Sankubenase
The Safe Water Education ProjectOverview
Ghana – Atiwa West District, Eastern Region
Highlights from the Field
As the Covid-19 pandemic subsided and protective vaccinations were readily available, an eight-member Bright Water training team traveled to Ghana in September 2021. Steve Hutchings and Natalie Dalley led the expedition, with Linda Hansen as team coordinator. A group of other capable volunteers rounded out the team.
The purpose was to initiate BWF’s safe water education program in several rural communities of the Atiwa West District, Eastern Region and to train 20+ local team members to carry out the community-based, self-directed initiative. A small group of adjacent communities totaling about 4,000 residents were pre-selected to begin the safe water education, including seven (7) local schools. Local management was given direction. Community relations were cemented with stake holders, including district health and education authorities.
The TEACH-TEST-TREAT methodology was systematically taught, both in the classroom and thru practice in local communities. And a data gathering function was introduced to measure changes in water-use behaviors and family health thru surveys and water testing at the community sources and in sample households.
Recent Updates
The entries that follow represent activities of the Headquarters team and various profiles and experiences of local team members. In the coming weeks and months, periodic updates will be posted to follow the progress of the Sankubenase project.
Celebrating Global Hand Washing Day in Atiwa West District
Since 2008, Global Handwashing Day has been celebrated annually on October 15 to promote...
Volunteers Share Their Stories
As a retired civil engineer, where most of my career has been in the water and wastewater...
Local Residents Become Safe Water Educators
Isaac Attamah and Stephen Tetteh, local residents of Anomon Village, Atiwa West District, Eastern...
Board Member, Joy Allen, Joins the Expedition
My name is Joy Allen. For many years, I have illustrated & written children’s books for...
Dennis Agyekum Joins the Expedition
Dennis Agyekum is a young, vibrant man, married to Jemima and blessed with two sons. He is the...