_ Ghana Open Park Library, Ho
Transforming Open Spaces into Communities of Learning, Play & Friendship
What is Ghana Open Park Library?
The Ghana Open Park Library is an open-air community library set inside the newly revitalized Ho Youth Park. It is designed to inspire young people to read, learn, and connect in a welcoming outdoor environment.
The library will feature outdoor shelves, comfortable seating, and a growing collection of books in English, Ewe, German, and French.
It will provide a safe, vibrant space for daily reading, creative exploration, and friendship building — all free and open to the public.
Why an Open Park Library?
A safe and vibrant space has the power to transform a community. In Ho, there are very few places where young people can safely relax, read, learn, and build positive friendships. Without such spaces, many are left vulnerable to negative peer pressure, often gathering in hidden corners where harmful activities like drug use, early sexual activity, and petty crime take root.
The Ghana Open Park Library in Ho will change this. It will give young people a welcoming place to gather daily around books, games, and community activities. It will create a healthy environment where learning, play, and mentorship are part of everyday life. Keeping young people engaged in positive experiences at the park will help them stay focused, build confidence, and make better choices for their future.
Help us build a Safe Space for the youth in Ho
We are almost there — but we need your support to bring the Open Park Library to life
What We Have Accomplished So Far
- Cleared and prepared the abandoned park space
- Laid the foundation and constructed walkways
- Planted lush green lawns
- Built washrooms for visitors
- Connected water systems to keep the park fresh and thriving
Your Donation Will Help Us:
- Complete the fence wall and secure the park with a gate
- Install lights to make the park safe and usable at night
- Set up a fun and safe sandy playground for kids
- Build beautiful outdoor bookshelves and comfortable seating areas
- Stock the library with a rich collection of books across languages and genres
- Organize regular reading events, creative workshops, and cultural programs
- Train young volunteers to run and sustain the library with pride
- Maintain the park to keep it clean, green, and welcoming
Donate today and be part of a movement that gives the youth in Ho a space to grow, learn, and belong.
Together, We Can Build a Park Full of Stories, Dreams, and Possibilities.
How to give
Bank Transfer: Node Eight Foundation LBG 1400007393085, Cal Bank, Ho.
Mobile money: 0598961657
Node Eight Foundation
Office Location: Togbe Tawiah Building, Ho
Background of the Ho Youth Park
For many years, the Ho Children's Park was abandoned and overtaken by scrap dealers and mechanics, making it unsafe for children and young people to use.
Seeing the urgent need for safe public spaces, Node Eight working in a consortium with the Ho Municipal Assembly, Ghana Education Service and LoveAid Foundation, with support from Foundation Botnar, began redeveloping the area into a multi-purpose youth park.
The Ho Open Park Library is the first phase of the exciting step in restoring the park into a dynamic center for learning, play, and community connection.