Bolgatanga: The Nyariga Doone Girls Junior High School in the Bolgatanga Municipality of the Upper East Region has taken a significant step to address its infrastructure challenges by launching an Educational Development Fund. This initiative aims to meet the increasing enrollment demands at the school, which has grown considerably since its establishment in 1998 with just 21 girls. According to Ghana News Agency, the fund was introduced during the school's first community stakeholder forum on education held in Nyariga. Reverend John Akaribo, who initially started the school as a private venture and later transferred ownership to the government, highlighted the pressing infrastructure issues resulting from the growing student population. Currently, the primary level has 600 students, while the JHS accommodates 150 students in classrooms averaging 50 students each. Reverend Akaribo addressed these challenges, stating that the school plans to construct a standard two-unit three-classroom block to accommodate more students and alleviate overcrowding. This development will allow the school to operate two streams of classes, A and B. Conscious of the shortage of teaching staff, the school is collaborating with St. John Bosco College of Education in Navrongo to annually post trainees to support the teaching workforce. The funding for this project will be sourced through a special development levy, fundraisers, donations, and appeals for contributions in cash or kind. Reverend Akaribo expressed gratitude to the Blessing Basket Project (BBJ), a non-governmental organization that has previously assisted the school by providing essential facilities such as a classroom block, office and store, computer lab, KVIP restroom, borehole, and computers. During the forum, Professor Peter Boamah, Pro Vice Chancellor of Bolgatanga Technical University, emphasized the significance of gender-inclusive technical education for socio-economic development. He noted that women and girls encounter various obstacles, including negative st ereotypes and financial barriers, which impede their educational pursuits. He urged stakeholders to support initiatives that promote girl child education. Mr. Rudolf Nyaaba, Vice Principal of St. John Bosco College of Education, encouraged the community to remain committed to their children's education, pledging technical support to the school. Mr. Simon Aduko, Assistant Headteacher, expressed appreciation to the founder and BBJ for their continued support, urging community members to contribute towards resolving the infrastructure deficit. Mr. Alagaara Atinkiine, representing the chief of Nyariga, appealed to local residents and those in the diaspora to assist in the construction of the new classrooms to enhance academic activities. A fundraising event is planned for mid-November 2024 to support this initiative.