Rotary Club of Wa Secures $106,875 Partnership Project to Enhance WASH Access

According to ghana news agency:ear project is expected to benefit 1,637 people across 14 communities in the Upper West and Savannah Regions, as well as the Awutu Senya East, Akuapem North, and North Tongu districts. The beneficiary communities include Bilan, Yipaala, Kpotori, Angbaali, Taangakolee, Wekobor Section 4, and Viekpateng in the Upper West Region.

Rotarian Jonathan Kwofie, the outgoing President of the Rotary Club of Wa, announced the grant during a joint handing-over ceremony of the Rotary Clubs of Wa and Bolgatanga Goodwill. He highlighted that the grant reflects Rotary's commitment to addressing humanitarian challenges through sustainable partnerships.

During his tenure, Rotarian Kwofie stated that the club achieved 17 of its 21 strategic goals by collaborating with local and international partners. These achievements include the Supplementary Education Intervention Project in eight senior high schools, a WASH project in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Windsor and the Rotary Foundation, and the provision of tricycle ambulances to health facilities in Wa West and Wa East districts.

Rotarian Dr Eunice Yorgri, the newly sworn-in President of the Rotary Club of Wa, pledged to build on the club's achievements and expand community service projects. She emphasized the importance of integrity, humility, and transparency in her leadership and called for continued support from the members.

Rotarian Alexis Ayamdor, the new President of the Bolgatanga Goodwill Rotary Club, also expressed his dedication to enhancing the club's impact. Meanwhile, Rotarian Kelly Adilip, the Assistant Governor, encouraged the clubs to maximize their impact through joint projects and enhance awareness of Rotary's humanitarian work to attract more members.