UNITING FOR WASH: A MULTI- CLUB COLLABORATION WASH EVENT TO PROMOTE HANDWASHING WITH SOAP AT LA WIRELESS CLUSTER OF SCHOOLS IN ACCRA
In a compelling demonstration of collaborative effort, the District 9104 Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Committee, together with 15 Rotary clubs, organised a comprehensive WASH event to revitalise the crucial public health habit of handwashing with soap among young learners.
The event, motivated by the shared goal of disease prevention, combined education with practical support. The awareness session turned essential health lessons into engaging, memorable experiences.
Through lively presentations, heartfelt recitals, and insightful role-plays performed by both students and Rotary members, key messages were effectively conveyed. The children learned how to wash their hands properly at crucial times, why it is important to wash their hands with soap, and how to end open defecation by using hygienic toilets.
The commitment went beyond words, with a substantial donation of Gh18,000 to create a lasting impact. District 9104 Governor Nana Yaa Siriboe presented nineteen (19) handwashing stations, equipped with soap and paper towels, to a cluster of nine schools with a total of 1,200 pupils and staff.
The items were received by Municipal School Health Education Programme (SHEP) Coordinator Abibatha Abdulai, symbolising a partnership for sustainable health. This practical support, funded entirely by the 15 collaborating clubs, directly fosters a healthier daily environment for hundreds of students.
Madam Angelina Appiah, Headteacher of Wireless 5 JHS, expressed the appreciation of the entire school community. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Rotary for this generous donation,” she said. “You are investing in the future of Ghana’s youth and supporting quality education. This will help create a healthier, more hygienic learning environment and ultimately make a positive impact throughout our community.”
The call to action from Rotary emphasises sustainability. The donation is a start, not an end. Success depends on ongoing awareness-raising, maintaining the facilities, and consistent monitoring to ensure the practice becomes a lasting part of school life.
The event was attended by officials from the La Dadekotopong Municipal Education Directorate, headteachers, staff, enthusiastic learners, DG Nana Yaa Siriboe, the District WASH Committee, and club representatives. The event demonstrated how, when Rotary members unite as partners for good, we can build healthier communities, prevent disease, and save lives—one pair of clean hands at a time.
