IPR Ghana inspires Good Shepherd R/C JHS students to champion environmental sustainability

IPR Ghana inspired Good Shepherd R/C JHS students to champion environmental sustainability during a sensitisation programme organised by the Ashanti Regional Branch of the Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana. The engagement introduced students to the public relations profession while raising awareness about environmental stewardship under the theme, "Leading Change Through Communication". Mr. Anthony Adjapong, President of the IPR Kumasi Chapter, stated that the annual engagement formed part of IPR Ghana's Communication Month activities, which aim to educate communities across the country, with this year's edition focusing on junior high school students. He said, "You are privileged to be one of the few schools in the country to have this engagement this year when IPR is celebrating what we call Ghana Month, which is a communication month."

Mr. Adjapong urged students to recognise the direct relationship between environmental protection and human well-being, noting that poor environmental practices contribute significantly to flooding, pollution, and public health challenges. He stated, "Our environment is what makes it possible for us to live. Therefore, when you destroy the environment, you destroy life." He encouraged students to adopt simple but impactful environmental sustainability practices, including disposing of waste responsibly, protecting school property, and participating in clean-up exercises. He also challenged them to become agents of change by influencing their peers to adopt environmentally responsible behaviours, stating, "Leadership is influence. Every one of you is a leader. So, you will have to influence others to do t..."