On June 15, 2024, in Accra, Women in Water Sanitation and Climate Change teamed up with various institutions as their partners to undertake a cleanup exercise to ensure a cleaner ocean environment.

Sandra S. Kyere, Executive Director of Women in Water, Sanitation, and Climate Change, in an interview with the media, said that they collaborated with Tullow Ghana Limited, Modec Production Service JV Limited, University of Ghana Oceans Governance Project, and the Society of Petroleum Engineers to clean up Laboma Beach as part of World Ocean Day.

She mentioned that there is a lot of waste at the beach, and the source of this waste is from the upstream channel through the Kpeshie Lagoon towards the ocean. Therefore, they were encouraged to go there with their partners to clean the beach in order to make it clean and also ensure a cleaner ocean and environment.

Madam Sandra added that it’s a continuous process and this cleanup is a form of awareness creation for the general public about the need not to dump rubbish indiscriminately in order to reduce waste pollution in our water bodies and communities.

About

Women in Water, Sanitation, and Climate Change is a non-profit organization established to address water, sanitation, and climate challenges, fostering sustainable and resilient communities in Ghana.

We are at the forefront of water, sanitation, and climate initiatives, driving positive change and ensuring equitable access to resources for current and future generations.

Mission

Empowering women to become leaders in addressing water, sanitation, and climate challenges, fostering sustainable and resilient communities. SDG 3, 5, 6, 6.2, 6.2.1, 11, 13.

Vision

A world where women are at the forefront of water, sanitation, and climate initiatives, driving positive change and ensuring equitable access to resources for current and future generations.

Values

Members shall be expected to share the following values:

1. Advocate and promote a sustainable environment.

2. Demonstrate integrity through honesty, civility, and fairness.

3. Embrace the diversity of individuals, ideas, and expressions.

4. Exercise stewardship of our global community.

Objectives

Gender-Responsive Solutions: Develop and implement innovative, gender-responsive solutions that integrate women's perspectives and needs into water, sanitation, and climate adaptation strategies.Capacity Building: Strengthen the skills and knowledge of women in water and sanitation management, climate resilience, and leadership, enabling them to actively participate in decision-making processes.Equitable Access: Ensure equitable access to clean water and sanitation facilities for women, particularly in vulnerable and marginalized communities, etc.