The Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) has underscored the urgent need for the government to swiftly halt illegal mining (galamsey) activities that are destroying the country’s water bodies and forest reserves. CONIWAS also urged a unified action plan involving key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Ministry…
Plan International Ghana, a Non-Governmental humanitarian Organisation, championing the rights of children and equality for girls was honoured at the 35th edition of the MOLE Conference Series held in Ho, the Volta regional capital. The honour and recognition was not just a result of Plan Int. Ghana’s good, successful and effective performance as normally expected…
Professor Simon Mariwah, PhD, of the Department of Geography and Regional Planning at the University of Cape Coast, has presented a stark assessment of Ghana’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector calling for transformative reform to address deep-seated inequities in WASH access. “Access to WASH services is not only a basic human right but also…
The coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) has commended Ghana’s Commitment to a Presidential Compact on WASH: “An Accelerator to Achieve the SDG Goals” “We express our appreciation to the Government of Ghana, particularly the dynamic leadership of the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources for this laudable achievement. As we pledge our…
CONIWAS Appeals for Industry Support in Standardizing Reusable Sanitary Pad The recent surge in attention towards endorsing locally produced reusable menstrual pads, deemed more affordable and readily available, has spurred a call for their standardization and certification. The Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) is at the forefront of this advocacy, emphasizing the…
The Coalition of NGOs In Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) and its partners have officially launched the second edition of the Ghana WASH Week under the theme: “Safely Managed WASH: Every Contribution Counts.” According to CONIWAS, this year’s Ghana WASH Week celebration was dubbed: “Safely Managed WASH for All, Every Contribution Counts” since concerted efforts from…
Jasikan District: Over 18,668 residents to benefit from Plan Ghana’s IPADEV Project Over 18,668 residents from 10 communities in the Jasikan Municipality in the Oti region are said to benefit directly from Plan International Ghana’s Integrated Package for Sustainable Development (IPADEV) project. The 10 beneficiary communities are Koesim, Ketsi Nkwanta, Atwereboana, Atonkor, and Akaa. The…
The Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) to advance Ghana’s WASH sector agenda. This remark was contained in a solidarity message delivered on behalf of Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, the President of the Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) at…
