Kalande: KGL Foundation, a registered Ghanaian non-governmental organization, has commissioned a borehole in the Kalande community, located in the Salaga South Municipality of the Savannah Region. This initiative aims to address the persistent water challenges faced by the community.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Nii Ankonu Annorbah-Sarpei, the Programmes Manager at KGL Foundation, emphasized during the handing over ceremony that the borehole is intended to improve access to safe drinking water in Kalande. The lack of potable water has been a significant issue, often leading to health problems and decreased productivity in the area.
Mr. Annorbah-Sarpei highlighted the importance of the borehole for the community's families and its role in sustaining community health. He mentioned that the foundation began the borehole drilling and construction in October of the previous year, targeting areas with water challenges.
The project extends beyond Kalande, benefiting communities in various districts including Binduri, Kassena-Nankana West, and Bawku West in the Upper East Region, as well as North Gonja, West Gonja, North East Gonja, and East Gonja in the Savannah Region, and Yunyoo Nasuan and Bunkpurugu in the North East Region, and Lambussie in the Upper West Region.
Mr. Sarpei announced that the boreholes would soon be completed and mechanized to supply safe water, aligning with efforts to meet the Sustainable Development Goals on water and health.
Nana Broni Solomon Kwesi Pampamdi II, the Chief of Kalande, expressed the community's gratitude to KGL Foundation for the borehole, which he said would provide a reliable source of safe water. Additionally, Mr. Charles Imoru, the Assembly Member for the Kalande Electoral Area, called on the government and other NGOs to support the community with more development projects to improve livelihoods.
KGL Foundation's mission includes empowering local communities to combat poverty, enhance healthcare, and focus on youth empowerment, education, and arts and culture.
