You can now Receive or Send postcards from Ghana whiles providing support to the activities of our School Building Project for €10 (euros) each (minimum).  Your postcard will be written and sent from Ghana with the Ghanaian stamp. We can even send a postcard to your friends and family as a surprise!
We have 20 postcards for you to choose from, and you can make payment via PayPal. Take a look at the postcards and make your selections and order below. Buy 5 postcards and get one surprise card for free. All the money goes to the construction of the Prince & Princess  F. Academy.

Ghana, a nation on West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, is known for its diverse wildlife, old forts, and secluded beaches, such as at Busua. Coastal towns Elmina and Cape Coast contain posubans (native shrines), colonial buildings and castles-turned-museums that serve as testimonials to the slave trade and ancient mosques in the north.

 

1. The Paga Crocodiles – Paga Crocodile Pond is located in the upper east region of Ghana, 44 kilometers from Bolgatanga. Although crocodiles are considered wild creatures, Paga crocodiles are friendly and coexist with humans. The friendly relationship between the crocodiles and humans continues to baffle the minds of many.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. The Mole National Park – Mole National Park is the largest, oldest and most developed park. Mole began in 1957 as a game reserve. It covers an estimated 4,840 km² in the northern region of Ghana and is home to several species of mammals, birds and 734 species of flowering plants. The park has been on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 17/01/2000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. The Larabanga Mosque – Larabanga is situated 10 miles (16 km) west of Damongo in the northern region and is only about 5 miles from Mole National Park. This mosque is the oldest in Ghana.  The so-called ‘God-built mosque’ in the Sudanese architectural style also houses a holy Quran which also is believed to descend from heaven.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. The  Kimtampo Waterfalls – Kimtampo Waterfalls is one of the highest waterfalls in Ghana. Also known as Sanders Falls during the colonial days. It is located on the Pumpum river, a tributary of the Black Volta, about 4km north of Kimtampo municipality on the Kumasi-Tamale road. It is hidden in the forest and 82ft in height.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.  The Damba Festival – Damba Festival is celebrated by the tribal groups of Muslim origin in Northern Ghana. It’s celebrated by the chiefs and people of Dagbon, Gonjas, Mamprusi, Nanumbas and the Walas. It is a festival to remember the birthday of the Holy Prophet Mohammed. There is lot of singing, drumming, dancing and merry-making on the day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. The Nyerizee Village – Women of Nyerizee village fetching water from a stream. They use the water for domestic purposes when the pipe-borne water is not flowing. Nyerizee village is located in the Northern part of Ghana, 10.5km from Tamale town.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. The Slave Transit Camp – Paga Nania is found in the Upper East Region of Ghana. This village is the site of the 15th-century slave transit camp. On the “Pinkworo”(Rocks of Fear) are markings said to have resulted from the slapping of hands and the stamping of feet by agonized slaves. It is also said that slaves used stones to make music on the rocks which left marks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. The Shea Butter – Women processing shea butter manually. Shea nut is the seed of the shea fruit that grows on the shea tree in Northern Ghana. Shea butter is a fatty extract from the seed of the Shea nut. Shea butter is used as a premium ingredient for cosmetics. It used by locals as cooking oil and for the skin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. The President of Ghana – Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the President of Ghana dressed in kente. He ran for Presidency in 2008 and 2012 elections but was defeated both times by the NDC candidates. He ran for the third time and won the elections and was sworn in as the fifth President on 7th January, 2017.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. The Mystery Stone – The Mystery stone is found in Larabanga, part of the west of Damongo in Northern Ghana. The stone is at the outskirts of Larabanga and always returns to its original resting place when moved. Due to this legend, the main road that runs through this area had to be diverted around the stone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11. The Northern Woman – The social roles of women in northern Ghana have varied throughout history. the overall impact of women in Ghanaian society has been significant.  The social and economic well-being of women as mothers, traders, farmers and artisans has evolved throughout the century and is continuing to change in modern-day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12. The Elephants of Mole – Mole National Park is Ghana’s largest wildlife reserve. The park is located in northwest Ghana on grassland savanna. The Lovi and Mole rivers are ephemeral rivers flowing through the park. It is home to over 93 mammal species, and the large mammals of the park include an elephant population, hippos, buffalo and warthogs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13. The Ghana braids – Ghana braids, which are often called cornrows, straight-backs or banana braids, are a classic protective style for natural hair and curly hair. In centuries past they were an integral part of many different ethnic, religious, social, and cultural traditions. The earliest depictions of Ghana braids appear in hieroglyphics and sculptures carved around 500 BC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14. The Tamale Market – Tamale Metropolitan is the capital town of the northern region of Ghana. Tamale is Ghana’s 4th largest city. It has a 2013 projected population of 360,579. The total area is 750 km². Major markets in Tamale include the Aboabo Market, Lamashegu Market and Kukuo Market and numerous shopping centers in the central town. The Aboabo market is filled with many traders on market days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15. The Nayiri – The King of Mamprugu. The Mamprusi Kingdom was founded around the 16th century by the Great Naa Gbewa at Pusiga village. The Mamprusi is an ethnic group of northern Ghana. They speak Mampruli and live mainly in Gambaga, parts of the Upper East Region and the Paramount Chief palace situated in Nalerigu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16. The Guns – Guns plays an important part of life among many ethnic groups in northern Ghana. All the major cultural festivals involve guns being fired. When a Dagomba man dies, three gunshots are fired to announce the news to the community. A deceased woman receives four shots. They are homemade guns and are always muzzleloaders and look like single-barreled shotguns.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17. The Mammals of Mole – Mole National Park is located 170km west of Tamale in the West Gonja District in northern Ghana and it is the biggest national park in the country. It covers an estimated 4,840 km² and home to several species of mammals such as monkeys, baboons, zebras, antelopes, leopards, lions, elephants, rhinos and many more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18. The Northern Ghana Houses – Houses in the villages of Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions of Ghana are constructed with clay and mud bricks, bamboo sticks and roof with thatch. The compound houses accommodate large family members and family generations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19. The Drums and Music – Music and drumming play a central role among the major ethnic groups in northern Ghana. It is in music form that their history has been preserved over the centuries. At events, knowledgeable storytellers weave together intriguing narratives that go deep into history. Drumming is used to remind people of their family connections and to praise-names of important ancestors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20. The People of Northern Ghana – Northern Region is the biggest among the 10 regions in Ghana covering an area of 70,384 km² or 31 percent of Ghana’s area. The northern region is divided into 26 districts. Dagbamba, Mamprusi, Gonjas, Komkombas and Nanumbas are the major ethnic groups in the Northern Region. The people are friendly and hospitable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can also send payment to our Paypal email (  belenzamanillomateo@gmail.com  )

