EduTWIns, the name
There is more to the name EduTWIns than meets the eye; it tells the story of education, collaboration, and the power of learning with and from each other.
“Edu” – Education as a foundation
With Edu, we reveal the core of our foundation: improving access to good and meaningful education for everyone. It's about creating opportunities, sharing knowledge, and empowering people. Children, teachers, and professional students are central to this – because those who learn grow, and those who grow can also help others grow.
“TWIns” – Connection between two worlds
- Cooperation between countries: EduTWIns represents the meeting between Ghana and the Netherlands. Two countries that complement and strengthen each other by sharing knowledge and resources.
- Two pillars: Education and sustainable development are our fixed anchors. Together, they form the basis for lasting progress.
- Mutual learning: Volunteers and local communities not only learn from each other, but above all with each other. This mutual learning makes EduTWIns unique.
- The power of twins: Twins symbolize equality, balance, and shared growth. This fits seamlessly with our commitment to reducing inequality (SDG 10), strong partnerships (SDG 17), and inclusive development.
“TWI” – Connected to the community
Twi, one of the most widely spoken languages in Ghana, stands for connection with culture, community, and identity. EduTWIns is consciously rooted in this context: education and development have the most impact when they are aligned with local language and culture. In this way, we build a bridge between global knowledge and local wisdom, with respect for diversity and accessibility.
Symbolism of the logo
This West African symbol represents wisdom: cooperation and independence. The words “Boa me na me mmoa wo” mean “Help me and let me help you.” It is precisely this idea that touches the core of EduTWIns—strength arises when people reinforce each other without losing their individuality.
Three shapes play an important role in this symbol.
- The circle represents wholeness, unity, and continuity. It reflects our holistic approach: we see education and lifelong learning as a continuous journey, without beginning or end.
- The square symbolizes structure, stability, and solidity. This ties in directly with our ambition to develop sustainable knowledge centers that offer lasting support and development.
- Finally, the triangle points to growth, direction, and ambition. It represents our mission to empower people and support them in reaching their full potential.
The name and symbol express the fusion of tradition and innovation: where local wisdom (Adinkra) meets global knowledge and partnerships. In this way, we are building a future together in which learning continues throughout life and in which we learn from and with each other.
Regional focus
EduTWIns' activities are primarily focused on Ghana, in the Bono East region of West Africa. This region is located just above the equator and is characterised by a tropical climate with rainy seasons, fertile agricultural land and rich biodiversity. Within this region, EduTWIns focuses primarily on the North Nkoranzas, the Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary community.
Here, education for children from remote bush communities is central, combined with sustainable agriculture, nature conservation and cultural heritage. The unique interplay of climate, nature and culture offers a powerful opportunity to realise an integrated development approach – one that does justice to both the local community and global sustainability goals.
