Tamale Metropolitan Assembly recognizes New Energy's role in increasing access to WASH
New Energy, a WaterAid partner, has been voted the best NGO in the Tamale Metropolis. The award is in recognition of their role in collaborating with the Metropolitan Assembly in its development efforts over years. Shukura initiates dialogue on water through 'community scorecard'
Shukura, a urban poor community in the Accra Metropolitan Area, approximate population 40,000, has met with Ghana Water Company and Aqua Vitens Rand (AVRL), producers and managers of urban water supply in Ghana respectively, on water service delivery. The meeting followed a 'community scorecard' event in 2009 to assess the level and quality of water services. Help us stop defecating in the open
Ghanaians with disabilities have called on the government to address the lack of accessible toilets in the country. The call was made after Ghanaian dignitaries visited public toilets at Nima, an urban slum in Accra, for World Toilet Day. Ghana recognises water and sanitation as human rights
The Government of Ghana and its Development Partners (DPs) have acknowledged that access to water and sanitation should be treated as a right, with the understanding that right to water does not mean free services. Key stakeholders commit to handwashing with soap
Many Ghanaians including politicians, traditional leaders, school children, and water, sanitation and hygiene stakeholders have pledged their commitment to hand-washing with soap as part of Global Handwashing Day in Cape Coast. Hundreds march for water rights in Accra
To help mark World Water Day 2009, the End Water Poverty (EWP) campaign coalition organised a march through Accra's main streets to demand water rights. Ghana marks World Water Day
Ghana dedicated three days to celebrating the 2009 World Water Day. Activities includes a symposium, street procession and quiz. All the activities were held around the global theme: "Shared Waters, Shared Opportunities." WaterAid in Ghana joined in the national celebrations. Water and Sanitation Journalist Network launched
The Water and Sanitation Journalist Network has now been launched with WaterAid's support. The media are critical partners in our global mission to influence policy in favour of poor and the marginalised people. The network should maximise its potential to help WaterAid by increasing the quality of coverage on water and sanitation issues. Water and sanitation conference captures media attention
The press conference, which saw massive participation by over 20 media houses in Accra, raised awareness about the importance of safe sanitation and called for key actions to improve the situation in Ghana. Local Government commits to water and sanitation
The agreement, a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), involves eleven district assemblies in Ghana and spells out the responsibilities when planning and implementing District Water and Sanitation Plans and rooted advocacy. Find out more about the significance of the agreement
Dawuro, WaterAid Ghana's Newsletter
In the latest issue read about how the residents of Sabon Zongo made an appeal to WaterAid's Chief Executive, and find out the royal environmentalist Okyenhene's views on leadership, good governance and climate change. Plus, the latest on the issues and challenges of sanitation in Ghana. |
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WaterAid Ghana produces a quarterly newsletter - Dawuro - to highlight both national and international water and sanitation issues.
