Right to Play (RTP) Ghana has extended a helping hand to seven schools affected by recent floods in the Anloga and Keta Districts of the Volta Region. The donation, comprising educational materials, aims to support these schools as they recover from the aftermath of the natural disaster.
The donated items, totaling 8,000 pieces of exercise books, 1,400 pens, 1,400 pencils, 1,800 manila cards, as well as sellotapes, poster colors, and markers, were provided to alleviate the challenges faced by the flood-affected schools.
The flooding, caused by the spillage of the Akosombo Dam and heavy rains in October and November 2023, rendered several basic schools along the Keta Lagoon inaccessible and damaged their teaching and learning materials.
Madam Veronica Serwaa Ofosu, Education Specialist at RTP Ghana, highlighted the organization's decision to support the affected schools. She emphasized the importance of ensuring that students have access to necessary learning materials despite the challenges posed by the flooding.
Mr. Gerdhard Avudzivi, Keta Municipal Education Director, expressed gratitude for RTP's intervention, praising the organization for its commitment to improving education standards in the area. He emphasized that education is a shared responsibility and commended RTP for its partnership and positive impact on the district's educational sector.
The beneficiary schools in the Keta Municipal area include Norlivime Roman Catholic Basic School, Atiavi Atime LA Basic School, Wenyagor MA Basic School, Agorvinu RC School, and Lawoshime MA Basic School. Additionally, Fiaxor A.M.E Zion School and Kpordui DA Basic School in the Anloga District also received support from RTP Ghana.