Rehabilitation of Teshie Krobo Basic School
Project Name:
Construction of Toilet Facilities at Roman Catholic Basic School, Ayikuma, Dodowa
Project Category:
Sanitation and Hygiene (UN – SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation for All)
Introduction:
Access to safe and hygienic sanitation facilities is a fundamental human right; however, over 2.3 billion people worldwide lack access to basic sanitation services, with devastating effects on their health, education, and economic productivity. This lack of access impacts students’ daily lives attending basic school in Ayikuma, Greater Accra Region. The school lacks adequate toilet facilities, requiring students to use a dangerous, dilapidated toilet or to relieve themselves in the open. This situation poses grave health risks, decreases school attendance, and has an effect on academic performance. To address this critical need, the Rotary Club of Accra Premier International proposes building five toilets for boys and five for girls.
Background:
The school in Ayikuma, Dodowa Greater Accra Region, currently has no safe and adequate toilet facilities, forcing students to either use the dilapidated facility or go in the open. These conditions create a significant health hazard for the students, as well as for the surrounding community. Moreover, the lack of proper sanitation facilities is a barrier to education, as students may miss classes due to illnesses or other complications arising from poor sanitation. Additionally, students who do attend school may have difficulty focusing on their studies, given the discomfort and embarrassment caused by the inadequate facilities. Finally, the lack of safe and hygienic toilets in the school can reduce academic performance, given the resulting absenteeism, loss of classroom time, and general distraction.
Project Category
The category of this project is a sanitation and hygiene project, aimed at providing safe and hygienic toilet facilities for students at Roman Catholic Basic School, Ayikuma, Dodowa, Greater Accra.
Project Goal:
The primary goal of this project is to provide safe and hygienic toilet facilities for the students of the school in Roman Catholic Basic School, Ayikuma, Dodowa, Greater Accra. The proposed project will construct 5 toilets each for boys and girls, complete with running water and handwashing facilities.
Objectives:
• Construct 5 toilets each for boys and girls, complete with running water and handwashing facilities. The proposed floor plan for the toilet is depicted in the picture below.
• Provide training to the students and staff on proper hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Encourage regular attendance and academic performance by providing a safe and healthy environment for the students.
Project Budget:
The estimated budget for this project is GHS 268,023.50.
Detailed Costing sheet enclosed for your reference.
Project Impact
The impact of this sanitation and hygiene project is significant. By providing safe and hygienic toilet facilities, the project will improve the health and well-being of students, reduce absenteeism rates, and promote academic performance. It will also help eliminate the practice of open defecation, which is a serious health hazard and a risk to human dignity.
Additionally, this project addresses the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 6, which is to ensure access to water and sanitation for all. Specifically, the project contributes to Target 6.2, which aims to achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations. By providing safe and hygienic toilet facilities, the project will help ensure that students have access to adequate sanitation facilities and end the practice of open defecation. Moreover, the project will also help improve attendance rates and academic performance, contributing to the broader goal of achieving quality education for all (SDG 4).
Conclusion:
We believe that everyone deserves access to safe and hygienic toilet facilities, and we are committed to making that a reality for the students in Roman Catholic Basic School, Ayikuma, Dodowa, Greater Accra Region. With your support, we can provide a healthy and safe learning environment for these children, helping them to succeed academically and improving their overall quality of life.
