World Vision Ghana Launches $1M Water Project Restoring Hope

By Nathaniel Abadji, Communications Officer

World Vision Ghana’s Fanteakwa Cluster has joined forces with key stakeholders to officially launch the Universal Service Coverage (USC) for Water Project in the Fanteakwa North District.

With a US$1 million investment from World Vision Korea, the project marks a bold step toward ensuring safe, equitable, and sustainable access to water for all, while advancing Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6): Clean Water and Sanitation.

Speaking at the event themed “Mapping the Blue Thread,” Okyeman Benkumhene, Daasebre Mireku Afari II, emphasised that the theme represents more than a slogan. It is a deliberate call to actionconnect every household and institution in Fanteakwa North to safe, reliable, and sustainable water sources.

He added, “Water is the blue thread that binds health, sanitation, education, and economic growth. Without it, development stalls; with it, communities thrive.”

He further expressed gratitude to the Government of Ghana, especially the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, for creating an enabling environment for meaningful Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) interventions. Above all, he reminded residents that infrastructure alone cannot guarantee success; community ownership is key. He encouraged households to protect the newly built systems and actively support their maintenance.

Southern Regional Operations Manager for World Vision Ghana, Irvine Aboagye, shared that over the next 18 months, the project will directly benefit nearly 30,000 people across 43 communities. Key interventions include: the construction of solar-powered mechanised water systems; 24 hand pump swaps; 18 Nsupa water systems; one limited mechanised water system; the rehabilitation of 10 broken-down boreholes; and over 250 new water collection points.

He emphasised that the project goes beyond providing water infrastructure. “We are moving beyond short-term solutions to a future where water systems are professionally managed, financially sustainable, and commercially viable. Through Water Service Providers, smart metering, and the District WASH Sustainability Fund, we are building systems that will ensure water continues to flow today, tomorrow, and long after this project ends.”

Strengthening Systems for Long-Term Impact

Cluster Program Manager, Felix Afeti, provided an overview of the water challenges in the district and the strategies being deployed to address them. He highlighted capacity-building initiatives such as:

• Strengthening the District Water Sustainability Fund (DWSF)
• Recruiting a Professional Service Provider (PSP) to ensure professionalised water system management
• Training assembly staff on mWater real-time monitoring
• Introducing smart innovations, including smart metering and water insurance models
• Building the capacity of community structures and Water and Sanitation Management Teams (WSMTs)

These efforts position the district for reliable, transparent, and community-driven water governance.

At the heart of World Vision’s mission is the well-being of children, especially the most vulnerable. Safe water is a foundation for good health, improved education, and thriving communities. Through this project, World Vision Ghana reinforces its commitment to delivering sustainable WASH solutions that transform lives.

During the launch of the project, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the District Assemblies of Kwahu Afram Plains North & South and Fanteakwa North & South was signed to reaffirm their shared vision: achieving Universal Water Service Coverage through collaboration, resource mobilisation, and strong community ownership.

World Vision Ghana is calling on government agencies, corporate bodies, development partners, faith-based organisations, and community leaders to join hands in advancing universal access to safe water.

Together, we can ensure that every child, every household, and every community has the water they need to thrive.