EDUCATION

Education is closely linked to virtually all dimensions of development- human, economic and social. An educated, technically skilled workforce is critical for long term economic growth. Expanding girl child education has positive effects on fertility, infant mortality and enrolment rates of the next generation. Education is also a key to factor in improving governance as education empowers people, allowing them to develop critical thinking and

ENVIRONMENT

The protection of environment is a pressing issue. Every person has an obligation and duty to protect it. Environmental protection encompasses not only pollution but also sustainable development and conservation of natural resources and the ecosystem. Today, the necessity of environmental awareness and enforcement is more demanding and urgent than ever before. One of the most glaring problems which the world faces today is the

ADVOCACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Education is closely linked to virtually all dimensions of development- human, economic and social. An educated, technically skilled workforce is critical for long term economic growth. Expanding girl child education has positive effects on fertility, infant mortality and enrolment rates of the next generation. Education is also a key to factor in improving governance as education empowers people, allowing them to develop critical

HEALTH

According to the GSS, eight (8) out of every ten (10) people picked at random in the upper west region are poor and one of the two regions where poverty has worsen for the past eight (8) years (GSS REPORT 2008). This has affected negatively in the situation of the region. The right to good health, nutrition and devoid of diseases is paramount to every person irrespective of your

WATER, SANITATION & HYGIENE

Poor hygienic practices in homes and communities are another dimension of the problem. In many households, unhygienic practices by individuals, ineffective and insufficient hygiene education has resulted in poor hygienic practices. Most community members do not wash their hands with soap in critical times and water and foodstuffs are not

LIVELIHOOD/AGRICULTURE

Ensuring access to food and livelihood security in the Upper West Region and the country as a whole is a fundamental human necessity. The right to good food and healthy lives for all should be ensured and secured, however, the socio-economic conditions coupling with climate change is making it difficult for rural communities to secure their livelihood.

PLEASE RAISE YOUR HAND

Raise your hand: For the children and families who need it the most.