The Rotary Club of Accra-East and its partners, as part of their programme to promote and enhance literacy among schoolchildren, organised an initiative that benefited 2,000 learners and staff members of the Adenta Community School in the Adenta Municipality of the Greater Accra Region on Friday, September 26, 2025.
The GH₵12,000 project, titled “Literacy and Wellness,” is an annual flagship initiative of the club aimed at encouraging children to develop a reading habit.
The initiative, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Accra-Trinity and the Rotaract Clubs of Accra-East, Wisconsin International University College, and UPSA, combined literacy promotion, STEM programmes, wellness education, mentorship, environmental sustainability, a sexual abuse awareness workshop, and mental health awareness, impacting hundreds of students and teachers.
The President of the Rotary Club of Accra-East, Mary Elorm Addo, stated during a brief ceremony held at the school that September is a special month in Rotary, as it is dedicated to basic education and literacy.
“We are here not only promoting education but also ensuring the wellness and holistic development of the young learners and staff members,” she said.
She expressed concern that many Ghanaian pupils, particularly in public schools, cannot read and write, and expressed hope that the 700 reading materials and textbooks donated to the school would boost reading skills, promote research habits among students, and enhance the library’s resources.
The Headteacher of Adenta M/A Primary School, Millicent Ofori, who received the donations on behalf of the school, commended the club for the gesture and pledged to ensure the materials are used effectively.
Francisca Adu-Saforo, Headteacher of Adenta M/A JHS, acknowledged the positive influence of the Rotary and Rotaract clubs and emphasised that concerted efforts are needed to sustain high literacy and numeracy standards among learners in public schools.
The President of the Rotaract Club of Accra-East encouraged learners to complement the efforts of the clubs to achieve the aims of the project.
The 72 staff members who benefited from free mental health awareness and screenings expressed their gratitude, noting that it provided a safe space to express themselves without fear of judgment.
Other activities included a Reading Clinic with storytelling and comprehension exercises led by Rotarians and Rotaractors, as well as a career mentorship session for JHS students, where corporate counsellors and professionals discussed future careers and skill development.
Additionally, Africa ICT Right introduced the students to various STEM programmes, encouraging interest in science and technology. A Child Protection Awareness session, moderated by Safe Space Foundation, covered safeguarding and children’s rights for over 200 students in grades 3–5.
The highlight of the 7-in-1 programme was the planting of 100 trees around the school to support environmental sustainability, alongside product sampling from Indomie Ghana.
The project lead, Rotaractor Derrick Addison, thanked all attendees and expressed appreciation for the support from partners and sponsors, including Pantang Hospital, Africa ICT Right, Forestry Commission, Winmat Publishers Limited, Indomie, Safe Space Foundation, Ann’s Frufresh, and SOL Network.
This initiative aligns with Rotary International’s focus areas of Basic Education & Literacy and Disease Prevention & Treatment, and also celebrates World Literacy Day.
