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Oct 08
MOLE XXXV WASH Conference Opens On the 7th of October 2024

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 […]

Oct 01
Urgent Call to Action Against Illegal Mining (Galamsey) to Protect Water Resources and Public Health

The Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) expresses deep concern over the increasing devastation caused by illegal mining (Galamsey) in Ghana. This unchecked exploitation threatens water bodies, public health, and livelihoods, especially in vulnerable communities, undermining sustainable development efforts and endangering millions who rely on clean water and a healthy environment. While small-scale […]

Jul 10
Minister commits to securing Presidential signature on the Presidential Compact

The Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) held a strategic meeting with the Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources to formerly engage her since her assumption into her office. The meeting was held to discuss collaborative efforts and key initiatives aimed at improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in Ghana   The […]

Mar 28
CONIWAS, partners donate to Pediator-Korpe flood victims

On March 27th, the Coalition of Non-Governmental Organizations in the Water and Sanitation Sector (CONIWAS) and its partners donated relief items to communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage in Ada East. The items donated included bags of rice, sachets of water, and used clothes valued at hundreds of Ghanaian Cedis. This donation was part […]

Mar 24
Standardizing Menstrual Hygiene Products: A Crucial Step Towards Women’s Health

As part of CONIWAS advocacy work towards women having issues free menstrual period, CONIWAS has collaborated with the Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) to organize a stakeholder engagement to kick start the process of standardizing reusable pads. Apart from cultural and social factors that make girls and women have difficult menstrual period; there is also the […]

Dec 14
Capacity Strengthening workshop for members in WASH Advocacy and Fundraising

On 21st to 23rd November 2023, IRC Ghana in collaborating with the Coalition of NGOs in water and sanitation (CONIWAS) held a training workshop for members of CONIWAS in Tamale on Advocacy and Fundraising in WASH. With a participant number of 30, the inaugural day of the WASH Advocacy Workshop set the stage for a […]

Oct 04
CONIWAS 2023 Annual General Meeting: Reflecting on Achievements, Electing New Leadership

On the 3rd of October 2023, at Sunlodge Hotel Tesano, the Coalition of NGOs in Water Sanitation (CONIWAS) convened its highly anticipated 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM). This crucial gathering aimed to assess the progress made, conduct policy reviews, and, significantly, elect new executive members to steer the coalition into the next phase of its […]