ActionAid Ghana demands the government spend one-fifth of the national budget on education funding. The civil society group wants part of these funds dedicated to building better schools and improving water systems. Officials made this request after studying conditions at 14 schools across Ga South and West regions. The research found serious water problems affecting most educational facilities.
Survey results showed that 62 percent of schools cannot access clean water sources. Many institutions depend on broken water pipes and damaged boreholes that no longer work properly. Students must walk to community water points located far from their classrooms. Shared boreholes serve entire neighborhoods rather than focusing on school needs.
She-Vera Anzagira leads regional programs for ActionAid Ghana across Greater Accra, Volta and Oti areas. She presented these findings at a recent accountability meeting held in Accra. Anzagira stressed that budget allocations must reach schools quickly and transparently. Government officials should inspect water systems regularly to keep them running smoothly.
Local assemblies must make education and water projects their top priorities when planning development programs. New school buildings should welcome all students regardless of gender or disability status. Parent Teacher Associations need better training and resources to monitor school infrastructure problems. Only 10 percent of surveyed schools reported having enough water for daily operations.
Survey results showed that 62 percent of schools cannot access clean water sources. Many institutions depend on broken water pipes and damaged boreholes that no longer work properly. Students must walk to community water points located far from their classrooms. Shared boreholes serve entire neighborhoods rather than focusing on school needs.
She-Vera Anzagira leads regional programs for ActionAid Ghana across Greater Accra, Volta and Oti areas. She presented these findings at a recent accountability meeting held in Accra. Anzagira stressed that budget allocations must reach schools quickly and transparently. Government officials should inspect water systems regularly to keep them running smoothly.
Local assemblies must make education and water projects their top priorities when planning development programs. New school buildings should welcome all students regardless of gender or disability status. Parent Teacher Associations need better training and resources to monitor school infrastructure problems. Only 10 percent of surveyed schools reported having enough water for daily operations.
