Patrons of the Captain Planet Foundation’s Planeteer Alliance joined environmental enthusiasts in high spirits to witness the first ever Wind Summit held in Ghana on Saturday July 26, 2025 at the Mary Mother of Good Counsel School in Accra.
The summit was hosted by Planeteer Ms. Nana Akua Dokyiwaa Karikari which made a broad statement on student leadership and set the tone for the participation of all children present at the Wind Summit.
A major highlight of the day was the keynote address delivered by renowned corporate leader, Rev. Dr. Joyce Rosalind Aryee. She commended the energy and commitment of the young participants.
“When I look around me, I don’t just see young people. I see changemakers, scientists, entrepreneurs, policy makers, and most of all, protectors of the planet,” she remarked with heartfelt encouragement.
Dr. Aryee urged participants to commit to the environmental cause with purpose and perseverance.
“Remember the three R’s,” she advised. “Reduce what you use. Reuse what you can. Recycle what you must. And I’ll add a fourth R, Rise. Rise to the challenge. Rise for your future.”
In her welcome remarks, Sister Francisca Asiedua Appiah HDR, Headmistress of Mary Mother of Good Counsel School, expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity to host the landmark summit. She emphasized the Catholic Church’s enduring commitment to environmental stewardship and lauded the partnership with the Planeteer Alliance.
She also gave special recognition to the young host, Ms. Nana Akua Dokyiwaa Karikari for her outstanding initiative and environmental advocacy.
“Nana’s winning idea to protect the environment exemplifies our school’s vision of sustainability, she noted.
Participants were taken through a compelling presentation by Mr. Elvis Aboluah, Manager of Trashy Bags Africa, who showcased innovative upcycled products such as school bags, pencil cases, hats, grocery bags, and picnic mats, all crafted from repurposed plastic waste. His presentation reinforced the practical benefits of recycling and innovation in waste management.
Another notable contributor, Mrs. Safowaa Dossah, CEO of the Mmofra Excellence Foundation, raised a clarion call on the urgent threat of environmental degradation. She praised the Wind Summit as a proactive response to a pressing global concern:
“Our planet is suffering. We cannot remain indifferent. In our homes and schools, let us champion plastic waste education and cause change in our little corners.”
Mr. Asare, a Science tutor at the host school, also took participants through an enlightening session on source separation and the importance of sorting waste at the point of generation.
The Wind Summit culminated in an engaging hands-on session where pupils from Mary Mother of Good Counsel School, Corpus Christi School, St. Theresa’s School, and St. Bernadette’s School transformed discarded plastics into creative items including bracelets, abacuses, vases, and artificial flowers, turning waste into wonder.
