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World Vision Ghana

International development organization operating in Ghana, running water access, sanitation, land restoration, and clean cooking initiatives across multiple regions.

2026-05-142026-05-23

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  1. May 2026

Yesterday

  1. World Vision Ghana celebrates over 600 children's birthdays in Wa West

    World Vision Ghana organised a mass birthday celebration and distributed educational and hygiene supplies to more than 600 children from Tanvaari and Dariguteng communities in Wa West District. The event is part of the organisation's annual "Bounce Back" programme aimed at supporting vulnerable children who lack resources to celebrate birthdays.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. World Vision launches land restoration project in Nabdam

    World Vision Ghana has launched the Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) Heritage Project in Nabdam District, a two-year initiative expected to restore over 1,500 hectares of degraded land and benefit over 10,000 people, particularly women, youth and vulnerable groups. The low-cost, community-driven approach regenerates indigenous trees from existing underground root systems to tackle deforestation, improve soil fertility and strengthen climate resilience among smallholder farmers in the northern regions.

    19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 18 May

  1. World Vision launches 5-year water and sanitation programme in Wa

    World Vision Ghana has launched a 5-year Universal Service Coverage programme targeting Wa West and Wa East districts to expand access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, with stakeholders signing MOUs and developing a joint roadmap focused on innovative financing, governance, and community participation.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 17 May

  1. Clean cooking stoves improve health and income in East Gonja

    The Eco-Flame Project, a joint initiative by World Vision Ghana and Vivo Energy, has introduced energy-efficient stoves to over 200 women in Kakoshi, Lamsi, and nearby communities in East Gonja District, reducing indoor air pollution, lowering firewood use, and enabling faster gari production with increased incomes.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. World Vision and Interplast deliver water to Ahafo communities

    A partnership between World Vision Ghana and Interplast Limited has provided clean drinking water to more than 1,500 residents and over 800 schoolchildren in Kwakuri and Akorsahkrom communities in Asutifi North District. The project, delivered through the Ahafo Regional Integrated WASH Programme, supplied HDPE pipes for construction and rehabilitation of water systems in areas that previously relied on unsafe water sources.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Over 50,000 gain safe water access in Eastern, Ahafo regions

    More than 50,000 people across the Eastern Region and Ahafo regions now have improved access to safe and reliable water through a partnership between World Vision Ghana and Polytank Ghana Limited. The project has reduced water-related illnesses and improved school attendance, with 26 communities in Ahafo and six in the Eastern Region benefiting from new or rehabilitated water systems.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

  4. World Vision and Polytank expand water access in Eastern, Ahafo regions

    A partnership between World Vision Ghana and Polytank Ghana Limited has expanded water access for communities, schools and health facilities in the Eastern and Ahafo regions through construction, rehabilitation and upgrading of water systems. The initiative has benefited 26 communities in Asutifi North and Asunafo North districts, six communities in Fanteakwa, 30 basic schools serving over 12,000 pupils, and more than 5,000 residents in the Eastern Region.

    17 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  5. Clean cooking stoves improve health, income in East Gonja

    Women in Kakoshi, Lamsi and nearby communities in East Gonja District are benefiting from the Eco-Flame Project, a joint initiative by World Vision Ghana and Vivo Energy introducing energy-efficient stoves for gari production. The improved stoves have reduced indoor air pollution, lowered firewood use, and increased production speed and incomes, while reducing cases of cough and eye irritation.

    17 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  6. World Vision and Interplast provide water to 2,300 in Ahafo

    A partnership between World Vision Ghana and Interplast Limited has delivered clean water to more than 1,500 residents and over 800 schoolchildren in Kwakuri and Akorsahkrom communities in Asutifi North District. The Ahafo Regional Integrated WASH Programme supplied HDPE pipes for construction and rehabilitation of water systems, with residents reporting improved health outcomes and reduced waterborne disease among children.

    17 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 14 May

  1. Education Ministry pledges improved WASH facilities in schools

    The Ministry of Education has reiterated its commitment to improving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in schools to promote safe, healthy learning environments. According to the 2020 Education Management Information System report cited by Deputy Minister Dr Clement Abass Apaak, about 25 per cent of public basic schools lack access to safe drinking water, 26 per cent lack improved toilet facilities, affecting more than 1.5 million pupils in public schools and over 314,000 in private schools.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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