The Bolgatanga Goodwill Rotary Club has made a significant donation to the Kangkoom Primary School in the Bongo District of Ghana's Upper East Region. On October 4, 2026, the club handed over 50 dual desks to the school, aiming to improve teaching and learning conditions for its 253 pupils. The donation was made in response to a needs assessment that revealed the school's severe shortage of classroom furniture, with only 28 dual desks available.
The needs assessment, conducted prior to the donation, highlighted the challenges faced by pupils at Kangkoom Primary School. Many students were forced to use the classroom floor as writing surfaces during lessons due to the lack of adequate furniture. The Bolgatanga Goodwill Rotary Club's intervention seeks to address this issue and create a more conducive learning environment. The club's president, Mr. Alexis Ayamdor, emphasized that the donation was part of the Rotary Club's development agenda to support deprived schools.
The donated furniture was procured with funding from the District Grants of Rotary International, District 9104. Mr. Ayamdor expressed hope that the school authorities would maintain the desks properly to ensure their durability. He also urged the school to use the furniture for its intended purpose. The club plans to monitor the furniture to ensure it serves its purpose.
The Bongo District Chief Executive, Ms. Diana Asoketarige Ayamga, commended the Bolgatanga Goodwill Rotary Club for its intervention. She encouraged other development partners to emulate the club's example and support schools in need. Ms. Ayamga acknowledged the furniture deficit confronting schools in the district and announced plans to procure additional furniture.
Ms. Ayamga also assured the public that the District Assembly would deploy additional teachers to the school through the recruitment process. This move aims to strengthen teaching and improve learning outcomes. She emphasized the importance of collaboration among the Assembly, education authorities, parents, and other stakeholders to address challenges facing schools in the district.
The Bongo District Director of Education, Mr. Thomas Ayamdor, expressed gratitude to the Rotary Club for its donation. He pledged that the furniture would be properly maintained and used to improve classroom conditions. The desks are expected to create a more conducive environment for teaching and learning at the school.
The donation of dual desks to Kangkoom Primary School is part of the Bolgatanga Goodwill Rotary Club's efforts to support education in deprived communities. The club's initiative has been welcomed by stakeholders, who believe it will positively impact the learning experience of pupils at the school.
Key points
- Bolgatanga Goodwill Rotary Club donates 50 dual desks to Kangkoom Primary School.
- Donation aims to improve teaching and learning conditions for 253 pupils.
- Furniture was procured with funding from Rotary International, District 9104.
