Episode 1: How Water Challenges in Northern Ghana Hinder Development – Aid for Development (AFORD)

Episode 1 May 05, 2025 00:29:10
Episode 1: How Water Challenges in Northern Ghana Hinder Development – Aid for Development (AFORD)
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Episode 1: How Water Challenges in Northern Ghana Hinder Development – Aid for Development (AFORD)

May 05 2025 | 00:29:10

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Show Notes

With 25 years of experience, Aid for Development (AFORD) supports WASH projects in Northern Ghana. Sumaila Ibrahim, the Executive Director, shares how AFORD builds partnerships, hosts health advocacy events, and strengthens community engagement for lasting water and sanitation solutions. Their long-term presence and local trust make them a cornerstone of WASH development in the region. This episode explores Northern Ghana’s water challenges, where Sumaila emphasizes systemic WASH sector issues like inadequate supply and aging infrastructure. He notes that 47% of households lack sufficient water for basic living standards, attributing this to outdated systems, population growth, underfunded water initiatives, and financial…

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