The CEO of Ghana’s renowned leather manufacturing company Horseman, Tonyi Senayah, donated 140 pairs of unisex school sandals to the Siruu Basic School in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region. The endeavour was a remarkable act of kindness and a symbol of hope for a school that has faced its share of challenges, as revealed in the Joy FM documentary, ‘Schools of Shame’.
Mr. Senayah, who watched the documentary which shed light on schools in underserved communities, was touched by the plight of the Siiru community and committed to providing sandals to the pupils to enable them to continue their education in comfort.
This act of benevolence saw 140 pairs of unisex sandals provided to each child at Siiru Basic School, courtesy of Horseman. Furthermore, Cadbury Ghana joined hands with Mr. Senayah to contribute assorted beverages. Also, a generous donor provided drinks and biscuits, all in a bid to enhance the students’ daily experiences.
Mr. Senayah, in his address to the school, stated that: “This is more than a donation; it’s a promise to support the educational development of a resilient community and invest in the future”. He said he believes the journey has begun and together, various stakeholders are paving the way for a brighter and transforming tomorrow for the students of Siruu Basic School and the entire community.
The items were received by the Headmistress, Don Mahatebel, who expressed her heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the pupils and the community. She said the sandals donation was timely as most pupils came to school barefoot. She called for more support as the school lacks basic amenities such as classrooms, desks and textbooks.
