World Vision Ghana Launches ‘ENOUGH’ Campaign to Combat Child Hunger and Malnutrition.

Ahamansu: World Vision Ghana, through its Kadjebi Area Programme, has launched a campaign called 'ENOUGH' in Ahamansu, a farming community in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region, aimed at tackling child hunger and malnutrition.According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Kennedy Amponsah-Cheremeh, Interim Cluster Manager of World Vision Ghana, highlighted the global crisis where millions of children face hunger daily due to factors like conflict, climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and rising costs. He emphasized that Ghana is also experiencing increased malnutrition among children under five, exacerbated by challenging economic conditions.Mr. Amponsah-Cheremeh referenced Article 24 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which underscores the necessity for adequate nutrition, and pointed to Sustainable Development Goal 2, which aims to eradicate child hunger and malnutrition. He expressed confidence that the Kadjebi District has sufficient resources to ensure a life of abundance and hope for every child.The ENOUGH Campaign intends to collaborate with the government and relevant stakeholders to create a world where every child receives adequate nourishing food to thrive. The campaign focuses on two strategic goals: making children visible and heard in policies related to hunger and nutrition, and ensuring they experience improved food security, nutrition, and resilience through prioritized services.World Vision Ghana, active in 16 communities in the Kadjebi District since 2012, is committed to ending child hunger and malnutrition in the region. However, Mr. Amponsah-Cheremeh stressed the need for collective effort from various stakeholders to achieve these objectives.The organization calls upon the Government of Ghana and key stakeholders to implement policies and increase investment to combat child hunger and malnutrition. This includes ensuring political will, household food security, and providing quality, nutritious meals for children both in and out of school.During the event, Nana Akua Saf oa III, Paramount Queen Mother of the Ahamansu Traditional Area, urged parents to prioritize providing their children with nutritious food, vital for their growth and health. Mr. Rashad Shaibu, Kadjebi District Director of the Department of Food and Agriculture, encouraged farmers to seek assistance for best farming practices to secure a bountiful harvest.Mr. Lambert Nyamekye Asamoah, a Public Health Officer from the Ghana Health Service, advised parents to actively participate in the ENOUGH intervention, as personnel are ready to support achieving its goals. The launch event featured a panel discussion on the district's nutrition and food insecurity situation, food demonstrations, drama by Child Parliament and Kids Clubs, and a 'Signing of Commitment Board' by attending stakeholders. Chiefs, assembly members, and district directors were among those present at the launch.