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⚫ '''Kwawkrom'''' is a community situated in the ] ] of ]. It is situated near the ] in Ghana. This is a rain forest reserve.<ref>https://portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/2010-073.pdf</ref> It is situated approximately 20 kilometers South West of the district capital, Bibiani.
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⚫ '''Kwawkrom''' is a community in the ] ] of ]. It is a rain forest reserve situated near the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Parks and Reserves of Gahana|url=https://portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/2010-073.pdf|publisher=] |year=2010|accessdate=5 December 2016}}</ref> It is approximately 20 kilometers South West of ].
⚫ The community was established<ref>https://www.modernghana.com/news/627274/1/rural-community-sees-light-after-58-years-on.html </ref> in 1957, the year of the ].


⚫ The community was established<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/627274/1/rural-community-sees-light-after-58-years-on.html|title=Rural Community Sees Light After 58-Years On|first=George Amihere|last=Naykene|publisher=}}</ref> in 1957, the year of ].
=== '''Description''' ===
The community has 53 homes built. The community is surrounded by rain forest and by cocoa trees. The Suraw River runs alongside the Eastern side of the community. There are 3 boreholes for drinking water. The businesses include one sundries kiosk, a baker’s oven and a cocoa shed. There are a Roman Catholic Church and an Pentacostal Church.


=== '''Population''' === == Facilities ==
The community has 53 homes built.
⚫ The small community has a Chief and a Queen Mother. The social structure is ] The population of the community is quite young and has grown in recent history (quote needed).


== Geography ==
⚫ Although the average life expectancy in Ghana] has risen in 2016 to 62.4 years (male and female) ranking it 25<sup>th</sup> in Africa,<ref>http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Life-expectancy-in-Ghana-now-62-4-years-Report-440439 </ref> this community has several octogenarians including the present Chief.
The community is surrounded by rain forest and cocoa trees. The Suraw River runs alongside the Eastern side. Three boreholes provide drinking water.


⚫ == Economy ==
⚫ The population is majority Christian.


Business includes one sundries kiosk, a baker and a cocoa shed.
⚫ === '''Language''' ===
⚫ The local community speaks ] a dialect Akan/ ].


=== Culture=== == Religion ==
A Roman Catholic church and a Pentecostal Church are present.
⚫ The community practices . It is not uncommon to see reflecting the dreams, desires or the occupation of the deceased.
⚫ ===Climate===


== Governance ==
⚫ The climate is ]. There are two rainy seasons: main rainy season runs from April to July with a minor rainy season September to November. The region generally experiences ], a dry desert wind from the Sahara from December to March. This wind carries thick dust particles that can interfere with sunshine, cocoa production and transport.


⚫ The community has a Chief and a Queen Mother. The social structure is a ]
⚫ === '''Economy''' ===


== Demographics ==
==== ====
⚫ The forests have been cut back to make way for cocoa farming on industrial scale. The economy is based primarily on agriculture: the production of cocoa beans. The beans are sold to ] through local cooperatives.


The population of the community is youthful and has grown in recent history.
⚫ Local residents practice subsistence farming and farm for food for sale in the local market and for growing rice.


⚫ Although the average life expectancy in Ghana] has risen in 2016 to 62.4 years (male and female) ranking it 25th in Africa,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Life-expectancy-in-Ghana-now-62-4-years-Report-440439|title=Life expectancy in Ghana now 62.4 years – Report|date=20 May 2016|publisher=}}</ref> this community has several octogenarians including the present Chief.
=== '''Education''' ===


⚫ The population is majority Christian.
⚫ ==== Primary Schools: ====
⚫ Children attend school at Anyinasie Primary School situated approximately 2 kilometers from the community.


⚫ == Language ==
⚫ Presently, the ] is building a new ] and Primary School within the community limits. Construction should be completed by January 2017.
⚫ The local community speaks ], a dialect Akan/ ].


== Culture==
⚫ ==== Junior High School  ====
⚫ The community practices funeral rituals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/483743/1/funeral-palaver-in-ghana-celebration-of-the-dead-o.html|title=Funeral Palaver In Ghana: Celebration Of The Dead Or Life|first=Damian|last=Avevor|publisher=}}</ref> It is not uncommon to see coffins<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2013/feb/07/ghana-coffins-in-pictures|title=Ghanaian coffins - in pictures|newspaper=The Guardian|date=7 February 2013|publisher=}}</ref> reflecting the dreams, desires or the occupation of the deceased.
There are no Junior High Schools (JHS) in the community and children must attend JHS in other localities. The closest is a local community named Surano.


⚫ ==Climate==
⚫ ==== Senior High School ====
⚫ There are no Senior High Schools in the vicinity. Children able to continue their education must attend school in other localities such as ] or ] or further away.


⚫ The climate is ]. The main rainy season runs from April to July with a minor rainy season from September to November. The region generally experiences ], a dry desert wind from the ] from December to March. This wind carries thick dust particles that can interfere with sunshine, cocoa production and transport.
⚫ There is a Public Senior High School under construction in the community of Chirano approximately 5 kilometers from Kwawkrom which may facilitate attendance for more residents of the area.


== Economy ==
⚫ ==== '''Information technology''' ====
⚫ Access to information technology is very limited. They have recently been connected to the electricity grid and have no access to the internet.


⚫ The economy is based primarily on the production of cocoa beans. The beans are sold to ] through local cooperatives. The forests have been cut back to make way for cocoa farming on an industrial scale.
=== '''Healthcare''' ===
⚫ The local community has access to medical clinics in Etwebo, Chirano, and Paboase. The residents can seek medical attention at either the Bibiani District Hospital and or Sefwi Wiawso District Hospital.


