Access to sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services is a fundamental human right, essential for human well-being, dignity, and economic productivity. Apexnewsgh reports
In Ghana, World Vision Ghana, a humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities, has emphasized the crucial role of sustainable WASH services in achieving socio-economic development. During a joint workshop with the Ghana WASH Journalists Network (GWJN) and the Media Coalition Against Open Defecation (M-CODe), Mr. Yaw Attah Arhin, a WASH Specialist with World Vision Ghana, highlighted the importance of sustainable WASH services and the need for collaboration to achieve this goal.
The Role of Sustainable WASH Services in Socio-Economic Development
Arhin stressed that access to sustainable WASH services is a fundamental catalyst for growth and a core value of World Vision Ghana. Sustainable WASH services are critical for preventing the spread of diseases, reducing child mortality rates, and improving public health.
However, he acknowledged that access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and good hygiene practices is essential for economic productivity, education, and gender equality, emphasizing that sustainable WASH services are a prerequisite for achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6, which aims to ensure universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water and sanitation for all.
The Power of Media in Advocating for Improved WASH Services
World Vision Ghana recognizes the media’s potential to drive change and transformation in society, making them valuable partners in advocating for improved WASH services. The workshop aimed to enhance the skills of journalists in the Ghana WASH Journalists Network and the Media Coalition Against Open Defecation, enabling them to effectively advocate for better WASH services and report on related issues.
“By sharpening their skills and knowledge on international best practices and global developments, journalists can support World Vision Ghana’s policy engagements and influence policy changes for accelerated delivery of WASH services”.
Collaboration for Progress
Mr. Arhin emphasized the importance of collaboration in achieving the goal of improved WASH services. World Vision Ghana acknowledges the media’s capacity to amplify the message and drive progress in the WASH sector.
The organization is committed to working with the media, government, and other stakeholders to ensure that sustainable WASH services are accessible to all Ghanaians, particularly the most vulnerable populations. By working together, we can ensure that Ghana achieves the SDGs and becomes a more prosperous and equitable society.
Conclusion
Mr. Arhin believes, sustainable WASH services are essential for socio-economic development in Ghana, as he further emphasized on the importance of sustainable WASH services and collaboration with the media and other stakeholders is crucial in driving progress in the WASH sector. By working together, we can ensure that all Ghanaians have access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and good hygiene practices, leading to improved public health, economic productivity, and a better future for generations to come.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
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