NUMA Water System - 14 Schools
Ghana is one of the most densely populated countries in West Africa. Since the adoption of a new constitution in 1993, Ghana has become more politically stable, but a history of coups, food shortages and corruption means the country remains poor and indebted. The three northern regions are particularly deprived, with one in ten children dying before their fifth birthday. 80% of all diseases in Ghana are caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation and more than nine million people don’t have access to safe drinking water. Our implementing partner, Water4, is planning the construction of 14 safe water points for schools in 6 communities in Ghana. In addition to the students enrolled, 5 to 8 teachers are living on or near each school campus and will also have access to the piped water resource. By providing safe water for teachers and staff, more teachers are willing to stay in these more rural areas rather than transferring to a more urban school district.
Unoa Primary School
Unoa Primary School was established in 1950, with Mr. William Mulu as the inaugural headteacher. Currently, the school is led by Mrs. Winfred Sila. The school, situated in Wote town adjacent to the AIC church and the National Cereal and Produce Board, occupies 11.5 acres of land with a title deed. It is a public mixed day and boarding primary/integrated school overseen by the Board of Management (BOM). Additionally, there is a small home unit established in 1982 in response to the rising number of disability cases in the region. This home unit has expanded to accommodate 60 physically challenged learners. The school has an enrollment of 1,262 pupils, with 615 boys and 646 girls. It boasts 31 equipped learning classrooms and 12 latrines, divided between boys and girls, with 4 and 8 respectively.During typical school days, students begin their lessons at 8:20 am and finish at 3:10 pm, with two breaks at 10 am and 1 pm, the latter being the lunch break. The subjects covered include mathematics, English, Kiswahili, science, social studies, CRE, music, and physical exercises. Daily, from 3:10 to 4:10 pm, they participate in games and co-curricular activities such as football, netball, and other sports, as well as athletics and music festival competitions with other schools. Following the games, teachers conduct remedial classes for students who need additional support from 4:10 pm to 5:00 pm.Students study English, which is the language of instruction at school. Pen-pal letters can be sent to the following address:Unoa Primary SchoolP.O. Box 96 – 90300Wote, Makueni, Kenya
Adaklu Torda School
Adaklu Torda is a rural community situated in the Volta region of Ghana, with a population of approximately 4,100. The primary economic activities in the area include subsistence farming, trading, and hunting. The residents are known for their friendliness and hospitality.The Adaklu Torda community school was founded in 1962 through a collaboration between the Government of Ghana and the local community. Since its inception, the school has seen little major development from the government, prompting community members to regularly unite and contribute to the school's support through communal labor, alongside assistance from various organizations. The current school population is 280, ranging from kindergarten through ninth grade.
Apex Nursery and Primary School
Serving 373 students in Uganda’s Tula community as a private boarding and day primary and nursery school, Apex Nursery and Primary School currently relies on a metallic rainwater collection tank that has a low storage capacity and is breaking down - so much so that the Ugandan Water Project (UWP) team, our implementing partner, on the ground cited it as “beyond repairing.” The school must also bring water in from a tanker truck, meaning they pay roughly 500,000 Ush ($135 USD) monthly on water expenses alone. Apex Nursery and Primary School does use chlorine tablets to clean their water, but those are extra money and are difficult to dose. The UWP filter systems will eliminate that cost, and the water will be much safer. Overall, Apex Nursery and Primary School needs a rainwater collection system to provide safe drinking water, handwashing, and more.
Awudome Avenui School
Awudome Avenui is a rural community situated in Ghana's Volta region. It has an approximate population of 4,500. Subsistence farming, trading, and hunting are the primary economic activities in the area. The residents are known for their friendliness and hospitality. The Awudome Avenui community school, founded in 1948 through a collaboration between the Government of Ghana and the local community, has seen little major development from the government since its inception. Consequently, community members regularly unite to provide support for the school via communal labor, often with the assistance of various organizations. The school currently has a population of 100 students, ranging from grade 7 to grade 9.
Bukwaya Primary School
Bukwaya Primary School is located in the Iganga district of Uganda. Currently, the school has a pair of rainwater harvesting tanks that work great during and immediately after the rainy season but remain empty for the majority of the year. The most often-used source of water is a community well almost a mile away.
C.E.B Francisco Morazán
C.E.B Francisco Morazán is located in the rural community of La Pedrera in the municipality of Yarula, La Paz, Honduras. The school currently has five teachers who provide educational needs for kindergarten through 8th grade to 93 students. Students regularly have significant absences from school due to waterborne illnesses. Providing access to safe drinking water within the school system will lead to healthier students, fewer absences due to illness, and a better education.
Francisco Morazán
Francisco Morazán is located in the rural community of Los Planes in the municipality of Marcala, La Paz, Honduras. The school currently has three teachers who provide educational needs for kindergarten through 8th grade to 68 students. Students regularly have significant absences from school due to waterborne illnesses. Providing access to safe drinking water within the school system will lead to healthier students, fewer absences due to illness, and a better education.