World Vision Ghana Shares WASH Business Plan with Key Stakeholders
By Nathaniel Abadji, Communications Officer
In a strategic move to strengthen water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems across Ghana, Carla Denizard, Leader for the West Africa Region at World Vision International, and the World Vision Ghana’s Interim National Director, accompanied by a delegation from World Vision Ghana (WVG), paid a courtesy visit to the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim.
The purpose of the visit was to formally present the World Vision Ghana’s WASH Business Plan for 2026–2030, which is a key component of the Universal WASH Programme. This programme is set to launch on 31 October 2025 across 23 districts in 11 regions.
During the meeting, Carla Denizard emphasised the critical role of the Ministry in ensuring the plan's successful implementation.
“The Ministry for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs is a key stakeholder and can provide the necessary government support for a collaborative and impactful rollout,” she said.
Robel Wamisho, Associate Director of WASH at World Vision Ghana, echoed this sentiment, calling for sustained government involvement. “This is a massive undertaking, and World Vision cannot do it alone. We need the Ministry’s support, especially at the local level,” he urged.
Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim welcomed the delegation warmly and shared a personal testimony of World Vision’s impact, recounting how he had overcome Guinea worm disease thanks to the organisation’s water interventions. He recognised the importance of the WASH Business Plan and assured the delegation of the Ministry’s commitment to its success.
The Minister also revealed that Ghana’s national sanitation policy is currently progress, and that concerns raised by World Vision regarding systems strengthening in WASH are being considered. He identified open defecation as a major national concern and confirmed that the government’s alignment with World Vision’s vision. “We are going to partner with you wholeheartedly,” he assured.
While expressing some concerns about the selection of districts in the plan, Hon. Ibrahim pledged his support and recommended developing a checklist to guide implementation and ensure accountability. He also announced the government’s initiative to provide schools with free sanitary pads, , which will complement World Vision’s efforts to create safe changing spaces for adolescent girls.
In closing, Carla Denizard expressed her gratitude to the Ministry and the Government of Ghana for their support and suggested signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise the partnership. The MoU would outline the government’s contributions and reinforce the shared commitment to achieving universal access to WASH services.
The meeting emphasised the importance of collaboration between multiple stakeholders in achieving the ambitious goals of the WASH Business Plan. With the ministry's support and a shared vision for healthier communities, World Vision Ghana and the government of Ghana are well-placed to make significant strides in improving water, sanitation and hygiene across the country. The proposed MoU will serve as a cornerstone for this partnership, ensuring transparency, accountability, and sustained impact.
