Sinapi Aba Savings and Loans has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting clean, green, and sustainable learning environments in basic schools across Ghana.

The pledge came during the 2025 edition of the Jan Binder Awards, hosted in the Ashanti Region.

“Maintaining a healthy and sustainable environment in schools is a critical step toward broader climate sustainability,” said Joyce OwusuDabo, Chief Programs Officer of Sinapi Aba, while encouraging schools to continue daily practices that link to the global fight against climate change.

Peaceland School emerged as the top winner, securing the title of “Most Clean and Green School.” Huggy Royal School and Bright Beginning School came second and third respectively. The winning schools received cash prizes of GH¢18,000, GH¢14,400, and GH¢9,600, along with commemorative certificates and plaques.

The awards, organized by Sinapi Aba in partnership with Opportunity International Germany, recognize basic schools that demonstrate exceptional commitment to maintaining clean classrooms, proper waste disposal, hygienic toilet facilities, clean compounds with handwashing stations, and verdant surroundings.

Educational Coordinator for Private Schools in the Atwima Nwabiagya District, Lydia Asante Frimpong, noted that fostering such environments early helps instill environmental consciousness in children, preparing them to contribute to a sustainable future.

Honoring the legacy of Jan Binder, a young German environmental advocate, the awards are sustained through an annual fundraising cycling tour organized by his mother, Martha Binder. The initiative transforms personal tribute into a lasting force for environmental stewardship in schools.

Accepting the top award, Mr. Evans Nkrumah, Proprietor of Peaceland School, expressed gratitude to Sinapi Aba, noting that the recognition would inspire his school and others to expand their environmental initiatives.

With over a decade of recognition, the Jan Binder Awards continue to motivate schools across the country to prioritize cleanliness, sustainability, and eco-friendly practices in Ghana’s educational sector.