Accra: The Rotary Club of Wa has successfully renovated dormitory facilities at the Wa Methodist School for the Blind, enhancing the living conditions for its students.
According to Ghana News Agency, the renovation project, which amounted to approximately USD2,550.00, was financed through a combination of a District Grant of USD2,050.00 from Rotary District 9104 and an additional contribution of USD500.00 from the Rotary Club of Wa. This initiative aimed to provide a more dignified and conducive environment for the children residing at the school.
Reverend Monica Achana, the Headmistress of the School for the Blind, expressed her gratitude to the Rotary Club for their support, which has significantly alleviated some of the challenges faced by the students in their hostels. She highlighted that prior to the intervention, broken dormitory windows left the children exposed to harsh weather conditions, but the club has since repaired these windows, improving the students' living conditions.
In addition to the renovations, the Rotary Club donated 100 drinking cups, metallic plates, metallic spoons, and 15 serving pans to the school to replace broken items and supplement the limited kitchenware available. Rev. Achana noted the previous shortage of plates and pans, which forced some children to wait for others to finish eating before they could be served. She expressed her sincere appreciation for the Club's generosity.
Dr. Zakarea Al-Hassan Balure, the Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Wa, under whose leadership the renovations were executed, emphasized the Club's commitment to the welfare of the children. He assured the school of continued efforts to improve conditions, including plans to renovate the remaining dormitories.
As part of their ongoing support, the Rotary Club of Wa has embarked on a project to construct a modern kitchen for the school, aiming to replace the inadequate current facility. Mr. Jonathan Kwofie, President of the Rotary Club of Wa, stated that this kitchen project will serve as the Club's 10th anniversary legacy project, with assistance from other Rotary Clubs and individual donors.
Mr. Stephen Mwinkarah, Service Project Director for the 2025-2026 Rotary year, called on individuals and organizations to collaborate with the Club to make a positive impact on the school. He encouraged donations through Mobile Money at 0598997383 or the Stanbic Bank Account number, 9040001105854, to support the ongoing kitchen project.
