Krachi Nchumuru: World Vision Ghana (WVG), through its Krachi Cluster, has successfully donated and distributed Gift-In-Kind (GIK) items to over 3,200 vulnerable individuals in the Krachi Nchumuru District and Krachi West Municipality. The intervention comes in response to the devastating drought 'dry spell' which led to a Category II Emergency Response declaration by WVG.
According to Ghana News Agency, the distribution took place from May 9-16, 2025, across 14 of the worst-affected communities, eight in Krachi Nchumuru and six in Krachi West. Working in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the respective district assemblies, WVG handed over the relief items to the Municipal and District Chief Executives, who in turn facilitated their allocation to the GES for onward distribution to the beneficiaries.
Items donated included bedsheets, clothing, hygiene kits, bicycles, school supplies, and water storage containers for 180 households aimed at restoring dignity, improving hygiene, and supporting children's education and well-being. One of the most impactful aspects of the distribution was the donation of bicycles to 14 underprivileged schoolgirls, designed to help them move around easily, particularly while combining household chores and school attendance.
Speaking during the distribution, Mr. Augustine Nyaaba, the Krachi Cluster Manager, highlighted that the total value of the donated items exceeds GHC 500,000. He emphasized that the intervention is expected to enhance the well-being of children and help families cope with the losses they suffered during the drought.
Madam Priscilla Akrofi, the District Girl Child Coordinator, expressed deep appreciation to World Vision Ghana, vowing to ensure the items are used effectively, especially the bicycles gifted to the most vulnerable girls. Similarly, the Krachi Nchumuru District Chief Executive, Mr. Martin Anato, thanked WVG and urged families to receive the items with gratitude, describing them as divine provision during trying times.
'As a girl, I fetch water in the morning to help with household chores before walking a long distance to school. By the time I get to class, I am often tired and sometimes fall asleep. But now, with my new bicycle, I can fetch water and still ride to school on time. I am more alert in class and can now pursue my dream of becoming a nurse. Thank you, World Vision and partners, for the support,' said 11-year-old Victoria, a recipient of the items.
The initiative stands as a beacon of hope and resilience for the affected communities, embodying World Vision's ongoing commitment to improving lives through compassion, collaboration, and tangible support. World Vision is a Global Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
