Accra: Children Believe in Ghana has officially launched its seven-year Country Strategic Plan at a ceremony in Tamale bringing together key stakeholders. The Country Strategic Plan, dubbed ‘The Bold Ambition,’ aims to increase the reach and impact, double the income, and enhance the recognition of Children Believe in Ghana by the year 2031.
According to Ghana News Agency, the plan outlines several ambitious projects, including the construction of 10 standard kindergarten classroom blocks, a Child Welfare Clinic, and mechanised boreholes, alongside other community empowerment initiatives set to occur from April 2025 to March 2026. Mrs Esenam Kavi De Souza, Country Director of Children Believe in Ghana, highlighted the focus on five programmatic areas: education quality, health and nutrition, child protection and participation, gender equality and social inclusion, and youth employability and economic empowerment.
Mrs De Souza announced plans to expand operations into the Oti and Bono Regions, marking a significant growth trajectory for the organization. Reflecting on past achievements, she noted that Children Believe had successfully constructed 30 kindergarten blocks, child welfare centers, and provided mechanised boreholes, significantly advancing access to quality education and community health.
She extended gratitude to donors such as Global Affairs Canada, KOICA, Child Fund Korea, Australia Aid, and stakeholders like the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, Ghana Health Service, and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection for their continued support.
Mr Ibrahim Tia, North East Regional Minister, praised Children Believe and its donors for their contributions to regional development, specifically mentioning the construction of nine kindergarten blocks with sanitary facilities and plans for 12 additional classrooms in the next two years. He cited the recent provision of a borehole for the Nanyire community as evidence of Children Believe’s commitment to equitable development and pledged his support for child protection and empowerment initiatives.
Mr Richard Nana Baffour Awuah, Director of Pre-Tertiary Education at the Ministry of Education, reiterated the Ministry’s long-standing collaboration with Children Believe, emphasizing shared goals and objectives. He affirmed that the strategic plan aligns with the government’s resetting agenda.
Professor Ibrahim Mohammed Gunu, Dean of Faculty of Education at the University for Development Studies, expressed optimism that the strategic plan would address poverty gaps and meet the needs of vulnerable children in deprived areas. Madam Adisa Tssa, National Early Childhood Education Director, commended the organization for its efforts in enhancing kindergarten infrastructure, underscoring the importance of a conducive learning environment for early education success.