By Stanley Kwabla Arku
The Ministry of Education is strengthening ties with World Vision Ghana in a renewed effort to improve access to quality education, enhance child protection, and close infrastructure gaps in schools across the country.
The renewed collaboration was the focus of a high-level meeting in Accra between the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, and a delegation from World Vision Ghana led by its National Director, Mr. Jean-Claude Mukadi.
Commending the organization for its over four-decade-long commitment to development work in Ghana, particularly in underserved communities, the Minister said the time had come to deepen cooperation to reflect 21st-century educational needs, inclusive, safe, and skill-driven.
“Our education must meet modern realities. Children must not only be protected offline but also online,” Hon. Iddrisu stressed, urging World Vision to support the Ministry’s efforts on child online safety and digital literacy.
He also underscored the government’s commitment to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), describing it as a key lever for addressing the country’s youth unemployment crisis.
“If we are to solve youth unemployment, TVET must be taken seriously. We need help retooling and equipping our TVET institutions to prepare the next generation for the job market,” the Minister said.
Mr. Mukadi, on his part, welcomed the Ministry’s call for collaboration and pledged World Vision Ghana’s readiness to offer targeted support in key areas.
He announced the organization’s willingness to help develop a digital education policy, tackle school infrastructure and furniture deficits, and support initiatives aimed at reducing school absenteeism among girls.
“World Vision is committed to supporting menstrual hygiene efforts, including providing sanitary pads and constructing changing rooms for girls in schools,” he said.
The expanded partnership aligns with World Vision Ghana’s strategic focus areas, including education, health and nutrition, WASH, child protection, livelihoods, and faith-based development.