Sunyani's Team Plan
Making every child in Sunyani matter!
Have you ever wondered who decides how the schools, clinics and parks in your town get better — and how you can help?
The Sunyani Municipal Assembly in the Bono Region made its very own district plan so that every child in Sunyani grows up safe, healthy, happy and included — no matter who they are or what special needs they have!
First, two big words
Who makes the plan — and what is it?
Grown-ups use some tricky words for this. Here is what they actually mean.
What is a District Assembly?
Imagine your neighbourhood as a huge team — the District Assembly is like the coaches and leaders of that team!
They are the local government people whose job is to take care of the town: fix roads, build schools, keep streets clean, and make sure everyone stays safe and happy.
What is a District Plan?
A district plan is like a giant map made by local leaders to make a town or city a much better place to live!
Instead of adults just guessing what to do, the plan lists the biggest problems — dirty streets, schools that need help, places that need safer parks — then writes a step-by-step checklist for fixing them.
Our big dream
We dream of a Sunyani where every child…
Five big dreams, for every single kid in Sunyani — including children with disabilities.
Feels safe, protected & loved
At home and all around the community.
Has caring parents
And a big, supportive family around them.
Can get in everywhere
Schools, parks and health centres — including children with disabilities.
Eats fresh, healthy food
And grows up strong and well.
Belongs to a strong family
One that gets the money help and support it needs.
Who is the plan for?
Every child in Sunyani
Everybody counts — and the plan makes sure help reaches the children who need it most.
Children & their families
Every kid in Sunyani, and the mums, dads and caregivers who look after them.
Children with special needs
Kids whose bodies or brains work in their own way, and who need the right support to join in.
Children who need a safe place
Kids who need protection right away, and a warm, caring place to stay.
Families who need a helping hand
Homes where money is tight, so food, clothes and school things are hard to get.
The big idea
work together as one big team,
every child in Sunyani
really matters.
Children
You are the reason the whole plan exists — and in Child Parliaments, you get to share your big ideas too!
Families
Mums, dads and caregivers pick up parenting tips and support each other, so no parent feels alone.
Communities
Doctors, teachers, social workers, leaders and police all pull in the same direction instead of working alone.
Understanding the plan
Our 6 Super Powers
To make the dream come true, Sunyani's leaders are focusing on six priority areas — and every one of them points back at the same thing.
Safe & Protected Kids. Helper teams, a safe haven and strong child-rights laws keep every child safe from harm.
Safe & Protected Kids
Child protection & family care
The whole community keeps watch, so every child is safe from harm!
Community watchdogs & helper teams
Local helper teams, so anyone who spots a child in danger knows exactly who to tell.
A safe haven
A 20-bed shelter run by the town — a warm, safe place with loving care for children who need protection right away.
Child rights
Making sure strong laws that protect every child's safety and well-being are really followed.
Loving Homes & Happy Families
Responsive caregiving
A happy home is where every child's story begins — and every child gets a voice!
Parenting tips
Sharing great parenting ideas on the radio, at church, at the mosque and in neighbourhood centres.
Special support groups
Groups for families caring for children with special needs, so no parent ever feels alone.
Children's voice
Fun Child Parliaments and radio shows where children speak up and share their big ideas!
Welcoming Spaces for Everyone
Disability inclusion
Every door open, every path smooth — so every child can play and learn with their friends!
Fixing our buildings
Smooth ramps, wide doors, handrails and toilets everyone can use — at schools, clinics and public centres.
Mobility aids
Wheelchairs and other helpful tools, so every child with special needs can play and learn alongside their friends.
Equal rights
Speaking up so children with disabilities always get the same love, fairness and chances as everyone else.
Healthy Bodies & Clean Neighbourhoods
Health & nutrition
Get moving, eat well and keep Sunyani clean and green!
Fun family walks
Family walks and children's sports days to keep everyone active and happy!
Healthy food fairs
School and community food fairs that teach children all about delicious, healthy eating.
Clean-up days & green clubs
Neighbourhood clean-up days and school tree-planting clubs to take care of our environment.
Helping Hands for Families
Social protection
When a family gets a helping hand, the children get what they need!
Linking families to help
Connecting families in need to school feeding, money help like LEAP, and job support, so parents can provide for their children.
Stronger households
Helping families earn a steady income, so every child has food, clothes and school supplies.
One Big Team
Governance & coordination
No one can do it alone — so everybody joins one big team!
Working together
Bringing doctors, teachers, social workers, local leaders and police into one team to support our children.
Training our helpers
Training teachers, social workers and caregivers so they know how to give every child the best care possible.
Why six super powers and not one
You can't build a better Sunyani with one block
Imagine building Sunyani out of giant toy blocks. Every colour is one of the six super powers — take a colour away and the whole town wobbles.
Food fairs are great — but not if a family can't afford dinner. Ramps help — but not if nobody is keeping watch that children are safe. When all six super powers work together, Sunyani becomes a place where every child matters.
You are part of Sunyani's team!
Sunyani is your home too. Your voice matters — just like every child.
Your turn
What can you do?
See something? Say something to a grown-up you trust
Join a clean-up day or plant a tree
Invite every kid to play with you
Working together
Our partners
These are the teams helping Sunyani turn the plan into safe homes, healthy bodies and welcoming spaces.
This research was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) [NIHR158910] using UK international development funding from the UK Government to support global health research. The views expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NIHR or the UK government.