Prampram Worldwide Education Inc., established in 2008, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and financial resources to educate individuals.

Prampram Worldwide Education was incorporated in Washington State after two plus years of primary support from its founders. Currently, Prampram Worldwide Education consists of over 20 volunteers. All administrative work within the organization is completed on a voluntary basis. Additionally, board members and specified donations go towards administrative costs and fees allowing 90% of your donations to go directly to the students in Ghana affiliated with Prampram Worldwide Education.

Mission

The mission of this corporation is to promote education and to empower neglected or at high-risk individuals with liberating hope, knowledge, and skills.

The specific objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be, generally, to provide funds and educational counseling to assist elementary, middle school, high school, and college students to achieve their educational goals, and to promote education generally. Through the resources and funds Prampram Worldwide Education accrues, education is provided for children in Ghana.

The symbol used in Prampram Worldwide Education’s logo is a West African symbol representative of knowledge, life-long education and one’s continued quest for knowledge.

If you wish to use our logo, please make sure and read our logo use policy.

Prampram Worldwide Education logo use policy:

• The Prampram Worldwide Education logo may not be used in any manner that expresses or might imply Prampram Worldwide Education affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, certification or approval of any product or service, without written permission from Prampram Worldwide Education.
• You may use the logo only as provided by Prampram Worldwide Education: Except as provided in these guidelines, you may not alter the Prampram Worldwide Education logo in any manner, including, proportions, colors, elements; or animate, morph or otherwise distort its perspective or appearance.
• The Prampram Worldwide Education logo may be resized to accommodate a specific use, but the text ("Prampram Worldwide Education") must remain legible. Prampram Worldwide Education reserves the right to require that an instance of its logo be re-sized if, in its opinion, the name is difficult or impossible to read.
• You may not alter the Prampram Worldwide Education logo to incorporate any other object, including, but not limited to other logos, icons, words, graphics, photos, slogans, numbers, design features, symbols, audio files or video files.
• The Prampram Worldwide Education logo graphic, when used in a Web or other Internet application, must be linked to http://www.prampram.org or packaged with a separate text link to Prampram Worldwide Education, http://www.prampram.org.
• Requests for other types of use of the Prampram Worldwide Education logo may be made to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

History

From January to May of 2006, Megan Turner, founder and President, lived in Prampram, Ghana, West Africa volunteering as a primary school teacher. While there, she experienced the barriers that a lack of education place on countries, communities and individuals. Neighbors within Ghana regularly struggled with simple communication misunderstandings; towns and villages were corruptly administered by the few educated individuals while the majority were ignorantly mislead; jobs were hard to come by, and workers in despair were taken advantage of. “Madam, I beg you to help me get an education,” were common pleas from families and individuals. The voices of these determined Prampram residents inspired today’s Education Program in Ghana—they inspired Prampram Worldwide Education.

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Why Prampram Worldwide Education versus other charity organizations?

Prampram Worldwide Education's founders believe "development...cannot be given.  It must be gained by oneself (Van Orman)."  The following are the distinguishing key factors that set Prampram Worldwide Education apart from other non-profits and allow for greater success:

Prampram's Foundation:  Prampram Worldwide Education's Education Program was constructed through interactive planning versus directive planning; and it was built inside-out versus outside-in.  The organization came about in response to the pleas of Ghanaian residents for help to receive an education.  Rather than deciphering from an outside view what the people needed, founders listened to the native people's desires.  Statistically, development program success rates increase when objectives are set by those being served.  In formulating Prampram Worldwide Education, the desires of the people were listed to, and natives were involved in planning, organizing, and assisting in the program.  Undesirable implementations rarely attain lasting effects.

Prampram's Receipients:  Recipients are encouraged to become stronger and more independent by studying hard to gain a strong education and by paying-it-forward through community service. Receipients prove they are self-motivated individuals through maintaining educational standards set by Prampram Worldwide Education.

