Accra: World Vision Ghana has stressed the need for strong partnerships as it aims to improve the lives of 2.8 million vulnerable children with a new five-year strategy.
According to Ghana News Agency, the strategy, themed 'Hope for Every Child: Harnessing Opportunities for the Protection and Empowerment of Every Child', aligns with government development priorities as well as the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking at the launch of the strategy, Madam Tinah Mukunda, the National Director of World Vision Ghana, emphasized that collaboration with the private sector, government, civil society, and development partners would be central to achieving the initiative's goals.
Madam Mukunda described the strategy as ambitious but achievable through collective effort, ensuring that every child is safe. She stated that World Vision Ghana aims to mobilize more than $120 million to achieve its objectives in programs such as child protection, education, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, and livelihood empowerment. She urged stakeholders to act with urgency, noting that input from community leaders, faith-based organizations, and other local actors informed the strategy.
Mr. Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, reaffirmed the government's support for initiatives that promote child welfare, describing child development as a national priority. He praised World Vision Ghana's nearly five decades of work in the country, citing its contributions to health, education, water and sanitation, nutrition, and child protection. Mr. Debrah expressed the government's willingness to continue partnering with World Vision Ghana to create safe and resilient environments where every child can thrive.
Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, also commended World Vision Ghana's role in strengthening child protection systems and advocacy efforts against child labor, child marriage, and trafficking. She said the new strategy represented a significant step toward promoting gender equality, protecting children with disabilities, and advancing the rights of girls.