World Vision Ghana has launched a five-year strategy aimed at improving the well-being of children across the country by 2030, with more than 2.8 million vulnerable children and their families expected to benefit.
Dubbed: “Hope 4 Every Child, Harnessing Opportunities for the Protection and Empowerment of Every Child,” the strategy will focus on key areas including health, education, child protection, water, sanitation, and skills development.
Speaking at the launch in Accra on Wednesday, the Chief of Staff Julius Debrah commended the organisation for its nearly five decades of contribution to national development, particularly in improving the lives of children and families.
It brought together policy makers, development partners, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), faith leaders, private sector representatives and members of the media.
He stressed the need to protect, nurture, and empower every child to help them reach their full potential.
Mr Debrah also highlighted the alignment of the strategy with Ghana’s development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), noting that partnerships, collaboration, and innovative financing will be key to achieving results.
“The government remains committed to supporting this effort as we tackle the challenges facing our children,” he said.
Collaboration
The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, commended World Vision Ghana for decades of impactful work in child protection, education, health and livelihoods noting that it was timely and aligned with Ghana’s national development priorities
She explained that the new strategy was a bold step toward strengthening child protection systems, advancing gender equality, promoting the rights of girls and ensuring inclusion for children with disabilities.
She emphasised that despite the government’s ongoing efforts, persistent challenges such as malnutrition, learning gaps, child labour, and vulnerabilities in underserved communities required stronger and sustained partnerships with development actors.
Therefore, Dr Lartey highlighted the role of her Ministry, through the Departments of Children and Social Welfare, in working closely with World Vision Ghana to strengthen family-based care systems, child protection mechanisms, and community-level responses to abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Commitment
For her part, 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. We need the support of all stakeholders to invest in local, co-created and climate-smart solutions to ensure the success of this strategy.
There is no greater investment than investing in children. This strategy is nationally aligned with government efforts and is designed to ensure that no child is left behind,” she added.
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