Ghana Italian Women and Men Association donates to schools
The Ghana Italian Women and Men Association (GIWA), in collaboration with its partners, has donated over 2,000 school desks, chairs, tables, cupboards, boards and drawers to 18 schools in the Greater Accra and Western regions of Ghana.
The donation aims to enhance the quality of education by providing students with a more comfortable and conducive learning environment, ultimately enabling them to reach their full potential.
Many of the beneficiary schools previously struggled with inadequate classroom furniture, with some students having to sit on broken chairs or cement blocks during lessons.
The donation is, therefore, set to improve the educational experience for thousands of students across the two regions.
Beneficiary
The beneficiary schools include Ankyinyin M/A Basic School, Dadwen M/A Basic School, Allasunah Islamic Basic School, Axim Roman Catholic Basic School, Axim Apewosika M/A Basic School, Axim Methodist Basic School, Anglican Basic School, Dr Bemish Basic School, Akonu-Domunli-Agyan M/A, Axim Senior High Girls and the Mewe Starchild School – Gomoa Nyanyano.
The rest are Divine Providence School – Otetem, Roman Catholic Basic School – Afuaman, Reign Jay Community School – Apollonia Junction, Roman Catholic Primary School – Obom, Don Bosco Training School – Tema, Holy Rosary Catholic School – Adenta and St. Augustine R/C JHS – Ashaiman.
Generosity
In an interview, the President of GIWA, Rosaria Leone Baldi, expressed gratitude to Antonella Tiritto and the two Italian schools — Instituto Politeama and Istituto Levi di Montalcini in Palermo — for their generous contribution of the furniture.
She also extended her thanks to the various partners who specifically supported the transportation, such as Grimaldi Shipping Lines, which shipped five containers from Italy to Ghana, and those involved in the clearing, storage and distribution, including CRS Catholic Relief Services, Kwesi Ayim Darke, Desimone Limited, Nii Amaa Ollennu and Barbisotti and Sons.
She explained that GIWA was a non-profit organisation led by volunteer members of the Italian community residing in Ghana.
Its goal is to help improve the lives of people in Ghana, particularly women, children and marginalised groups. Its core focus areas are access to education, socio-economic opportunities and social inclusion.
Gratitude
The Headmistress of St Augustine R/C JHS in Ashaiman, Juliana Apaliyah, expressed her heartfelt gratitude, noting that the arrival of 100 chairs, 60 double desks and a blackboard was timely, as the new furniture would directly address the needs of the students.
Similarly, the Headmistress of Holy Rosary Primary School in Adenta, Hannah Danquah, thanked GIWA for their generosity, highlighting the critical role a comfortable and well-equipped learning environment plays in fostering academic success. She received 40 double desks, 42 chairs and a blackboard on behalf of her school.
The Headmistress of Reign Jay Community School in Apollonia Junction, Gertrude Twenefor, also thanked GIWA for the important donation, which included 34 double desks and 65 chairs.
This donation marks a significant step toward improving the educational infrastructure in Ghana, reinforcing the idea that with the right tools and support, every child can thrive.
