BACK TO SCHOOL PROJECT; Celebrating world literacy month in partnership with Rotary club Port Harcourt, GRA
In celebration of World Literacy Month, the foundation, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt GRA, visited De Wisdom Special School in Oyigbo as part of the Back-to-School Project. The project aimed to provide essential school materials to the students, promoting literacy and supporting inclusive education for children with special needs.
Items Donated:
- School bags
- Sandals
- Exercise books
- Pens
- Food items
Remarks from Rotary Club of Port Harcourt GRA:
Rtn Douglas Okafor, the President of the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt GRA, expressed his appreciation to the proprietress of the school for her dedication to the care and education of the children. In his speech, he stressed the importance of the project, noting that it aligns with Rotary International’s global goals of promoting basic education and literacy. He highlighted September as Rotary’s Basic Education and Literacy Month, serving as a reminder of the club’s responsibility to ensure that every child has access to quality education, irrespective of their abilities.
Feedback from the School:
The proprietress of De Wisdom Special School expressed her deep gratitude for the support provided by both the foundation and the Rotary Club. She mentioned that the items donated would significantly alleviate the burdens faced by parents, especially with the rising cost of living. The food supplies, in particular, were noted as being invaluable to the well-being of the children and their families. She further appreciated the foundation for its continuous collaboration with the school, ensuring that the needs of the students are consistently met.
