St. Michael’s Senior High School and Azeem-Namoa Senior High Technical in the Northern Region are currently facing a severe water shortage, significantly impacting the daily lives of students and staff.

At Azeem-Namoa Senior High Technical, where nearly 800 students and 40 staff members depend on a single borehole for water, students are struggling to access enough for basic needs.

One student described the hardship, stating, “Life on campus is very difficult due to the insufficient water supply.”

The situation forces students to leave campus in search of water, often facing harassment in the process.

“We always find it very difficult to get water on campus,” one student explained, adding that students sometimes arrive late to class after long trips to collect water.

When the borehole on campus breaks down, the difficulties intensify, forcing students and staff to travel further distances for water.

This ongoing crisis has disrupted both the health and academic routines of the school community.

To address these critical needs, the Centre for Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), a non-governmental organisation, has stepped in with vital assistance, donating solar-powered, mechanised water systems to both schools.

Each system is equipped with a 3,000-litre water tank, ensuring a consistent supply of potable water on campus.

This initiative aims to enhance the health and well-being of students and staff, creating a more conducive environment for learning.

The Project Manager for the Centre for Sanitation and Hygiene highlighted the importance of this project, explaining that their assessment revealed the profound impact of the water shortage on students’ ability to attend classes and maintain hygiene.

“We were deeply moved by their plight and decided to come to their aid,” he said. He added, “We are also going to rehabilitate their toilet facilities as well.”

The schools expressed deep gratitude for this life-changing contribution. The headmaster of Azeem-Namoa Senior High Technical School conveyed his appreciation, stating,

“This project will provide us with water 24 hours a day, and with that, students will no longer have to go off-campus in search of water.”

This intervention marks a significant step toward improving the educational experience and overall quality of life for students and staff at both institutions.