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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
On August 28, 2028, Ghana signed a Presidential Compact on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), elevating WASH initiatives to a top priority. The compact seeks to; provide strong leadership for optimal WASH outcomes in Ghana, strengthen institutions and partnerships for resilient WASH systems, overcome inertia to accelerate progress on SDG-6 and related SDGs and renew […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) has reiterated its call on the government to accelerate the process leading to the establishment of the National Sanitation Authority and the National Sanitation Fund. According to the Coalition, the national sanitation authority and the sanitation fund coming on stream will help to propel sanitation […]
Ghana joined the world to mark the World Toilet Day on the 19th of November, a global day set aside to remind everyone about the millions of people in the world who lack proper sanitation. The theme for this year in Ghana is, “Accelerating Change Through Strategic Partnerships; Every Contribution Counts,” underscores the urgency for […]
The 34th annual MOLE Conference on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) opened in Jirapa in the Upper West Region on Monday. Dubbed MOLE XXXIV, the conference attracted more than 150 participants from the WASH sector including government officials, officials of local and international Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in WASH, development partners, traditional leaders, and the diplomatic […]