U.S. Gov’t Partners with Local Communities on New Water Access Points in Saboba District, Northern Region | General News

The United States the United States government, in partnership with the Center for Democratic Development-Ghana has commissioned two boreholes in Saboba District in Ghana’s Northern Region. 

These access points will provide residents with potable water and are part of a larger initiative to respond to community needs and reduce key conflict flashpoints. 

U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer stated that the U.S. government has funded five water access points in Bawku West within the Upper East region under the Ambassador’s Resilience Fund in partnership with Youth Empowerment for Life-Ghana. 

The U.S. government, worked closely to identify communities in need and determine the most effective projects to support their development. Our partnership ensured maximum flexibility in implementation, allowing us to adapt to the unique needs of each community and respond effectively to changing circumstances and local priorities.
 
 “Through the Ambassador’s Resilience Fund, we are focusing on social inclusion and service delivery for both Fulbe and non-Fulbe ethnic groups in northern Ghana and providing access to safe drinking water.  Access to safe drinking water helps prevent waterborne diseases, supports both agricultural and livestock cultivation and removes a flashpoint for conflict between communities.”

Established in 2022, the Ambassador’s Resilience Fund is a flexible mechanism that funds small-scale projects identified by communities that build community resilience to violent extremism and insecurity in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, and Togo.

It aims to strengthen the ability of communities to address cross-border security threats by reinforcing social cohesion, enhancing community engagement, and mitigating economic, environmental, and other vulnerabilities. 

The fund complements ongoing U.S. government efforts outlined in its U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability to prevent violence, advance stability in areas prone to conflict, and promote peaceful and resilient nations.