Dreams in shambles update: Guno MA Primary School undergoes transformation

About an hour’s drive from Tamale township, I eagerly anticipated seeing the pupils of Guno MA Primary School again.

It has been four months since I highlighted their plight in the documentary “Dreams in Shambles.”

The community members gave me a grand welcome. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and gratitude as I stepped into the village.

Through the benevolence of donors, the pupils have received a significant school items, including books, uniforms, and shoes. Additionally, food has been made available for the students, which has greatly encouraged school attendance.

During my previous visit, I encountered a group of young girls walking to school barefoot and unaccompanied, enduring the scorching heat.

Wumbe, a four-year-old in primary 1, was not only attending classes but also looking after her 9-month-old brother and 2-year-old sister.

This longstanding tradition of siblings taking care of each other has posed significant challenges to their education.

Today, Wumbe, her younger sister and friends including Radia, and Maria now attend school well-dressed in their uniforms and shoes. They also worry less about having enough books.

While there is still much work to be done, the chief and elders of the community were happy to see me again and to witness the positive changes in the children’s lives.

“We are truly happy and satisfied with what TV3 has done for the people of Guno. We hope this can be sustainable to enrich the knowledge of the children” Fuseini Alhassan, Chief of Guno said

Teachers at Guno MA Primary School are optimistic about the future and the positive impact this support will have.

Janet Adua, the Ghana Education Service Director for Nanton District, shared her thoughts on the transformation and the future, expressing hope and gratitude for the support the school has received.

“After the documentary Dreams in Shambles premiered on Tv3, we had people coming in to donate to the children and this has sparked their interest to come to school” Janet Adua, GES director for Nanton District.

As lunch was being prepared, the students could hardly wait. Finally, the food was ready, and the rush for it showed just how necessary it was. The students queued according to their classrooms to receive their meals.

The transformation was evident in the smiles of the children and the pride of the community. As the students enjoyed their lunch, I couldn’t help but feel hopeful for their future. The journey wasn’t over, but seeing the positive impact made every effort worthwhile.

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