ECOWAS Unveils Schools, Boreholes, Livelihood Support for Vulnerable Communities in Ghana By Raymond Enoch
The Economic Community of West African States ( ECOWAS) has intensified its humanitarian response in West Africa with the commissioning of schools, boreholes and livelihood support projects for vulnerable populations and host communities in Ghana under its Humanitarian Project on Persons of Concern.
The intervention, unveiled in communities within Ahafo Ano North Municipality on June 22 and 23, underscores the regional bloc’s commitment to strengthening community resilience, improving access to essential services and promoting social cohesion for displaced and vulnerable persons.
Representing the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, the delegation was led by Ambassador Mohammed Lawan Gana alongside Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed. The team, accompanied by Municipal Chief Executive Kwasi Adusei, paid courtesy visits to traditional rulers before commissioning the projects and assessing their impact.
The humanitarian initiative targets persons of concern and their host communities by expanding access to clean water, education and sustainable livelihoods while easing pressure on local infrastructure.
ECOWAS said the intervention reflects its broader strategy of translating regional solidarity into practical support for communities affected by displacement and humanitarian challenges, while fostering long-term stability and inclusive development across the region.
The projects are expected to improve living conditions, enhance self-reliance among beneficiaries and strengthen peaceful coexistence between vulnerable populations and their host communities in Ghana.