Prampram's Leaders:  Ghanaian residents direct the educational program and local community citizens manage it within Ghana.  These leaders understand the reality of life in Ghana and what Prampram Worldwide Education's participants are ready to handle.  With great insight, these leaders are able to positively collaborate with the organization's U.S. based directors to produce effective objectives and solutions.

Prampram's Administrative Costs:  Board member and volunteers are very aware of the need in Ghana so they do all they can to keep costs as low as possible. 90% of your donations go directly to the students in Ghana affiliated with Prampram Woldwide Education.

Prampram Gives Less and Helps More:  Prampram Worldwide Education believes in giving less, not more.  The educational program only gives what is essential and what a family cannot independently afford.  This allows families to retain their pride of ownership and responsibility.  It also prevents recipients from becoming dependent upon outside resources.  As well as allows us to help as many students as possible.

Prampram Builds Relationships:  Prampram Worldwide Education seeks to build productive relationships within Ghana between people and organizations.  This is attained through support systems that encourage self-esteem, vision, unity, education and service. 

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Board of Directors

Megan Turner – President

Megan Turner is the President and Director of Operations for Prampram Worldwide Education. Ms. Turner works as the Program Coordinator for Catholic Community Services. Previously she worked as the Project Manager for Brigham Young University Center for Service & Learning. In addition she is a part of Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) and the Relief Society. She has also participated in the HASCO foundation in Ghana, West Africa and completed a business study abroad throughout Asia. Ms. Turner holds a Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, USA.

Scott Petersen – Vice President

Scott Petersen is the Vice President and Director of Information Technology for Prampram Worldwide Education. Mr. Petersen has worked in web development as a creative director and developer for over 8 years, specializing in design, user experience and overall website process management. Mr. Petersen is both Microsoft CRM and Microsoft SharePoint certified.

Jacy Turner – Treasurer

Jacy Turner is the Treasurer and Director of Finance for Prampram Worldwide Education. Ms. Turner works as an Auditor/Consultant for Mikunda Cottrell and has worked there for three years. She has also participated in International Language Programs in China. In addition she is also involved in Kiva. Ms. Turner holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, from Brigham Young University – Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho, USA.

Mark Gasser – Secretary

Mark Gasser is the Secretary and Director of Publicity for Prampram Worldwide Education. Mr. Gasser works as a Consultant for Dealersocket. He has been involved with Kaiizen in their operations and planning. Mr. Gasser is also fluent in Spanish. Mr. Gasser holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, USA.

Drew Vernon

Drew Vernon is the Director of Programs for Prampram Worldwide Education. Mr. Vernon works as a stock broker for E*Trade. In addition he is also involved in Kiva. Mr. Vernon is also fluent in Japanese. Mr. Vernon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, USA.

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Thank You Prampram Worldwide Education Volunteers!

From the Director of Operations and the Board of Directors, we want our volunteers to know their contribution has truly helped to make a difference in someone else’s life. We appreciate the time and talents they donate to help others attain an education and enjoy a higher living standard. Their contributions will continue to affect future generations. Without each of them, Prampram Worldwide Education would not be the organization it is today!

Volunteers, we appreciate you and look forward to your continued service! We want to give a big hollar out to those who have served with Prampram Worldwide Education this year.

Dela Agbeko, Heidi Bolong, Paul Christensen, Bill Cobabe, Westin Hatch, Lyn McSharry, Charity Okin, Emilie Predmore, Isaac Teye, Timothy Teye, Lexus Turner, Shantel Turner, Michelle Vernon, Chelsy Wilson, Steve Young, Keith Borgholthaus, Jared Jakeman.

Here are some of the tasks these volunteers helped Prampram Worldwide Education accomplish:

• Ghana Relations
• Incorporation and 501(c)3, tax-exemption status
• Information Technology
• Fundraising
• Volunteer Recruitment
• Risk Analysis
• Ghana Based Director of Education Program
• Human Relations
• Special Projects
• Establishment and Updating of Networks
• Writing of Grant Proposals
• Assistant to the Director of Operations
• Website Development

Check out our Get Involved page for information on how you can start making a difference in someone's life.