World Vision Ghana launches Border Project to support communities in U/E and U/W regions

Communities in Ghana’s Upper East and Upper West regions will benefit from the new BORDER Project. This initiative is led by World Vision Ghana.

The project aims to promote development and strengthen regional stability. It is implemented with RACED Ghana and funded by the PATRIP Foundation.

Targeted areas include Zini, Fielmo, and the Zini Refugee Camp in Sissala West District. Other areas are Bansi and Issakatinga in Binduri District, and Tarikom along with its refugee camp in Bawku West District.

These communities face climate shocks, food insecurity, and environmental degradation. They also experience an influx of refugees from Burkina Faso. This situation strains limited resources and increases socio-economic pressures.

A press statement on May 16, 2025, announced that the BORDER Project will directly benefit 19,219 individuals. This includes 13,454 Ghanaians and 5,765 Burkinabe refugees. An additional 33,657 residents across five target communities will be indirectly impacted.

Key interventions include solar-powered water systems and ecological sanitation facilities for homes. The project will refurbish healthcare facilities focusing on maternal and child health. It will also establish drip irrigation systems for year-round farming.

Farmers will receive training in climate-smart agricultural techniques. The project promotes sustainable land use through Community Resource Management Areas (CREMAs). It aims to build capacity for traditional leaders in peace building and conflict resolution.

The BORDER Project aligns with Ghana’s National Development Plan 2030. It also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Gulf of Guinea Joint Response Plan.

By investing in infrastructure and community capacity, this initiative seeks lasting peace and resilience across Ghana’s border regions.