World Vision Ghana Calls for Urgent Action on Water Preservation
By Vivian Adu, Communications Officer
World Vision Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water for all, as it joined global partners to commemorate World Water Day 2025 at a media engagement and panel discussion in Accra.
Delivering the welcome remarks, Jean-Claude Mukadi, Interim National Director of World Vision Ghana and Senior Director of Operations for World Vision West Africa, emphasised the importance of water in sustaining life and improving livelihoods.
Jean-Claude Mukadi commended the Ghanaian government and development partners for their efforts, citing data from the 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHC) which shows that 87% of the population now has access to safe drinking water.
“The theme for this year’s World Water Day, ‘Glacier Preservation,’ highlights the critical need to protect glaciers, which store 70% of the world’s fresh water. In Ghana, we are observing this day under the theme ‘Water Preservation,’ underscoring the urgent need for climate action to prevent the severe consequences of water scarcity,” Jean-Claude noted.
Jean-Claude Mukadi stressed that climate change is accelerating the depletion of the global water sources, making it imperative for governments and stakeholders to develop robust climate adaptation plans. He called on the Government of Ghana to prioritise water security by increasing investment in sustainable water infrastructure and climate resilience initiatives.
Highlighting World Vision Ghana’s impact over the past decade, Mukadi reported that 793,052 people have gained access to safe drinking water through the organisation’s efforts. These initiatives include the successful completion of 958 hand-pumped boreholes, 197 solar-powered mechanised water supply systems, and the provision of safe drinking water to 368 schools and 167 health facilities across the country.
Looking ahead, he revealed that World Vision Ghana’s seven-year WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) business plan aims to reach an additional 743,000 children and their families with sustainable water solutions by 2032.
“As followers of Christ, we believe that every person deserves access to life’s basic needs, including clean water,” Jean-Claude Mukadi stated, quoting Isaiah 49:10: "He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water."
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, who graced the occasion, highlighted the significant challenges Ghana faces in ensuring access to safe drinking water. He commended World Vision and its partners for their impactful work in WASH and reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to further engage in collaborative efforts to enhance access to safe drinking water.
The event brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, development partners, corporate organisations, NGOs, civil society actors, and media representatives. Discussions focused on collaborative strategies to strengthen water conservation efforts and ensure universal access to clean drinking water.
World Vision Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to working with the government and partners to create a future where every child and community can thrive with access to safe and reliable water.
