In a significant revelation, the Chief Executive Officer of “As I Grow” (AIG), a non-profit organization, Debrah Bekoe Isaac, has shed light on a pressing issue affecting education in underserved communities across Ghana.
Isaac stressed that a closer examination of the current educational landscape underscores the urgent need for a change in approach to raise the overall learning standards for all children.
He cited a concerning statistic: “more than seventy percent (70%) of children attending schools in deprived Ghanaian communities lack essential educational materials, including exercise books, writing materials, uniforms, footwear, and bags. These materials are vital for creating a conducive learning environment for these students” .
Mr. Debrah Bekoe Isaac expressed these concerns during an interview following his organization’s commendable act of donating school uniforms to hundreds of students.
The beneficiaries included Asaase Korkoo MA Basic School and Atwetwerede DA School in the Okere District and Akuapem North respectively.
He underlined how the absence of these basic materials prevents many children in deprived communities from attending school.
Isaac attributed this problem to the high levels of poverty in these areas, exacerbated by the lack of critical social amenities such as poor road networks, electricity, and access to markets. He emphasized that most parents in these communities are farmers with limited resources, making it challenging for them to meet their children’s educational needs.
In a heartfelt appeal, Debrah Bekoe Isaac called upon the government, institutions, members of parliament, opinion leaders, clergy, NGOs, and individuals to join forces in supporting these children in deprived communities.
He underscored the fact that these children represent the future of the country and highlighted the potential risks they face if their educational needs are left unmet, including the possibility of getting involved in various social vices.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
