In a significant step toward advancing sustainable development in Ghana’s education sector, the Green School Initiative Renewable Energy Project Team, Center for Opportunities and Rural Development (CORD Ghana) and Eco Warriors Movement, with support from the UMI Fund, has donated renewable energy materials to four schools in Northern Ghana.
The effort aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
The selected beneficiary schools each received solar panels and solar rechargeable bulbs to support teaching and learning activities and these schools include Dahin Shiela JHS, Choggu Demonstration JHS, Seedlings International, and Excellencia International School.
The gadgets are expected to serve as evidence of lighting through renewable energy sources.
During the handover ceremonies, attended by teachers, administrators, students, and the project team, school authorities expressed appreciation for the support and emphasized the importance of maintaining the renewable energy equipment to ensure sustainability and safety.
Following the donation, the project team conducted an interactive engagement session with students to raise awareness about renewable energy and its role in achieving the SDGs.
The session introduced participants to basic concepts of sustainability, encouraged interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), and discussed the connection between clean energy solutions and climate action.
In total, 350 students and teachers participated in the activities. According to the organizers, the initiative has already begun yielding positive outcomes.
Building on the success of the first phase, the Green School Initiative plans to extend the program to additional schools.
Upcoming activities will include further donations of renewable energy materials, continued student engagement on clean energy topics, and the distribution of educational posters, renewable energy games, and brochures to promote environmental awareness.
Source: www.climatewatchonline.com
