Chiefs and people of Abura Dunkwa in the Central Region were filled with joy, gratitude, and renewed hope for the future following the donation of a mechanized community water system.
For years, the community struggled to access clean water, relying on murky streams and shallow wells that often caused illnesses and lowered the quality of life.
This challenge now belongs to history, thanks to the KGL Foundation, which, upon the community’s request, constructed the mechanized water system. The project has officially been commissioned in response to a distress call.
The Queen Mother of the area, Nana Akuwa Kwaawa I, who made the request to the KGL Group, noted that the entire population of Abura Dunkwa is about 50,000, and access to potable water for some communities within the town remains a major challenge, despite many other pressing needs.
Nana Kwaawa expressed her excitement, stating, “From today, children and their mothers will have more time for studies, economic activities, and personal development through this initiative.”
The gesture is timely, especially as parts of the region are currently facing a water crisis caused by illegal mining activities, which led to the shutdown of the Agona Kwanyarko water treatment plant.
Recognizing the dire need for potable water, the KGL Foundation, the corporate social responsibility wing of the KGL Group, responded to improve the living conditions of the people.
The project is not only expected to improve health and reduce waterborne diseases by providing clean water but also to empower women and children, who previously walked long distances in search of water.
The Chief of the town, Nana Owusu Koko II, expressed the community’s appreciation to the KGL Foundation for the gesture and called on government and other organizations to emulate this good example. He also appealed for support in refurbishing the town’s hospital.
An opinion leader, Samuel Kwesi Afful, highlighted the health challenges women and children faced due to the water situation. He commended the Foundation for relieving them of a huge burden and appealed for additional support.
The Programs Manager of the KGL Foundation, Nii Ankonu Annorbah Sarpei, explained that the Foundation believes in giving back to communities. Upon learning about the urgent water need, they responded immediately.
According to him, the organization has a natural commitment to improving the lives of Ghanaians. This year alone, it has constructed 20 boreholes for various communities in addition to numerous development projects across the country.
He, however, expressed concern about the lack of a maintenance culture among Ghanaians and urged the community to change the narrative.
He reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to continue investing in projects that positively impact lives. He also announced scholarship opportunities available for needy but brilliant students and encouraged the community to help such children apply.
