Shape Attitude Ghana and H&E Educational Centre Champion Sanitation and Hygiene Campaign in Winneba
The H&E Educational Centre, in collaboration with Shape Attitude Ghana, spearheaded a significant community clean-up exercise in the Winneba market and its surrounding areas as part of an initiative to improve sanitation and hygiene standards within the municipality.
The exercise, held on Thursday, 3rd April, 2025, forms part of a broader campaign to prevent the outbreak and spread of cholera and other sanitation-related diseases. The joint initiative brought together residents, volunteers, and key community stakeholders, all of whom participated actively in cleaning the market spaces, sweeping the streets, collecting rubbish, and disinfecting public areas.
The clean-up drive was not only a practical effort to enhance the physical environment but also a strategic move to raise awareness of the critical role good hygiene and sanitation practices play in ensuring public health. By targeting a densely populated area such as the central market, the organisers aimed to set a compelling example of community responsibility and engagement in environmental health issues.
Speaking at the event, representatives from both organisations emphasised the importance of collective action in addressing long-standing sanitation challenges. They noted that the unsanitary disposal of waste, particularly in marketplaces and residential areas, continues to pose serious health threats, especially with the increasing risk of cholera outbreaks during the rainy season.
In a bid to sustain the impact of the initiative, Shape Attitude Ghana distributed educational materials, including posters and stickers, to learners and community members immediately after the clean-up. These materials served as both a visual reminder and a call to action, encouraging individuals to adopt daily habits that contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment.
The exercise was widely regarded as a success, reinforcing the potential of community-led interventions in promoting environmental cleanliness, public health, and sustainable living practices.