We will send the postcard(s) to the address you will provide as soon as we receive the payment.  We will also send you an email to confirm your address so please provide us with an active email address. Thank You.

FAQ

How do I order or buy your postcards? Please select the postcard(s) you wish to buy and fill in your name or the name of the receiver, mailing address, country and click submit. Then click on the ‘Paypal button’ to make your payment or you can send your payment to the Paypal email above. Do not forget to add your correct email address so that the team can write to you to confirm the mailing address before the postcard is sent.

How much is the postcard? Each postcard costs €10 (euros) but if you wish to pay more for the postcards it will be highly supportive and well appreciated.

You didn’t receive an email? If you have not received an email from us after 24 hours of making an order please contact us to verify your order.

What do I do if my postcard didn’t arrive? If you have not received your postcard(s) for more than 90 days please contact us again and we will send it again.

Can the students of the Prince & Princess F. Academy write a card for me? Yes, when you order 3 or more postcards, one of the cards will be written by a student of the school.

Does the Prince and Princess F Academy project team trade, sell or rent donor information? No, the project team does not exchange, in any way, shape or form, donor information. We value the support of our donors and do not believe in providing this information to others in any circumstances.

Can I send you a photo or selfie of the postcards I received? Sure you can send us photos or selfies when you receive our postcards and we can share them on the website too.  

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