Clean Water Project, Ghana

In Ghana, many schoolchildren rely on small plastic sachets for their drinking water. While sachet water provides convenient access to drinking water, its widespread use also contributes significantly to plastic waste and raises concerns about potential exposure to microplastics.

To address this challenge with a practical and sustainable solution, Abibiman Daakye raised funds to implement a Sustainable Water Project at Akuapem-Mampong Methodist School in July 2026.

What the project included

Workshop on environmental sustainability: Students participated in interactive activities focused on waste prevention, environmental protection, and sustainable consumption.
Groundwater drilling: A borehole was drilled to provide the school with a reliable local water source.
Installation of a PAUL® water filtration system: The Portable Aqua Unit for Lifesaving (PAUL)® can treat up to 1,200 liters of water per day without electricity or chemicals.
Environmental club: An environmentally friendly school club was established to encourage students to continue putting sustainable practices into action.

The school can also sell surplus treated water to members of the surrounding community. The resulting income provides an additional source of funds for the school and helps strengthen the long-term sustainability of the project.

Moving forward: Bringing the project to more schools

The successful implementation at Akuapem-Mampong Methodist School provides a model that we would like to replicate in other rural communities in Ghana.

Abibiman Daakye needs your support to make this possible! With a contribution of €8,000, one additional school can receive the core infrastructure needed to establish its own sustainable drinking-water project.