By Elizabeth Larkwor Baah
Theme, July 23, GNA – The First Baptist Church School observed its ‘Advocacy Day’ by strongly urging citizens and officials to tackle and put an end to damaging social problems that endanger both people and the environment.
The focus of the awareness day revolved around the importance of united efforts to address urgent social issues including illegal mining, referred to as galamsey, child trafficking, cybercrime, and child abuse, among other concerns.
Ms. Vida Inkoom, the Assistant Headteacher at the school, mentioned in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the awareness day provided a chance for the school to promote a feeling of community responsibility among the students.
Ms. Inkoom highlighted the significance of increasing public understanding regarding the risks associated with activities that harm the environment, communities, and future generations, noting that by enhancing awareness, the school aimed to encourage actions that would bring about long-term improvements.
She stated that these issues were not merely isolated problems but indicated significant dangers that impacted the health of individuals and communities, which, if not addressed, could lead to enduring harmful effects on the environment.
She mentioned that this was the first event, and the school plans to hold it annually in order to foster a positive attitude among the children. She also urged the authorities to take into account the future of the younger generation and promptly tackle issues that could impact their future, the environment, and nature.
The Deputy Headteacher highlighted the significance of young people’s participation in addressing these challenges and urged them to speak out and get involved in dealing with these societal matters as upcoming leaders of the country.
Students from First Baptist Church School went out into the streets, supported by their teachers, to interact with the local community and share their message using signs and writings on their clothing about the harmful impact of unlawful actions, which could result in negative consequences for the environment in the future.
They were dressed in T-shirts featuring different messages like “corruption is the enemy,” “end child abuse,” “let’s combat cybercrime,” “don’t harm the environment,” “galamsey is destroying our future,” and “plant trees for a better life,” among others.
They also emphasized the risks associated with child trafficking, child maltreatment, online crimes, and other illegal acts that deprived children of their future and subjected them to exploitation and harm.
Ms. Stephanie Ababio, a student in class five, emphasized the importance of Ghanaians standing up against actions that harm society and the future of the younger generation.
GNA
Edited by Laudia Sawer and Benjamin Mensah
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