Ghana
Ghana's water and sanitation crisis
In Ghana, more than five million people rely on surface water to meet their daily water needs, leaving them vulnerable to water-related illness and disease. And, 81 percent of Ghanaians lack access to improved sanitation or are entirely without toilet facilities.
Despite continued, positive economic growth, there remains a tremendous need for water and sanitation access in Ghana. Many households without access to safely managed water and sanitation services lack the upfront funds needed to invest in solutions such as household connections to piped water services or a toilet.
In Ghana and around the world, millions are navigating the COVID-19 pandemic with the added challenge of living without access to safe water. Now more than ever access to safe water is critical to the health of families in Ghana.
This is where Water.org comes in. With Ghana’s growing microfinance market, a mostly well-educated population, and one of the highest rates of mobile phone usage in Africa, the country demonstrates strong potential for successful WaterCredit programs.
Ghana
Capital: AccraOur impact in Ghana
Water.org is currently partnering with eight local financial institutions to provide families in need with small loans for water and sanitation solutions. We are in the process of certifying additional financial institutions and expanding our work in the region.
Water.org has an active relationship with the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources as well as other key sector players like the World Bank, Safe Water Network, Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor, and SNV. By engaging other players in the water and sanitation and finance spaces, Water.org works to influence public policy and regulations in Ghana to unlock financing for water and sanitation services for people in need.
Together with our partners, we've helped mobilize more than $3.1 million in loans, reaching more than 156,000 people in need of safe water and sanitation in Ghana.
To help us reach more people in need of safe water and sanitation in Ghana, donate today.
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