Sakafia Islamic Senior High School, located in Kumasi, Ghana, has been named the winner of the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools-Sub-Saharan Africa category.
The school was recognised for its pioneering aquaponics project, aimed at addressing food insecurity while promoting sustainable agricultural practices within the school and the wider community.
Sakafia Islamic Senior High School's project will establish a full-scale urban aquaponics system, integrating aquaculture and hydroponics in a closed-loop design that efficiently produces both fish and vegetables.
This innovative approach reduces water usage, enhances food production, and minimises environmental impact, offering a practical and scalable solution to food security challenges in the region.
