In a significant step towards promoting sustainable energy practices, 360 Africa, in partnership with Ebenezer Senior High School, hosted the Repower Ghana Awareness Walk through the streets of Dansoman.

Held under the theme "100% Renewable Energy Powered Schools," the event marked a significant effort to drive environmental consciousness and promote the transition to renewable energy among Ghanaians.

Speaking to JoyNews, Regional Director for 350 Africa, Regina Baiden emphasized the organization’s commitment to reshaping Africa’s energy narrative.

“At 350, we do a lot of work around renewable energy. We educate communities and governments on its benefits,” she said.

Baiden highlighted their Repowered Africacampaign, which is geared towards community-owned renewable energy solutions.

“Fossil fuels have often promised us electricity access, but have instead brought pollution and energy poverty. Renewable energy is not just the better option, it must be accessible and owned by the community,” she added.

Baiden also noted that Ebenezer Senior High School has been an active partner in this mission.

“We’ve worked with the students here for years through our club, educating them about renewable energy. This walk during was an opportunity not just for awareness but to deeply engage the community so that people in Dansoman and Ghana truly understand the urgency and benefits of renewable energy,” she stated.

While the spotlight was on Ebenezer SHS, Baiden clarified that the initiative is not limited to just one school.

“The team also has a number of clubs across different schools in Ghana, even at the tertiary level. There is a lot already happening, but we really wanted to hone it here in Greater Accra this time,” she explained.

Project lead for the Repower Ghana Awareness Walk, Adjoa Achaa Kesse-Sam, echoed the enthusiasm felt by residents during the event.

“The community was so happy about it. Some even suggested that next time we bring vendors selling solar bulbs and energy systems so they can make purchases on the spot,” she submitted

Kesse-Sam also shared plans for follow-up engagement.

“We collected details from interested residents and will return in six months to interview them and see first-hand whether they’ve adopted solar energy,” she disclosed.

The student leaders at Ebenezer SHS also voiced their commitment to carrying the campaign beyond the walk. Head Boy and President of the Environmental Club urged his peers to treat the country with the same care as their homes.

“It’s our own country. Just like you’d keep your house neat, we must keep Ghana neat,” he urged.

Vice President of the Environmental Club, Hannah Addy, shared that the student team plans to hold debrief meetings to equip members with guidelines to spread the message further within their neighborhoods.

“As part of the club’s next steps, we plan to hold a meeting where we’ll provide members with clear guidelines. This will equip them to go back into their communities and share what they’ve learned, ensuring the awareness continues to spread beyond just the school,” she explained.

Compound Prefect Neequaye Prince reflected on how last year walk inspired a creative recycling initiative.

“We used plastic waste from the event to plant crops. This awareness walk also encourages us to make our environment clean and attractive,” he said.

The awareness walk saw enthusiastic participation from students, community members, and environmental advocates who marched through the community with placards, chants, and direct conversations aimed at educating residents on the benefits of clean energy.