 It seeks to learn the specific needs of the children who are in danger of not being able to reach their educational goals because of their social situations and to find ways to assist them to overcome those barriers.REDEP works with the school district to help organize programs (such as spelling bees) to generate enthusiasm for school, and it works to encourage students to become teachers and return to the district to teach the next generation of students.REDEP is concerned about the state of the natural environment of the Ajumako Enyan Essiam district and is seeking ways to address problems in that area.