Fourteen (14) communities in the Asutifi North District Assembly, namely Kojo Nkrumah, Kramokrom, Agravi, Agravi Basic School, Asempanaye, Kwakuri, Amomaso, Akwasi Antwi, No. 1 Akuraa, Donkorkrom,Ama Agyemang, Esinanim, Akosa, and Osei Yawkrom have recently seen a positive change in their access to clean water. Thanks to the ANAM Initiative, supported by World Vision Ghana and funded by the Corad N. Hilton Foundation, these communities now benefit from mechanised water systems powered by solar panels.
While these solar-powered water systems have already made a big difference, the project is moving to the next phase. Instead of being managed solely by community members, the systems will now be professionally managed. This change is aimed at making sure the water systems are well maintained and sustainable in the long run.
To prepare for this shift, a team from the District Assembly, including members from the Planning and Environmental Health departments, visited the communities. Their goal was to explain the new management approach and encourage community members to support it especiallyby understanding the importance of paying for water services to keep the systems running smoothly.
During these visits, many community members shared their excitement.
Amankwa Jackline from Kwakuri said, “Having clean water has really improved our daily lives. Knowing that professionals will take care of the system makes me hopeful it will last for a long time.”
Yaw Adusiei from Donkorkrom added, “We now see why paying for water is important. This new way of managing the system shows that our community’s needs are being taken seriously. Thanks to the WashDesk Team for listening to us while we called tolodge complaints on our water crises”
Sandra Obeng from Agravi Basic School shared, “The solar water system is a blessing for our school and community. I’m happy that professionals will manage it because it means fewer problems and more reliable water for our children.”
This ongoing work is more than just installing water systems it’s about building a future where clean water isdependable and sustainable. With the support of the communities and the new professional management, these fourteen communities are taking an important step forward.