The Global Africa Summit (GAS) kicked off today in Accra, Ghana, bringing together leaders from Africa and its diaspora to promote cross-continental trade. Dr. Tinah Tusiime Mukunda, National Director of World Vision Ghana, highlighted the critical issue of water sanitation and hygiene in the country, citing its impact on education, health, and child protection.
According to World Vision Ghana, 30% of Ghanaians lack access to basic water services, while 40% do not have household toilets, leading to open defecation. The organization also noted that 26% of schools lack sufficient sanitation facilities, affecting millions of children’s learning outcomes, with girls being disproportionately affected.
World Vision Ghana is calling for partnerships to address these challenges, emphasizing the importance of clean water, safe sanitation, and hygiene. The organization has worked in 14 regions, reaching 3.3 million people with transformative interventions.
The call to action urges innovators, doers, and partners to join forces to build water systems, expand climate-resilient agriculture, and power communities with renewable energy. The goal is to create a Ghana where no child walks miles for water, and every family has access to basic services, promoting prosperity and sustainability.
Dr. Mukunda emphasized that this is not charity, but nation-building, economic transformation, and impact investment with measurable returns. The appeal is for Ghanaians to support Ghanaians, unlocking strategic partnerships to shape the next generation.
Story by: Ernest Frimpong (+233247220948)
