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WaterAid is an internation Non-Governmental Organisation whose mission is to overcome poverty by enabling the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education.

The Financial Times has recently written a feature on our work in Ghana, read the article WaterAid brings sanitation to Accra slums, on the FT website 

 
Hundreds march for water rights in Accra

The EWP march on the streets of 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.

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Ghana marks World Water Day

A young campigner holds a placard

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.

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Water and Sanitation Journalist Network launched

Some of the attendees at the launch

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.

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Water and sanitation conference captures media attention

World Toilet Day Ghana banner and press conference speakerOn World Toilet Day a press conference organised by CONIWAS – the coalition of NGOs working with water and sanitation – captured the media's imagination.

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.

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Local Government commits to water and sanitation

Local government commits to water and sanitation WaterAid and its partners have signed a formal agreement to forge a closer working relationship with local government.

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

Dawuro 20WaterAid Ghana produces a quarterly newsletter - Dawuro - to highlight both national and international water and sanitation issues.

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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Ghana small
Area: 238,537,000km²
Capital: Accra
Other main cities:
Kumasi, Tamale, Sekondi-Takoradi
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