Children in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region of Ghana go through an annual ritual of devastating rainstorms which creates horrible imprints in their minds. These imprints needs an outlet for freeing them from fear as a result of the exposure to such destructions. Drawing throughout history has proven to be a good tool for healing children who go through such experiences. Therefore it became necessary to use drawing to find out how the children in this area have been affected by the rainstorms and how it can be used to help the children deal with the effects of the devastation. The qualitative study was conducted in Bongo Dua Junior High Schools form 1 and 2. Children were asked to draw their experiences during and after the rainstorms. These drawings were analysed to understand the extent to which they have been affected. The study concluded that Children who suffer rainstorms and floods need to be given a therapy session and a Post-Traumatic Stress counselling to help them cope and allay their fear for rains or storms.
The smock/fugu industry in the Upper east region of Ghana is one that offers employment opportunities to many both educated and non-educated alike. Though successive governments have made several pronouncements to help boost the industry, it is still bedevilled with many challenges. This paper therefore seeks to unveil some of the challenges that this industry face. This survey was conducted in the Bongo District, Bolgatanga Municipal and the Kassena-Nankana Municipal of the Upper East region of Ghana. The survey used questionnaires and interviews to gather data. In all, 90 manufacturers and 75 customers were questioned. The study found out that the smock weaving and sewing industry though employs many equipment challenges. Many manufacturers do not have enough equipment to cover all apprentices. Also when the smock is woven or sewn into smocks, the selling of the products become difficult due to non-availability of markets. The study therefore recommends that the District Assemblies should provide some assistance to the manufacturers’ in the form of markets and a festival to showcase these products.
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