⚫ Local residents practice subsistence farming. They cultivate rice.
⚫ Malaria is the number one cause of death. (need statistics from clinic)


=== '''External links''' === == Education ==
1.      https://cocobod.gh/index.php


⚫ === Primary schools ===
2.      <nowiki>https://tenders.rfpalertservices.com/en/2016-1/28/rfp-tender/construction-of-1no3-unit-classroom-block-with-office-store-and-ancillary-facilities-and-2976757</nowiki>
⚫ Children attend school at Anyinasie Primary School, 2 kilometers away from the community.


⚫ The Ghanaian ] is building a new ] and Primary School within the community. Construction was expected to be completed by January 2017.
⚫ 3.      <nowiki>https://www.modernghana.com/news/627274/1/rural-community-sees-light-after-58-years-on.html</nowiki>


⚫ === Junior high school ===
4.      <nowiki>https://www.newsghana.com.gh/communities-commend-company-for-progress/</nowiki>
The closest Junior High is in Surano.

⚫ === Senior high school ===
⚫ Children may attend school in other localities such as ] or ].

⚫ A Public Senior High School is under construction in Chirano, approximately 5 kilometers away.

⚫ == Information technology ==
⚫ Access to information technology is limited. Connection to the electricity grid is now available.

== Health care ==

⚫ The local community has access to medical clinics in Etwebo, Chirano and Paboase. Residents can seek medical attention at either the Bibiani District Hospital and or Sefwi Wiawso District Hospital.

⚫ ] is the number one cause of death.


== References == == References ==
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== External links ==
*{{cite web|url=https://cocobod.gh/index.php|title=Ghana Cocoa Board, Cocoa Production, Processing & Marketing, Cocoa Bean Exporters, Ghana Cocoa Exports - Cocobod, Accra, Ghana|publisher=}}
*{{cite web|url=https://tenders.rfpalertservices.com/en/2016-1/28/rfp-tender/construction-of-1no3-unit-classroom-block-with-office-store-and-ancillary-facilities-and-2976757|title=Ghana - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY - Construction of 1No.3-Unit Classroom Block with Office, store and ancillary facilities and mechanization of 1No. Borehole with overhead tank at Sefwi Kwawkrom|publisher=}}
⚫ *{{cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/627274/1/rural-community-sees-light-after-58-years-on.html|title=Rural Community Sees Light After 58-Years On|first=George Amihere|last=Naykene|publisher=}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.newsghana.com.gh/communities-commend-company-for-progress/|title=Communities commend company for progress|first=News|last=Ghana|date=8 July 2016|publisher=}}

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Kwawkrom is a community in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Western Region of Ghana. It is a rain forest reserve situated near the Boin Tano Nature Reserve. It is approximately 20 kilometers South West of Bibiani.

The community was established in 1957, the year of Ghanaian Independence.

Facilities

The community has 53 homes built.

Geography

The community is surrounded by rain forest and cocoa trees. The Suraw River runs alongside the Eastern side. Three boreholes provide drinking water.

Economy

Business includes one sundries kiosk, a baker and a cocoa shed.

Religion

A Roman Catholic church and a Pentecostal Church are present.

Governance

The community has a Chief and a Queen Mother. The social structure is a Chieftaincy.

Demographics

The population of the community is youthful and has grown in recent history.

Although the average life expectancy in Ghana] has risen in 2016 to 62.4 years (male and female) ranking it 25th in Africa, this community has several octogenarians including the present Chief.

The population is majority Christian.

Language

The local community speaks Sefwi, a dialect Akan/ Twi.

Culture

The community practices funeral rituals. It is not uncommon to see coffins reflecting the dreams, desires or the occupation of the deceased.

Climate

The climate is tropical. The main rainy season runs from April to July with a minor rainy season from September to November. The region generally experiences Harmattan, a dry desert wind from the Sahara from December to March. This wind carries thick dust particles that can interfere with sunshine, cocoa production and transport.

Economy

The economy is based primarily on the production of cocoa beans. The beans are sold to Ghana Cocoa Board through local cooperatives. The forests have been cut back to make way for cocoa farming on an industrial scale.

Local residents practice subsistence farming. They cultivate rice.

Education

Primary schools

Children attend school at Anyinasie Primary School, 2 kilometers away from the community.

The Ghanaian Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is building a new Kindergarten and Primary School within the community. Construction was expected to be completed by January 2017.

Junior high school

The closest Junior High is in Surano.

Senior high school

Children may attend school in other localities such as Bibiani or Wiawso.

A Public Senior High School is under construction in Chirano, approximately 5 kilometers away.

Information technology

Access to information technology is limited. Connection to the electricity grid is now available.

Health care

The local community has access to medical clinics in Etwebo, Chirano and Paboase. Residents can seek medical attention at either the Bibiani District Hospital and or Sefwi Wiawso District Hospital.

Malaria is the number one cause of death.

References

  1. "Parks and Reserves of Gahana" (PDF). IUCN. 2010. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  2. Naykene, George Amihere. "Rural Community Sees Light After 58-Years On".
  3. "Life expectancy in Ghana now 62.4 years – Report". 20 May 2016.
  4. Avevor, Damian. "Funeral Palaver In Ghana: Celebration Of The Dead Or Life".
  5. "Ghanaian coffins - in pictures". The Guardian. 7 February 2013.

External links

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