Civil rights groups demand Ghana create emergency school plans during Global Action Week on Education. NABOCADO and Afrikids Ghana told URA Radio that wars and natural disasters block students from attending classes. The organizations focus on northern Ghana where many children cannot access quality education. Fighting from Burkina Faso forces families to flee across the border into Ghana. School closures affect thousands of students who lose months of learning time.
The Bawku conflict shut down 47 schools since 2021 and displaced over 12,000 students from their classrooms. Floods and storms damage school buildings every year and force children to miss important lessons. Illegal mining lures students away from education with promises of quick money. Many teachers leave northern regions for better jobs in southern cities. Rural areas lack internet access that students need for online learning during emergencies.
Raymond Ayine from Afrikids Ghana says the government must protect every child's right to education. Current policies fail students who face wars and disasters beyond their control. The groups want new laws that address health crises and natural disasters. They demand teacher training programs and digital learning tools for remote areas. Ghana must enforce child protection laws and stop mining companies from hiring young workers.
The Bawku conflict shut down 47 schools since 2021 and displaced over 12,000 students from their classrooms. Floods and storms damage school buildings every year and force children to miss important lessons. Illegal mining lures students away from education with promises of quick money. Many teachers leave northern regions for better jobs in southern cities. Rural areas lack internet access that students need for online learning during emergencies.
Raymond Ayine from Afrikids Ghana says the government must protect every child's right to education. Current policies fail students who face wars and disasters beyond their control. The groups want new laws that address health crises and natural disasters. They demand teacher training programs and digital learning tools for remote areas. Ghana must enforce child protection laws and stop mining companies from hiring young workers.
