The Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) paid a courtesy visit to the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) on 18th March 2025, aiming to strengthen their longstanding partnership and discuss the agency’s new leadership direction. Speaking on behalf of the CONIWAS delegation, Ms Basilia Nanbigne the Executive Secretary expressed gratitude for the […]

The Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing sanitation services across the country following a courtesy visit to the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs (LGCRA), Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim. The meeting, held on 13th March 2025, provided an opportunity to formally welcome the minister to […]

As Ghana strives to achieve universal access to basic water and sanitation by 2030, in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, it is important to note that while 87.7% of the population currently enjoys access to basic water services, sanitation access remains a significant concern at only 25.3%, with widespread open defecation still prevalent. […]

We are thrilled to announce that CONIWAS Ghana’s WASH Manifesto, which emphasizes the urgent need for universal access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) by 2030, has been officially endorsed by the NDC, NPP, and hashtag#CPP. These leading political parties have pledged to make WASH a priority in their agendas if elected as the […]

Accra, Ghana – November 19, 2024 – The Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) joins the global community in celebrating World Toilet Day, underscoring the importance of safe, accessible sanitation for health, dignity, and societal stability. It’s also an international day set aside to remind everyone about the millions of people globally who […]

The 35th edition of the MOLE Conference on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) opened on Monday, October 7, at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss strategies and challenges in achieving sustainable access to water and sanitation in Ghana. Present at the opening ceremony were Lydia Eyram Alhassan, Minister for […]