Kpetoe (V/R), June 5, GNA – Mr Eric Opoku, Agotime Cluster Programmes Manager for World Vision Ghana, has affirmed the organisation’s unwavering commitment to creating conditions that guarantee the comprehensive development of children.
He said the organisation would continue to scale up its educational and sanitation interventions to foster safer, healthier, and more supportive environments needed for children to thrive.
Mr Opoku said this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Kpetoe on the sideline of the launch of the Citizenship Week Celebration, organised by the Agotime-Ziope District Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in collaboration with World Vision Ghana.
He underscored the importance of child rights to overall well-being, disclosing that the organisation was actively collaborating with various government departments to promote and protect these rights.
Mr Opoku said as part of measures to ensure comprehensive child development, they have provided training for children on internet safety to shield them from online abuse and cyber-harassment.
The Programmes Manager stated that to eliminate obstacles to learning, the organization has provided essential educational resources, including reading materials and computers, to enhance digital literacy among pupils.
He disclosed that they have provided training for teachers, acknowledging the transformative role they play in shaping young minds, emphasising the need to equip educators with the necessary training to discharge their duties effectively.
Mr Opoku said the organisation was also partnering with relevant authorities, including the Environmental Health Department, to drive a behaviour-change campaign focused on promoting high sanitation standard through consistent handwashing and proper waste management.
He expressed delight that the interventions being carried out by the organisation are yielding tangible results, noting that through the organisation’s capacity-building initiatives, community members have successfully constructed their own household latrines and handwashing facilities.
GNA
Edited by: Maxwell Awumah/Kenneth Odeng Adade