<p>In this episode, Senyo speaks with Lawrence Boakye Dankwah, Head of Education Programs at EduSpots, an organization reshaping education through a community-led model that centers local leadership and ownership. EduSpots began with the simple idea of “reading spots” and has since evolved into a dynamic network of over 50 community owned learning spaces, known as “Spots,” spread across Ghana and beyond. At the heart of EduSpots’ approach is a belief in the power of communities to drive their own change when equipped with the right tools and trust.</p><p>Lawrence unpacks how EduSpots decentralizes education from the traditional classroom model, creating spaces where learning is co-created by the community. He shares insights into flagship initiatives like the Ignite Programme, and the Catalyse Leadership Programme- all designed to cultivate local agency and innovation. He also reflects on the organization’s growing impact and the challenges and opportunities involved in scaling a truly community-owned model.</p><p><br /></p>