Addressing School Dropout and Overcrowding Opening of Khalifa School in Tamale, Northern Ghana

As part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts to support educational infrastructure and empower students and teachers across the globe, Qatar Charity has alleviated the suffering of hundreds of students in the city of Tamale, Ghana, by inaugurating the new "Khalifa School."

Located in Tamale, Northern Ghana a region plagued by severe poverty and a lack of infrastructure in both education and healthcare the school responds to an urgent need for support to ensure a dignified life and a better future for children.

Khalifa School comprises three classrooms, an administrative office, a dining room, a library, and sanitation facilities. It accommodates approximately 150 students and was built according to engineering standards that ensure its sustainability for decades to come.

Combating School Dropout

Students in rural Ghana and some impoverished urban areas face challenges in accessing classroom seats due to overcrowding, with class sizes exceeding normal limits. This has forced some students to drop out due to the lack of available seating.

Qatar Charity’s intervention in Ghana’s education sector through the construction of Khalifa School is part of a series of educational projects, supported by generous donors in Qatar.

Supporting Education in Tamale

School Principal Ibrahim Yakubu emphasized that Tamale still urgently needs more classrooms to accommodate new students and reintegrate dropouts, whose numbers are increasing daily. He stated: “We face severe overcrowding in classrooms, which negatively affects the quality of education and increases the risk of dropout. We thank everyone who helped us provide education for our children.”

Hope for Quality Education

Mr. Idris Rahima, a member of the Parents and Teachers’ Committee, expressed his joy at the opening of Khalifa School. He said: “I have four school-aged children, three of whom are already enrolled, but I was very concerned about my youngest, who is six years old, due to the overcrowded classrooms that sometimes hold up to 90 students, forcing teachers to seat some children on the floor. The new Khalifa School has given us renewed hope for quality and dignified education.”