Ghana

Throughout 2022, the people of Ghana faced many challenges and hardships. Widespread economic instability, regional conflict, and other disasters have been the backdrop of this challenging year. Rising inflation negatively impacted the cost of living, fuel prices, and income of working-class citizens. Additionally, regional conflicts in the northeast as well as instability in neighboring countries produced an influx of refugees. This displaced over 1,000 people from their homes – 60% of whom were children. One community was further impacted by an explosion that took the lives of many children and families. To combat these challenges, our staff in Ghana worked closely with community organizations as they provided the needed resources for these affected Ghanaian communities. Staff stepped in to provide practical educational resources for 500 children following the explosion that destroyed their community. We equipped over 85,000 men, women, and children with clean water and sanitation services in the northeastern region. This, along with sanitation and hygiene services, food, healthcare facilities, and more assisted the many refugees and displaced families in need. Throughout the areas we work, families are being empowered to lift themselves out of poverty with agricultural and financial training and resources.