By Grace Zigah
Pupils and teachers of Anhwiam D/A Basic School in the Ningo-Prampram District of the Greater Accra Region can now enjoy improved sanitation and access to clean drinking water following the commissioning of a newly constructed eight-seater toilet facility and a mechanized borehole for the school.
The intervention, spearheaded by the Rainbow Trust Foundation in partnership with the Poul Due Jensen Foundation of Denmark, is aimed at addressing long-standing sanitation and water challenges that have affected teaching and learning in the school for years.
Before the intervention, Anhwiam D/A Basic School reportedly operated without any toilet facility, forcing pupils and staff to contend with serious sanitation difficulties.
Recognizing the urgent need for intervention, the Rainbow Trust Foundation collaborated with the Poul Due Jensen Foundation to provide a lasting solution through the construction of an eight-seater toilet block and the installation of a mechanized borehole to supply potable water to the school community.
The Poul Due Jensen Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the global water technology company Grundfos, which operates in Ghana.
The project forms part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at improving access to water, sanitation and educational opportunities for underserved communities.
Officials involved in the project explained that the new facilities are expected to significantly improve hygiene standards within the school, reduce health risks associated with poor sanitation and create a more conducive environment for teaching and learning.
The mechanized borehole will also ensure a reliable supply of clean water for pupils, teachers and the surrounding community, helping to address one of the major challenges confronting many schools in rural and peri-urban areas.
Beyond sanitation and water projects, the Rainbow Trust Foundation has continued to expand its support for education across the country through strategic partnerships with international development organizations and private sector institutions.
As part of its broader educational support programme, the Foundation has also collaborated with the Poul Due Jensen Foundation to establish libraries in selected basic schools across Ghana.
The initiative is intended to promote reading culture, improve literacy levels and provide students with access to educational resources that support academic excellence.
Founder and CEO of Rainbow Foundation, Nana Akosua Agyapomaa Asare expressed her gratitude for the support
To bring the project to fruition.
Stakeholders believe that investments in sanitation, water and educational infrastructure remain critical to improving learning outcomes and achieving sustainable development within the education sector.
Community members and school authorities have welcomed the intervention, describing it as a major relief for both pupils and teachers who previously lacked access to essential facilities.
The project is also being hailed as a practical example of how partnerships between local non-governmental organizations and international development partners can contribute to addressing critical social challenges and improving the quality of education in deprived communities.
