World Vision Ghana Inaugurates Solar‑Powered Water System in Gyaesayor
By Vivian Adu, Communications Officer
World Vision Ghana has inaugurated a solar‑powered mechanised water system in the Gyaesayor community in the Krachi West Area Programme, as part of a Board visit to the area and activities marking World Water Day 2026.
The inauguration was led by the Board Chair of World Vision Ghana, Dr Mary Coleman and coincided with this year’s World Water Day theme, “Water and Gender,” under the global slogan “Where water flows, equality grows.”
The initiative highlights World Vision Ghana’s commitment to advancing equitable access to clean water as a foundation for child wellbeing, gender equality, and resilient communities.
The newly commissioned system comprises eight standpipes with sixteen taps, strategically positioned to improve access across the community. As part of the design, one standpipe has been extended to the Gyaesayor Basic School to support safe learning and hygiene for children, while another has been extended to the Community‑Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound to strengthen healthcare delivery.
In total, the system now provides reliable access to safe water for 1,315 people, including 550 girls, 265 boys, 290 women, and 210 men.
Speaking at the inauguration, the Board Chair, Dr Mary Coleman, emphasised that access to clean and safe water remains central to World Vision Ghana’s vision of ensuring that every child enjoys life in all its fullness. She noted that water access directly affects children’s health, school attendance, dignity, and the overall wellbeing of families and communities.
“This system is not just about delivering water,” she said. “It is about delivering hope, health, and opportunity. When water flows closer to homes, schools, and health facilities, we restore dignity, protect girls, and create space for opportunity.”
The water system has been designed with sustainability at its core. A Water and Sanitation Management Team drawn from the community has been trained to operate, maintain, and manage the facility. In addition, the community has adopted a Pay‑As‑You‑Fetch system, promoting ownership, accountability, and long‑term maintenance of the infrastructure.
The Board Chair further highlighted that water access is not gender‑neutral, noting that women and girls often bear the burden of long‑distance water collection. By reducing this burden, the project contributes to improved educational outcomes, economic participation, and gender equity.
The inauguration also underscored the importance of partnership and community leadership. World Vision Ghana commended the Gyaesayor community for its commitment to sustaining the system and expressed appreciation to local leadership, the Krachi West Area Programme team, and partners and donors whose support made the project possible.
As World Vision Ghana continues to implement integrated WASH interventions across its programme areas, the Gyaesayor water system stands as a practical example of how clean water access can transform lives, strengthen communities, and advance equality.