Some of the stakeholders at the event
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote the welfare of children, describing child development as a national priority.
Speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama at the official launch of World Vision Ghana’s National Strategy 2026–2030 in Accra, on April 15, 2026, Debrah said the President extends “special greetings” to the organization and remains fully supportive of its mission because its central focus is the wellbeing of children.
The strategy, themed “hope 4 Every Child, Harnessing Opportunities for the Protection and Empowerment of Every Child,” seeks to transform the lives of 2.8 million vulnerable children and their families across Ghana by 2030.
The launch event brought together government officials, development partners, civil society groups, faith leaders, private sector representatives and members of the media.
Debrah praised World Vision Ghana for its nearly 49 years of service in the country, highlighting its contributions in health, education, water, sanitation, nutrition, livelihood empowerment and child protection.
He noted that the organization’s impact is visible across the country, from the Afram Plains to northern communities, adding that many Ghanaians have witnessed firsthand the transformation it has brought to children and communities.
“World Vision Ghana has continued to leave an indelible footprint and carved a niche for itself as one of the most treasured NGOs in the country,” he said.
According to the Chief of Staff, the new five-year strategy aligns with Ghana’s national development priorities, including the country’s long-term Vision 2057 agenda and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
He said the strategy’s priority areas, water, sanitation and hygiene, health and nutrition, education and skills enhancement, livelihood empowerment and child protection mirror government’s broader agenda for inclusive growth and human capital development.
“As we move forward with the reset agenda, we invite you to partner with government in transforming the lives of vulnerable children, igniting hope, and creating safe and resilient environments where every child and family can thrive,” he said.
Also addressing the gathering, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, praised World Vision Ghana for decades of impactful work in child protection, education, health and livelihoods.
She said the organisation has been a trusted strategic partner to government, helping to strengthen child welfare systems, community child protection committees, referral mechanisms and advocacy campaigns against child labour, child marriage and trafficking.
Dr Lartey noted that the new strategy is a bold step toward strengthening child protection systems, advancing gender equality, promoting the rights of girls and ensuring inclusion for children with disabilities.
Director of Strategy for World Vision Ghana, Joshua Roland Baidoo, said partnerships would be central to delivering the new strategy.
He explained that World Vision Ghana currently operates in 14 of Ghana’s 16 regions, covering more than 900 communities and 43 districts.
Baidoo said the organization also intends to scale up innovative initiatives, including professionalised water management systems to ensure sustainable access to clean water in communities.
He called on all stakeholders to avoid duplication of efforts and work together to secure broader impact for children.
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