Volo Community hails Compassion International Ghana for donation, educational support
The Volo E.P. Child and Youth Development Centre has given 140 dual desks to students and 10 tables and chairs to teachers in the Volo Circuit, Volta Region.
Project Director Ms Delight Atuwo said the donation was aimed at providing comfortable and supportive learning environments for both students and teachers.
She said the initiative was part of the centre's commitment to promoting holistic child and youth development, ensuring every child had access to vital education.
She expressed gratitude to Compassion International Ghana, Partnership Facilitator, Mr Richard Baku, Project Pastor and workers of Volo E.P Child and Youth Development Centre for their guidance and significant contributions to the initiative.
Ms Delight Atuwo said the donation marked a significant step towards improving educational outcomes in the Volo Circuit, empowering students and teachers to thrive.
Schools which benefited from the donation were: Volo E.P Primary School, Volo D\A J.H.S, Afaode D\A Primary School, Afaode-Gborkpo D\A J.H.S, Kpekpo-Horme D\A JHS, Korsive D\A Primary School, Morkplikpo D\A Primary, and Volo D\A R.C Basic School.
At the furniture distribution ceremony, the Acting Girls Education Officer representing the District Director of Education, Mrs Isabella Regina Ayimey, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the centre for empowering vulnerable children and youth through comprehensive educational support, skill development, and psycho-social care.
The furniture donation alleviates a major challenge faced by the district, enabling learners to explore their potentials, develop talents, and gain necessary skills for healthy, successful, and meaningful lives.
Torgbe Sipitey IV urged teachers and students to utilise the donated furniture wisely, emphasising the importance of supervision to prevent damage.
He seized the opportunity to appeal to the Ghana Education Service, NGOs and the general public for assistance in renovating aging school infrastructures, particularly, Volo Junior High School and Volo Primary School. The chief highlighted the urgent need for renovations, citing cracked buildings and outdated facilities.
"We appreciate Compassion International Ghana's efforts in enhancing education. We urge all stakeholders to join hands in providing conducive learning environments for our children," he remarked, also.
Source: Gakpey Ernest Apatsia
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