Ghanaian actress and movie producer Yvonne Nelson has revealed that she sold her house to fund the construction of the Yvonne Nelson International School. Nelson shared that her daughter’s educational needs and dissatisfaction with existing schools inspired her to open her own institution.
I thought to myself this is something I can actually do and do well because I am a passionate human being”
Nelson explained that her daughter often returned home with bruises and insect bites, and the academic standards did not meet her expectations. Faced with financial challenges and denied loans from banks, she decided to sell her house to pursue her passion for education.
The actress’s commitment to providing a better educational environment for her daughter and other children in Ghana underscores the importance of quality education. Nelson’s story highlights the lengths parents will go to ensure their children receive the best education possible.