Over 2.8 million vulnerable children and their families are set to benefit from interventions in health, education, child protection, water, sanitation, and skills development under the five-year strategy of World Vision Ghana.
The initiative, unveiled in Accra yesterday, aims to improve the well-being of children across the country by 2030.
Speaking at the launch, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, commended World Vision Ghana for its contributions to national development over the past 49 years.
He praised the organisation’s work in health, education, and child protection, which he said had positively impacted thousands of children and their families.
Mr Debrah stressed the importance of protecting, nurturing, and empowering every child to help them reach their full potential.
He highlighted the alignment of the strategy with Ghana’s national development goals and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), noting the critical role of partnerships, collaboration, and innovative financing in achieving the desired outcomes.
“The government remains committed to supporting World Vision Ghana as we work together to tackle the challenges facing our children,” he stated.
He added that the strategy would not only transform the lives of children but also contribute to a brighter and more inclusive future for all Ghanaians.
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, also lauded the organisation for its continued efforts in advancing child protection and empowerment.
She emphasised the importance of partnerships in addressing the complex challenges facing vulnerable children, particularly in the areas of child protection, education, health, and gender equality.
“World Vision Ghana has played a pivotal role in supporting national policies on child protection and gender equality,” she said.
She added that collaboration between her ministry and the organisation had strengthened family-based care systems and helped prevent child abuse.
Dr Lartey called on stakeholders to intensify efforts to ensure the successful implementation of the “Hope for Every Child” strategy, which aims to provide sustainable support for vulnerable children.
The National Director of World Vision Ghana, Tinah Mukunda, highlighted the organisation’s commitment to addressing key issues such as malnutrition, water and sanitation, and foundational education.
She said the new strategy would focus on reaching children in 43 districts across the country. “The next five years will be pivotal in shaping the future of millions of children,” she said.
“We need the support of all stakeholders to invest in local, co-created and climate-smart solutions to ensure the success of this strategy.”
The strategy includes a target to raise US$48 million locally over the next five years to support sustainable development for Ghanaian children.
Dr Mukunda invited the public to support the initiative, stressing that investing in children is key to a prosperous future for the country.
Source: businesspostonline
