people that Educational Pathway International is paying their full educational needs. My prayer is that may the good Lord continually bless them and give them opportunity to expand their resources to support other students in Ghana and the rest of the world.

I read that, Educational Pathway International has spread it wings of Charity to another University in Ghana (UDS) which I am sincerely pleased about because dozens of possible future leaders who cannot make progress in their educational resolutions without the singular support of Educational Pathway International can realize their dreams.

"In the end we will not remember the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends" was the fear of Martin Luther King Jr. that he would receive no assistance. However, in my case, my friend, Educational Pathway International has roared so loud that noise of enemies of my progress have been silenced.

In the end the roar of our friend (EPI) echoed hope and life, putting to death the obstructions of failure.

Agyemang, Elvis Effah
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
University of Ghana Medical School, Ghana