The Sekyere Afram Plains District, in collaboration with World Vision Ghana, has launched a new Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiative aimed at improving health outcomes and strengthening community resilience.
The project, known as WASH for Improved Health, seeks to advance advocacy in the areas of health, education, water, sanitation and hygiene across the district.
It aligns with a broader vision to ensure that children in the Sekyere Afram Plains are loved, protected, healthy, educated and empowered to thrive within resilient families and inclusive communities.
Speaking at the launch, Robel Wamisho, Program Associate Director at World Vision Ghana, emphasised the organisation’s commitment to transforming communities by addressing sanitation and water challenges, promoting hygiene practices and supporting vulnerable children.
He noted that the success of the initiative hinges on strong collaboration with the Sekyere Afram Plains District Assembly, the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council and other key stakeholders.
Regional Operations Manager for World Vision Ghana, Ivan Aboagye, described the Sekyere Afram Plains as one of the largest yet poorest districts in the Ashanti Region, grappling with significant deficits in sanitation and access to clean water. Data from the area, he said, shows that inadequate sanitation facilities and limited potable water access remain major developmental barriers.
Mr. Aboagye explained that the WASH initiative will target vulnerable communities with limited access to potable water and poor handwashing practices.
He added that improving sanitation, particularly reducing open defecation, remains central to the project’s goals.
Source: David Opoku