When Ayiwa's school's lunch programme is unexpectedly shut down, she comes up with what seems like a perfect idea. Roro, her best friend, and Rafiq, a Primary 6 boy connected to an important aspect of the project, come on board.
They are all excited about this, but will it work?
Project Pinkaso is Unique because:
There are over a million people who go to bed hungry in Ghana. Ayiwa, the major character in this story, was one of them. When she realises Ghana Eats programme is being shut down, She knows she has to find a way out.
This story brings out the issues with hunger, and why school lunches are incredibly essential. Ayiwa, Roro and Rafiq coming together to brainstorm shows that children can come up with solutions, and so should not be dismissed.
The power of a great idea helps feed a whole school.
The story additionally highlights the school farm as an opportunity for creating jobs and income generation for members of the community in which the schools are located.
With great illustrations and a quiz at the end of the book. Enjoy the full read.